Last September the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital discovered that over two hundred and eighteen thousand dollars had been stolen over a one-month period. Today, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions brought charges against two women they believe were directly involved in the crime. Sources tell News 5 that Cheryl Staines and Indira Mak […]
It was considered one of the strongest financial institutions in the country, but a scandal in 2001 rocked the foundation of the Mount Carmel Credit Union in Benque Viejo del Carmen and almost caused the institution to close its doors. Two years later, Credit Union officials believe they are ready to bring the alleged embezzlers […]
He lived alone and appears to have died alone. This sad fact was discovered by neighbours this morning, and although they called the police, and one relative stopped by, the already decaying body was still there several hours later. So neighbours called the media to try and get some action. News 5 visited the scene […]
Driving down Regent Street in Belize City you can’t help but notice that there is some major construction work going on at two of the city’s most beloved buildings: the House of Culture and the Bliss Institute. When will it all end and what will the results be? This Monday, Minister of Culture, Mark Espat, […]
When we think of the arts, many people focus on the visual or performing arts, but poets are artists too. Rita Sedacy has just released her second volume of poems and this morning she spoke to News 5 about the collection she calls “My Heart to Yours.” Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Fifty-seven year old Rita Sedacy […]
Summer vacation is almost over, but if you think that children are getting tired of running around outdoors or playing sports, think again. News 5 was invited to a track and field competition that proved Belizean children still have plenty of energy left. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It is not the first time that Curlin King […]
