Over the last two months, a spate of traffic accidents across Belize has resulted in the death or critical injury of fifteen people. The latest incident to occur on one of our highways has claimed the life of a veteran employee the Belize Social Security Board. News Five’s Jacqueline Godwin reports. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting Today […]
Tonight local law enforcement authorities are investigating yet another murder. The latest killing occurred in the Belize district on Thursday night and as News Five’s Jacqueline Godwin reports, detectives are still trying the determine the motive behind the crime. Lavern Benjamin, Daughter of Murder Victim “Why, why did they kill him? Why? That’s what is […]
One week before its presentation in the House of Representatives, this morning the National Economic Council met in Belize City to discuss the Musa administration’s budget for the financial year 2007-2008. The officials around the table included Prime Minister Said Musa, Deputy Prime Minister John Briceño, Minister of National Development Mark Espat, and Financial Secretary […]
Since January, three different third parties have announced their plans to contest general elections in 2008. This week People’s United Party Chairman Francis Fonseca gave his take on the recent developments on the local political scene. Francis Fonseca, P.U.P. Chairman “I think it is new territory for all of us. It is new territory for […]
Two men have been arrested and charged following a report from a teenager that the duo gave her money for sex. According to court reports, on Thursday sixty-four year old Rupert Flowers and thirty-nine year old Leroy Stephen, both residents of Hattieville, were arraigned for the offences of unlawful carnal knowledge and aggravated assault. Flowers […]
In other court news, this afternoon two women were charged for stealing Dutch cheese. Thirty-eight year old Femia Jeminez and thirty-five year old Mirtha Capo, both of Guinea Grass, have pleaded not guilty to theft following an incident at the Xtra House Supermarket in Belize City. Apparently each woman had put a wheel of Dutch […]
This weekend Belize will be overrun with athletes as competitors from all over Central America are expected to participate in the first ever CADICA Regional Cross Country Competition. The track and field event is being hosted by the Belize Amateur Athletic Association and this afternoon President Josephine Flowers, told us what to expect. Josephine Flowers, […]
Every year, educational institutions hold open days to encourage creativity and boost school profile. Today the students and staff of Edward P. Yorke High School organised an event that was both informative and interesting. News Five’s Kendra Griffith reports. Karen Canto, Head of Science Dept., E.P. Yorke “We’re highlighting the students’ work over the past […]
Miss Viola Myles, one hundred and four and still going strong. That’s right, this weekend one of our favourite centenarians will celebrate one more year of life on earth and this afternoon we joined in the birthday celebrations. Viola Myles, Turning 104 Years Old “I feel lovely.” Kendra Griffith, Reporting On Sunday, Viola Myles will […]
This weekend Dangriga, also known as the Punta capital of the country, will be the venue of a special tribute concert to local music legend, Chico Ramos. On Thursday the man himself stopped by our studios to explain that the occasion will celebrate his three decades of artistic expression. Chico Ramos, Musician “This weekend will […]
Tonight a Belize district family is hoping the public will be generous in helping their two year old child travel abroad for urgent medical care. Because as News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports, since birth the little girl has never known a normal life. Janelle Chanona, Reporting On December eighth 2004, Errollynn Tillett was born with […]
