Murders number five and six for 2005 were recorded today in Dangriga and Belize City respectively. In the City homicide, which occurred this afternoon, it is not only a case of “whodunnit”, but also “who got it”. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods has more. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The deceased is described only as a young Hispanic […]
The peace and quiet of the coastal town of Dangriga was interrupted by gunfire early this morning and when the dust had cleared one man lay dead. Dangriga police say that around eight thirty this morning they responded to reports of shots being fired in the back-a-town area. But when the cops got to the […]
Another incident involving gunshots, this time in Belize City, thankfully did not result in a fatality. Around six thirty on Monday night fourteen year old Rochelle Hemsley was shot in the leg as she walked on Dickenson Street. Police say Hemsley was in the company of her brother when a man on a bicycle rode […]
He is no stranger to allegations of sexual assault, and today Albert Guy stands accused of another attack. Police in Orange Walk have charged the thirty-eight year old food vendor for the crimes of rape, indecent assault, aggravated assault and harm. The charges are the result of a report made over the weekend by an […]
He was the victim of a shooting incident inside the bathroom of a discotheque last year and now on the eve of his graduation into the ranks of the police department, Joseph Nunez was instead given his walking papers. Citing incompletion of basic training and possible diminished physical ability as a result of the shooting, […]
If you listened to rumours on the street you would think that by Thursday or Friday all life in Belize will come to a halt. But while citizens anxiously wait to see if the water, light and telephone service will be halted by angry utility workers, the unions and others opposed to new tax increases […]
Meanwhile Belize’s union representatives continued to hold their meetings today as they finalize their response to the budget. This afternoon, Public Service Union executive Hubert Enriquez told News 5 that following discussions in Belmopan last week, each union was mandated to come up with its own plan of action for this week. Meetings are set […]
It has as many twists as the Hummingbird Highway and today the sad saga of Belize Telecommunications Limited took a new turn. In a press release today the company announced that its board had decided to reverse its decision to issue twenty-four million new BTL shares and instead will acquire the assets of the bankrupt […]
It did not have the publicity of the tsunami relief concert held in Belize City but on Sunday, the Lions Clubs of San Pedro and Caye Caulker pooled their resources to launch their own fundraising drive. Maybe it was the fact that they all live on the water’s edge and can identify with victims half […]
You could call it a bit of shameless self promotion masquerading as journalism…but we prefer to call it entertainment news. After a two year break, Channel 5 is pleased to announce the return of the popular television show KTV. The one-hour season opener kicks off at nine tonight at a new venue: the outdoor Palm […]
