In the twenty-five years since the granting of Independence internal political unity in Belize has been an elusive commodity. And while the act of marching in a parade may not seem to be a big deal, within the context of Belize’s two party polarity it’s a major milestone. In a short press release today the […]
It was not a particularly fancy or high tech gift … but what more could an army wish for than half a million bullets? News Five’s Kendra Griffith reports from Price Barracks, Ladyville. Brig. Gen. Lloyd Gillett, Commander, B.D.F. ?Today we are here to receive five hundred and thirty-six thousand rounds of live five point […]
Four days after he opened fire on a residence on Periwinkle Street, wounding twenty-two year old Everett Gillett, today police arrested the man they believe is the shooter. Eighteen year old Dorian Sutherland has been charged with attempted murder, use of deadly means of harm and three counts of aggravated assault. Residents say around eight […]
He pled guilty to causing death by careless conduct on Wednesday for the shooting of Irene Gibson in 2004 … And today punishment was meted out to Lloyd Brakeman … in the form of fines: eight thousand dollars to be paid by September thirteenth, 2007 or in default one year in prison and a further […]
Back in the seventies and eighties marijuana was a major Belizean export, but with the growing demand for cocaine in the States and development of very powerful strains of domestic weed in North America, Belize’s cannabis trade over the last two decades has become more of a local business. The quantities sold can still run […]
Thirty-two Belizeans were honoured last night in the annual Tribute to Belizean Patriots, held at the Bliss. Twelve women and thirteen men from all over the country received the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Independence Award for outstanding contribution to building Belize, while five veteran public officers were recognised: Gladys Bernard with the Meritorious Service Award and […]
In 2005, the Protected Areas Conservation Trust introduced the PACT Challenge with a memorable trek through the majestic jungles and caves of the Chiquibul. For the next edition in 2007, PACT is looking out to sea with a competitive tour of Belize’s three atolls. According to communications officer Arreini Palacio Morgan, the new format will […]
Two Belizeans have been selected to pursue graduate studies at top universities in the United Kingdom, courtesy of the British High Commission under the Chevening Scholarship programme. This year’s recipients are Melanie Gideon Vernon who will pursue a Masters of Science in Industrial Strategy and Trade Policy at Manchester University and Alyssa Noble who will […]
On August fourteenth we ran a touching story on the struggle of an ailing Belize City mother and her dedicated eleven year old son. Since that time, thanks to a generous public, the family’s prognosis has improved. Here’s an update. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting Fifty-one year old Soccoro Castillo still struggles with Multiple Sclerosis but at […]
He’s one of Belize’s most illustrious musicians and to help celebrate the country’s twenty-fifth birthday, Francis Reneau is treating Belizeans young and old to his latest original production, “We Are Belize”, which he says, is as diverse as the country it represents. Francis Reneau, Composer, We Are Belize ?It has to two parts. The first […]
He will be giving a major address tonight at the Bliss before being honoured with the Order of Belize. But this afternoon News Five’s Stewart Krohn sat down with former Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson for an extensive interview to be aired in the Caribbean. Among the many topics discussed was the implementation of the […]
