Belizean and Guatemalan authorities are working together to try and capture four men, all believed to be Guatemalans, who opened fire on a team of officers from the Benque Viejo Police Station. The dramatic shootout took place around one this afternoon after local authorities went into the area of Garbutt’s Falls after they received a […]
Thirty-nine year old Gregory Harris claims he does not know who shot him or why, leaving police without much to go on in their investigation. Harris told police that around ten on Thursday night he was near St. John Vianney Primary School on Faber’s Road when he heard a single gunshot. Harris says he then […]
It was a case of good neighbourhood watching which led police to catch a thief in the act this afternoon. According to Belize City police, a call came in that there was a burglary in progress at “Corrugated Pipes” located at mile five on the Northern Highway. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered […]
In a follow-up to a story aired last night, twenty-three year old Israel Cant has been arrested and charged following the rape of a five-year-old girl from the Stann Creek District. The little girl was visiting relatives on Wednesday when the incident occurred. Police are advising all persons to be vigilant in the supervision of […]
Criminal charges were dropped this week against a fisherman accused of causing the death of a swimmer in Caye Caulker. Chief Magistrate Herbert Lord freed Walter August, after the Director of Public Prosecutions submitted that there was insufficient evidence to support the manslaughter charge against him. That charge arose from an incident in November of […]
A robber who lured his victim to a location by ordering a pizza has been convicted. Chief Magistrate Herbert Lord gave twenty-five year old Rommel Middleton five years in prison for his part in the hold up of Kenrick Ferguson back in 2002. On the night of December fourteenth, Ferguson went to Brighton Beach to […]
Almost seven months later, a ship that ran aground on Lighthouse Reef is finally being moved. The Belize Port Authority announced today that a salvage operation to tow the vessel “Transfer” is underway and the ship should be off the reef by Saturday. Once it is dislodged, the Port says it will be towed west […]
Calling all football enthusiasts…next week the National Sports Council will launch the pilot phase of a national goalkeeping workshop at the M.C.C. Grounds in Belize City. According to Tournament Coordinator, Marvin Ottley, participants don’t need to come with any kind of football skills to have fun and learn the game for free. This morning Ottley […]
To promote responsible pet care, this weekend the Belize Humane Society has teamed up with the Environment Health Unit to provide free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats. The clinic takes place at the Y.W.C.A. compound at the corner of Freetown Road and St. Thomas Street on Saturday, from ten in the morning to three […]
The first leg of the Young Women’s Christian Association summer programme came to an official close this morning when a couple hundred of its participants received certificates after successfully completing various courses. According to Y.W.C.A.’s Executive Director, Sonia Linares, the response was so overwhelming that in just a short time all spaces were quickly filled. […]
We are not sure if the participants will go on to be tour guides, hoteliers, or seek other employment in the tourism sector, but that is what the Belize Tourism Board is hoping as it certified twenty young men and women following a two-week summer programme. Tracy Taegar-Panton, Director, Belize Tourism Board ?The summer youth […]
Can you imagine putting on a show after only two weeks of preparation? It might be a daunting task for adults, but children? Well, they love a challenge… and a chance to strut their stuff. Today the Bliss held a showcase of young talent from their expressive arts summer camp. News Five was there. Karla […]
