Employees making company deposits at local banks have become a popular target for criminals. Late Thursday evening, another such attack took place on the Northern Highway. News Five’s Jacqueline Godwin has the details. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting According to authorities, this is the Ford Escort five robbery suspects used to stalk their victim before holding him […]
A teenager is dead tonight following a disturbing attack in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. According to police, twelve year old Bartimeus Tesecum has reported that he and his brother, eighteen year old Samuel, were sleeping near a shed at the Barton Creek Outpost Lodge but around three on Thursday morning they were awakened […]
While cops in Cayo continue to investigate that murder, in Belize City, investigators say one of their most wanted men is tonight in the custody of law enforcement officials in California. Five days after twenty-four Ronell Gonzalez fled the country en route to Los Angeles, tonight the murder suspect is in detention pending extradition to […]
A Belize district man accused of rape has been convicted of carnal knowledge in the Belize City Supreme Court. At approximately two this afternoon, a jury returned from their deliberations with a guilty verdict against twenty-two year old Sheldon Baptist. He will be sentenced by Justice Troadio Gonzales on Wednesday for the crimes of Carnal […]
The war against HIV is being fought on many fronts and today an unlikely source joined local efforts: the Belize City Council. According to Field Officer Troy Banner, the target of their HIV initiative will be persons with mental illnesses. Troy Banner, Field Officer, CitCo HIV/AIDS Initiative ?You know from time to time people will […]
On Tuesday the National AIDS Policy and Strategic plan was officially launched, on Wednesday the Belize Red Cross introduced its HIV prevention campaign “Faces” … and tonight we feature the wrap up of a workshop designed to teach health workers how to care for infected persons. No it’s not AIDS awareness week but as workshop […]
The Placencia peninsula is feeling a little safer tonight following official opening ceremonies for a new police station in the village. Commissioner Gerald Westby, area representative Rodwell Ferguson and Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Ismael Cal had the ribbon cutting honours this morning. The lower flat of the building includes an […]
This month, Belize will be draped in red, white and blue but one highlight of the September celebrations is the kaleidoscope of colours featured in Carnival. And this weekend, coronation ceremonies will take place in the old capital for the man and woman who can jump up the best … and look good doing it. […]
In 1991 local musicians Colville Young, Junior and Lucio Enriquez made it big together with “Belize Gone Punta”. Fifteen years later, the Santino Messengers alumni are trying to harness that magic again with another album release. According to the duo, the compilation CD is a blend of Belizean medleys that everyone can enjoy. Lucio Enriquez, […]
Being in the public eye can be tough but if you or someone you know can stand on stage wearing nothing but heels and a swimsuit, you’re exactly what the Women’s Physique Committee is looking for. The third annual Female Body Fitness competition will be held later this month and officials are doing the media […]
For the past five weeks, residents of Dangriga have been cultivating cultural spirit through social interaction. According to Town Councillor Barbara Noralez, “Culture Sunday” has something for everyone. Barbara Noralez, Town Councillor ?The objective of Culture Sunday is to bring some kind of positivity to Dangriga and at the same time allow our local businesses […]
Over the years a number of Belizean musicians have taken their acts on the road, trying to make a mark on the international scene. In an effort to do just that, last month the little known Kenyatta Band, at the invitation of the Mexican Institute of Culture, travelled to Veracruz, Mexico, to perform at the […]
It might have been something of a forgone conclusion but football fans still got a chance to see professional plays in last night’s international game against Costa Rica. Sports Reporter James Adderley has highlights of the match up. James Adderley, Reporting Game two of the 2006 CONCACAF football series between Puntarenas F.C. of Costa Rica […]
