Testimony began today in the first-ever environmental case to be heard by the Privy Council in London, brought by BACONGO who opposes the building of the Chalillo Dam on the Macal River. Attorney for the coalition of environmental groups, Richard Clayton, told the five man judicial committee that a series of studies have shown that […]
Belizeans travelling to most Caribbean countries in search of employment will no longer need a work permit. At least that’s the way it’s supposed to be when all the nations in CARICOM adjust their national laws allowing for the implementation of arrangements under the Caribbean Community Single Market and Economy. Since Monday, a team of […]
While many of us were on our way to work, or perhaps even still in bed this morning, fire fighters were called to the scene of a fire in Belize City that erupted just after the residents had left. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The early morning rain did nothing to help extinguish the […]
The court martial of three British Gurkha soldiers at the George Price Centre was halted last week due to jury contamination, but it appears a new jury may indeed be in place as early as Monday. Army Court Officer Lt. Colonel Jim Bond told News 5 that he is hopeful everything will be in place […]
If you missed it, you’re not alone. Today is International Day for Persons with Disabilities, and although there was no publicity marking the day, on his own initiative President of B.C.V.I.’s Youth Advocacy Group, Hector Hoare, came to News 5 to tell us that there is a serious information deficiency in the country, which people […]
They are calling it a Christmas Peace Fest, and it is an attempt to stop the street violence, or at least get us a little reprieve for the New Year. The event, scheduled for December twenty-first, will feature positive messages and work to create peace through music. Although the organisers are still in search of […]
There are a lot of misconceptions about HIV and AIDS in Belize, and today the Ministry of Health, PAHO, and the National AIDS Commission attempted to set the record straight, particularly in terms of numbers. They presented a situational analysis to be used in the development of a new strategic plan. Jacqueline Woods reports from […]
Lots of children go to visit their grandparents at Christmas, but how many visit older persons they have never even met before to try and spread a little holiday cheer? Today News 5 was invited to join some of Santa’s littlest helpers on a very special field trip. Patrick Jones, Reporting The sound of music […]
