The situation of the homeless population in Belize City is frequently cited as a serious societal problem, most often as an example of urban blight. But the old capital’s latest homicide demonstrates that lack of shelter is not the only challenge facing street people. News Five’s Marion Ali has the story. Marion Ali, Reporting The […]
Police have arrested a man for threatening a witness in a murder trial. Hilberto Ruiz has been charged with Attempted Suppression of Evidence following a complaint by a twenty-nine year old female resident of Belize City. According to the woman, she was outside the Supreme Court, waiting to testify in the trial of Alex Bautista, […]
A Belize City man has been arrested in Dangriga following a string of thefts from vehicles. Eighteen year old Ezekiel Fernandez of Marigold Lane was stopped by a mobile patrol in the town’s New Site Area around two this morning. Inside his backpack cops found four car stereos. One of them had earlier that night […]
There is no shortage of challenges when it comes to the issue of health…in Belize or anywhere else in the world. This morning in Belize City the body that oversees the region’s health initiatives tried to put the local and international situation in perspective. News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Today the Pan […]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Dean, much was said about the damage to buildings, public utilities and farms, but practically nothing was heard about the impact on one of Belize’s most important earners of foreign exchange: the fishing industry. According to those on the water, Dean’s wrath cut deep, affecting approximately two hundred residents who […]
This afternoon certification ceremonies were held at the Belize Biltmore Plaza for a series of training courses held earlier this year. According to the Belize Tourism Board’s Product Development Manager, Anthony Mahler, the seventy-seven men and women recognized today have passed the rigorous standards of Johnson and Wales University, the American Hotel and Lodging Association […]
Some unfamiliar sounds were emanating from the Customs and Excise Department today as fifty students and ten teachers were treated to a Christmas party courtesy of the department’s social group. According to the organisers, in addition to giving something back to the community the festivities also seek to change their image. Sherwin Garcia, Planning Committee […]
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 […]
