We’ve seen them acting less than gentlemanly in the past but this morning representatives of the two major political parties, along with their aspiring brethren, were all on their best behaviour. News Five’s Kendra Griffith explains this strange occurrence…and why it is not likely to last. Kendra Griffith, Reporting This morning representatives of the PUP, […]
The controversy over political signs was not limited to the now famous billboard on Freetown Road. Earlier this year Belize Electricity Limited put the politicians on notice that due to safety concerns they would no longer permit the placing of any signs on their lampposts. But tonight the United Democratic Party is crying foul, saying […]
Details are slowly emerging on yesterday’s aviation mishap at the Corozal municipal airstrip. Contrary to information reported to us last night from the scene, the Maya Island Air flight en route to San Pedro never did leave the ground. It appears that the takeoff was aborted and the plane rolled off the end of the […]
Patients receiving medical treatment at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital will as of tonight have some extra comfort – courtesy of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This afternoon staff members of B.C.C.I. took time off to donate and decorate an eight-foot tall Christmas tree for the facility’s lobby. According to Manager of Business […]
As a local campaign issue, it’s about as basic as it gets. So why do some Belizeans have good streets and others suffer with little more than muddy trails? That’s what News Five’s Marion Ali wanted to find out as she braved the roads of Port Loyola. Marion Ali, Reporting Like two months ago when […]
This afternoon male students from Edward P. Yorke High School sat down at the N.D.F.B. building to discuss issues not exactly covered in the classroom. Simply put, they were engaged in “Male Talk”, the issues that affect and concern them as young men. The initiative was spearheaded by the Belize Family Life Association and its […]
As cayes go, they don’t get much nicer than Calabash. But while its beauty is worthy of a spread in National Geographic, the buildings going up on its white sand beaches are not part of any five star resort. News Five’s Janelle Chanona has the story. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning, official ground breaking ceremonies […]
A vacancy exists for a reporter to join the staff of one of the region’s most highly honoured television news organisations. Applicants should possess the following qualifications: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Broadcasting experience is an asset) – Strong writing skills – Strong command of the English language – A commitment to excellence – Willingness […]
