It was a legislative session that had all the elements we’ve come to expect in our young democracy, from the highest statesmanship to the lowest name-calling. But after all the voices were silent, the government side had to swallow hard and face for the first time what the Rolling Stones sang about long ago: that […]
The annual Human Development Report has been released by the United Nations Development Programme…and the news for Belize is not good. Our ranking among one hundred and seventy-seven countries, which was as high as number fifty-four in 2001 and slipped to sixty-seven last year, has now plummeted to ninety-nine. The reason for the precipitous drop […]
Earlier this year more than one thousand people reportedly died In Haiti and the Dominican Republic after their houses were swept away by floods. This morning, the Belize City Council and the Belize Red Cross continued with their appeal to raise funds to help the storm victims from both countries. The strategy is based on […]
She was disappointed in her attempt to qualify for the hundred-meter sprint at next month’s Olympics…but last night Belizean Marion Jones was guaranteed a ticket to Athens. She reverted to top form by finishing first in the long jump in the U.S. qualifying meet in Sacramento, California. Here’s how she did on her best jump […]
On Sunday, the life and works of multi-talented Belizean artist George Gabb will be celebrated at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts. The event is hosted by the Minister of Tourism, Investment and Culture, Mark Espat, in collaboration with the National Institute of Culture and History, the Belize Theatre Company and the Image Factory. […]
As one of Belize?s most accomplished creative artists, George Gabb was the subject of many of News 5?s stories over the years. One of the most comprehensive was presented in 1996 by reporter Audrey Matura. The occasion was the launching of one of his books. Audrey Matura, Reporter ?He is well known for his ability […]
