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Police seize Bennett SUV but witnesses stay silent

As police continue to investigate the premeditated killings of the Brannon brothers, tonight a new development has been added to the case file. But authorities admit that while the mountain of circumstantial evidence is growing, witnesses who could make or break the case are choosing to remain silent. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting Police strongly suspect that […]

Daylight robbery attempt ends in arrests

A daylight robbery attempt in King’s Park has ended in the arrest of two men. According to police reports, around four thirty Wednesday evening, forty-one year old Lowell Brooks was walking on Lizarraga Avenue when two young men tried to steal his cell phone and briefcase. Brooks put up a fight and as luck would […]

Burglary suspect shot during arrest in Corozal

In the north, Corozal cops have reported that the capture of a wanted man ended in gunshots. Authorities say Brandon Gilharry is the prime suspect in connection with two burglary cases so when officers spotted him in San Antonio around eight thirty on Wednesday night, they attempted to detain him. But it is alleged that […]

Bicycle thief sentenced to ten years behind bars

In February, he was accused of stealing two bicycles and tonight, twenty year old Tyron Lopez is serving the first day of a ten year sentence for the crime. According to court reports, this morning Magistrate Sharon Fraser handed down two consecutive five year sentences to Lopez at the conclusion of a robbery case against […]

U.D.P.: national convention is preparation for elections

This weekend, activity in San Ignacio will be dominated by the supporters of the United Democratic Party as the party gathers to participate in its first national convention since 2001. This afternoon Leader of the Opposition Dean Barrow admitted the forum is overdue but maintains the hype of the event will be a major momentum […]

Master musician piano concert scheduled for Sunday

As part of it’s ongoing campaign to expose Belizeans to “master musicians”, this Sunday the Institute of Creative Arts will be hosting its fourth concert at the Bliss. The featured artist is renowned pianist Dr. Christine Kefferstan. Dr. Kefferstan has been playing since she was eight years old and is a piano professor at West […]

Benefit to assist Queen Sq. Anglican feeding programme

This weekend members of the newly established Lifeline Foundation will be keeping their fingers crossed as they pray for good weather and an even better turnout for its first fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday. Dubbed the “Black and White Charity Gala”, proceeds of the event will benefit the Liberty Foundation and the Queen’s Square Anglican feeding […]

Record rains drown most of Belize

For the past week, most of the country has been underwater, following a daily dose of several inches of rain. Tonight weather experts explain that while the high levels are a surprise, we should use the experience to prepare for what is expected to be one of the wettest rainy seasons in recent memory. Ramon […]

Tourist destination under constant threat by bandits

With frightening certainty, armed attacks have come to be accepted as an inevitable part of everyday life in Belize. But tonight News Five investigates a disturbing set of crimes that is threatening one of the country’s most vulnerable industries. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting The Mountain Pine Ridge and Chiquibul Forest Reserves are just two prime examples […]