In London today, Attorney General Godfrey Smith told the five-man judicial committee of the Privy Council that the Chalillo Dam is fundamental to the Belize’s economic welfare and warned of dire consequences if the project is delayed. The Privy Council is hearing an appeal this week brought forward by BACONGO, an umbrella organisation for a […]
It’s one of the most popular tourism destinations in the Cayo District, and an important archaeological site. And today the Barton Creek Cave was reopened and rededicated by the Department of Archaeology and the National Institute for History and Culture in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board. News 5 was on hand for the ceremonies, […]
A group of Belizean artisans have come together to form the Belize Woodcarvers and Handicraft Producers Association. The B.W.H.P.A. say they will be examining the role of Belizean handicrafts in the Tourism Villages, the increasing number of imported handicrafts, funding for production and government support, and increasing sales and export opportunities. President is Tony Peyrefitte, […]
The K.H.M.H.’s primary mission is to provide health care to Belizeans… but who cares for the K.H.M.H. when it needs urgent attention? Quite a few people it seems, including staff members who are giving their time to make the hospital more hospitable. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods No one will deny the fact that the […]
Tonight News 5 is pleased to bring you a Thursday serving of sports. Why the special report? Because last night was the Male Secondary School Central Division Championships, which pitted St. John’s College against Wesley College. It was a head to head almost the whole way through, so sit back and enjoy the action with […]
