To the victor go the spoils. That’s one of the basic laws of war and politics. But some of those on the losing side of last month’s P.U.P. convention are defying that axiom and are now giving the new leader the same kind of trouble he once gave to former party chief Said Musa. In […]
In the meantime, P.U.P. leader Johnny Briceño is meeting with party members nationwide seeking to reassure the old guard of their role while at the same time looking for fresh faces to move the party forward. One former standard bearer who combines experience with a new approach is Cayo’s Orlando Habet. He spoke to News […]
Having reported on a record number of twenty-nine murders so far this year, tonight I have the pleasure to report that there were no homicides in the last twenty-four hours … or shootings, stabbings or rapes. And the fact that a single day’s absence of violent crime is a news story speaks volumes on the […]
A Roaring Creek father charged with sexually abusing his daughter is being sought by police tonight after he failed to show up to his trial. According to reports from the Supreme Court, the thirty-five year old man is accused of one count of Incest and three counts of an Unnatural Crimes against his daughter which […]
Technically speaking, street paving is not a complicated process but it is costly … which is why City Councils and town boards across the country say road works in their first two years in office have been limited to patching. But with the United Democratic Party in power, the friendlier relationship between the municipal bodies […]
The Caribbean Development Bank is a major player in Belize’s economic development, providing loans and grants for projects ranging from large scale infrastructure to grass roots poverty alleviation. This week meetings will be held in Belize City for C.D.B. member countries and other nations who finance the bank’s Special Development Fund. That fund provides much […]
Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death in Belize. But as motorists we all have a different idea of what we should do when we happen to come upon the scene of a recent crash. While a popular first instinct is to run to the vehicle to help the victims, this afternoon […]
While rice and beans is still a staple Sunday dish in Belize, the musical side of Kriol culture has not fared as well as the cuisine. Aside from Mr. Peters, Leela Vernon and a few other local artists, the traditional tunes of the mahogany camps are as scarce as that precious timber. And that is […]
The other Kriol Council project is the publication of a book and accompanying CD entitled, “Traditional Games of Belize Volume One”. It is a compilation of Kriol games and its purpose is to revitalise that type of entertainment among the younger generation. Myrna Manzanares says the project was born from numerous requests by older folks […]
For the entire week, beer makers from around the region who call themselves the Master Brewers Association of the Americas are meeting in Belize to discuss issues pertinent to their industry. And while the event will focus primarily on technical concerns, two of the issues that will no doubt be discussed have to do with […]
The Keel-billed Toucan may be Belize’s national bird … but in this country, chicken is king. Tonight News Five’s Kendra Griffith takes a closer look at the latest developments in the industry. Kendra Griffith, Reporting According to the Belizean Poultry Association, in 2007 each Belizean consumed approximately one hundred and ten pounds of chicken … […]
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 […]
