Oil is in the news tonight—for a number of reasons. Firstly, Belize Natural Energy has confirmed what the Geology and Petroleum Department has already announced. That is, the new well called Never Delay Number One has produced oil and gas shows which warranted testing. The drilling of that test well was completed November sixth and […]
If you were looking forward to heading to the Corozal Free Zone on Saturday and returning with that Christmas ham and turkey, we’ve got some bad news. A press release from BAHA, the Belize Agricultural Health Authority, advises that no fresh or smoked meat or seafood products—including ham and turkey—will be allowed to pass from […]
In an update to the situation at the Western border over new charges to truckers and importers, this morning representatives of the Border Management Agency, the Chamber of Commerce, the freight operators, and officials from the Ministry of Tourism met at the Chamber’s Belize City office. Word out of the meeting is that the points […]
As investigators will tell you, many robberies like chain snatching and purse grabbing are never reported to the police. But in the latest incident to occur in Belize City, the victim has come forward. She is thirty-four year old Martha Garcia, a fruit vendor stationed at the corner of Church and Albert Streets. According to […]
As donations go, the total amount of cash is not huge, but for the half dozen organisations and hundreds of Belizeans that will share the largesse, it can be crucial. News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Today the six recipients of the United States Ambassador’s Fund HIV Prevention Program Grants were officially announced […]
The ads and infomercials saturated the TV and radio airwaves and reports indicate that thousands of Belizeans flocked to the Global Discovery Trade Show at the Princess, leaving thousands of dollars with the fast talking hawkers of housewares. But not all of those customers are satisfied… as News Five’s Kendra Griffith discovered today when one […]
Feeding programs for needy children are part of an increasing number of schools in Belize. In the latest such initiative, the Police Department has teamed up with the Unity Outreach Ministry in Belize City where working out of the Yarborough Community Centre, organisers report that every day an average of seventy-five children and adults from […]
Dangriga: it’s known as Belize’s culture capital and that well deserved title is evidenced even more on the approach of Garifuna Settlement Day. Today News Five’s Marion Ali got a head start on the Nineteenth as she visited with some students and teachers who were already deep in celebration. Marion Ali, Reporting The re-enactment of […]
