It is one of Belize City’s most historic buildings, lovingly restored and cared for by its congregation. It is normally a quiet, reserved place, set a bit apart from the hustle and bustle of downtown. But today, St. John’s Cathedral opened its doors wide, inviting the country to join with them in celebrating the consecration […]
It may or may not have been due to pressure from the Association for Concerned Belizeans last week, but Keith Arnold is stepping down as head of the Financial Intelligence Unit. News Five has obtained a letter sent by Arnold to Governor General Sir Colville Young, dated November sixteenth, in which Arnold says “Based on […]
Just a couple weeks ago, four divers disappeared in the waters off Placencia when their boat experienced engine trouble and they tried to swim for a caye. American Abigail Brinkman died sometime during that three day ordeal. Tonight another American is missing. This time, it is a cruise ship visitor who was part of a […]
Tonight Belize City police are investigating a bizarre break-in and burglary at the municipal airport. According to police, around ten-thirty last night, three masked men armed with handguns drove up to the offices of Maya Island Air Express Freight and Tropic Air in a blue Mazda pickup. Sources tell News Five the bandits immediately tied […]
The growing popularity of cycling in Belize has prompted many people, including those who started riding just to lose weight, to enter organised competitive events. One such event this Sunday is designed specifically for the group of people who call themselves Baseboys and Barbershop crews. And believe me, with the egos involved, all bets are […]
When Belizeans hear the name Trekforce they usually associate it with British youths carrying out special projects around our country. But one recent Trekforce expedition was designed specifically for Belizean teens… and as these urban kids found out, it’s really a jungle out there. Janelle Chanona, Reporting For five days this month, members of the […]
