It’s becoming an all too familiar tragedy: a businessman gunned down during a robbery. But the latest shooting wasn’t at the store; it was at the man’s home. News 5 was in Belmopan today. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Around ten-twenty on Wednesday night the quiet neighbourhood of Sapodilla Street in Belmopan was suddenly awakened by the […]
While police are still looking for suspects in Belmopan, there has been a development in the murder case of Inez Leal, a well-known Belize City businessman. Police told News 5 this evening that they have detained one man and are looking for another: Ernest Hinds. The twenty-year-old Hinds, also known as “Scurvy”, was released from […]
Charges have been filed against a Hattieville taxi man following the death of a five-year-old child. George Lewis was charged today with manslaughter by negligence, causing death by careless conduct and driving without due care and attention. Tyra Gillett died early Wednesday morning at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. She never regained consciousness after being […]
Belizeans often visit the Expofer in Chetumal, but this year they are being invited to participate in it as well. BELTRAIDE is calling on Belizean producers, manufacturers and exporters to join them in promoting Belize to the Mexican market. A Belize booth will be open daily from six p.m. until midnight. The effort is also […]
They’ve recently moved back into newly refurbished offices, but the House of Culture has not missed a beat in promoting the works of local artists. The next activity on their calendar is an evening of poetry and prose. Project Coordinator Jason Guerrero, says the forum, which has been a year in the making, will see […]
Younger Belizeans may not know much about jazz music, but those over a certain age will remember Dor Hall’s jazz programme on Radio Belize with fond memories. The radio still gives us a taste of this type of music on Tuesday night’s “Jazz with Dolores” and “Jazz on a Sunday morning” with Frank Rhys… But […]
For most parents, a trip to the doctor with your child generally means a quick diagnosis for a cold, fever, or maybe even pinkeye, and a prescription for medication. But for some, what seems like a small thing can turn into something very big, very costly and very life threatening. Tonight News 5 brings you […]
