It’s the kind of homicide that we more often see on the violence-prone streets of Belize City. But the latest double murder unfolded on a quiet lane in Ladyville. News Five’s Marion Ali reports from the scene. Marion Ali, Reporting The bloodstains inside this pickup truck tell the violent story and tonight police have two […]
While the search continues for six men missing at sea, there was a happy ending for thirty-three passengers and crew aboard a vessel named the “Aqua Dive”. Police report that the boat ran aground Monday evening on the reef near Goff’s Caye. The distress call was picked up by the Port Authority and relayed to […]
In an update to the dispute at the Western border over new fees charged on freight, all the concerned parties have agreed to meet tomorrow morning in an effort to resolve the matter. According to Chairman of the Border Management Agency, Yasin Shoman, on Monday, police, customs, B.M.A. officials, as well as representatives of the […]
A jury of twelve yesterday found Elvis Myers guilty of Murder and Wounding. Myers was on trial for the Boxing Day 2005 shooting death of thirty-six year old Winfield Slusher Jr. in Gales Point Village. The killing occurred during a village bram and was the climax of an earlier argument. P.C. Keith Cruz, who was […]
It was raw Belizean politics at its best–or worst, depending on your point of view–and today the reverberations were felt on both Queen and Regent streets. News Five’s Janelle Chanona has the story. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Following Monday’s melee over a political sign, today Belize City Councillor Mark King was formally accused of hurling indecent […]
In related news, today Leader of the Opposition Dean Barrow also commented on his party’s decision to paint campaign propaganda on lampposts after Belize Electricity Limited explicitly told both parties that they are prohibited from using the company’s poles for election posters and banners. Dean Barrow “I think quite honestly, B.E.L. is out of order. […]
Tonight students all across Belize are patting themselves on the back as the Ministry of Education and CXC National Committee today released the results of the 2007 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams. The biggest honours go to former St. John’s College student Jaime Burgos who received thirteen grade one passes and individual subject awards in […]
He is one of Belize’s most innovative, durable, and versatile artistic personalities … and while he no longer resides here, Pen Cayetano manages to make a special appearance every November. News Five’s Stewart Krohn caught up with Pen as he put the final touches on his latest exhibition. [Pen playing in the Turtleshell Band] Stewart […]
