Last Friday the unions were out in force in Belmopan to make known their opposition to proposed increases in Social Security contributions. But by Monday evening, after labour and government representatives met to negotiate their differences, it appeared that the problem was on its way to resolution. That’s why today’s news was so startling. Despite […]
But the unions–or at least certain elements of the leadership–are sticking to their guns, refusing to back down from their opposition to the proposed increases. This afternoon, General Secretary of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize, George Frazer, told us that members feel this extreme move was absolutely necessary…while at the same time admitting […]
An inmate at Hattieville prison has been stabbed to death by a fellow convict. The killing occurred around two yesterday afternoon and today, in the absence of official details, News 5’s Jacqueline Woods sought out the dead man’s family. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The Belisle family is still trying to find out exactly what transpired on […]
You have heard some of the names before, but today the highest scorers on this year’s P.S.E. were officially honoured for their achievements. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting On May fifth, five thousand, eight hundred and sixteen standard six students took the primary school examination. Today, twenty-five of those children received awards for their performance. Maude Hyde, […]
Hundreds auditioned, fifty selected to compete, and now only four remain. Last night at Club Calypso the last two KTV finalists were chosen and here’s how the dramatic moment unfolded. Neil Hall, KTV Host “Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the semi-final round two are: contestants number two and five, Louis Maskall and Ernestine Carballo.” […]
It’s a practice the Fire Department conducts regularly, and while supposedly surprise fire drills are seldom surprising to those involved, they still serve an important purpose. Today I followed the trucks to the scene of the latest mock blaze. Janelle Chanona, Reporting It began with a piercing siren that sent employees rushing to their safety […]
