It was a key part of the deal under which private operators agreed to purchase Universal Health Services, but government is now saying that it will no longer pay U.H.S. a flat three hundred thousand dollars per month up front for public medical services. That declaration was made in a press release issued today by […]
On yesterday’s newscast we reported a late afternoon government press release announcing a drastic forty-two percent rise in the price of flour. The release was not particularly clear and did not explain the implications of the increases for consumers. Today, the situation remains confused as consumers stock up on existing supplies and prepare for even […]
A teenager continues to recover from gunshot injuries at the K.H.M.H. tonight after he was shot by police around one on Saturday morning south of Independence Village. But fifteen year old Isaac Santos was not a random victim; he’s implicated in the theft of thousands of dollars worth of copper wiring from the Aqua Mar […]
The downtown area was abuzz with construction today as utilities conducted the necessary groundwork in preparation for the paving of Albert and Regent Streets. On Regent Street trench work was being done by Belize Telemedia Limited while on Albert, Belize Water Services was taking care of its pipes. According to Deputy Mayor Anthony Michael, the […]
Investigations continue tonight into a traffic accident that sent four people to the hospital over the weekend. According to police, around five-forty-five on Sunday evening, a white Plymouth travelling east toward Belize City collided with a BWEL delivery truck heading in the opposite direction near mile five on the Western Highway. The van’s driver, seventy-five […]
We have a correction to a story we ran last week on this newscast. Based on erroneous information provided by the police press officer, we reported that six new pick-up trucks were donated to the Police Department by a Cayo automobile dealer. In fact the six Chinese made Great Wall pickups were sold to the […]
Their performance against St. Kitts was impressive but two months from now, the Belize National Football team must once again rise to the occasion. Because there is no FIFA sanctioned venue in the country, the home game against Mexico in the World Cup elimination will take place on Sunday, June fifteenth, at Reliant Stadium in […]
It’s the world’s largest association dedicated to women but like many volunteer groups, membership in Girl Guides is in a slump. While guiding is still relatively popular in the Belize and Toledo districts, the movement has not taken root in the rest of the country. In response, the national association is embarking on a recruiting […]
The release of a CD by a local artist is not particularly big news, nor is the return of a deportee from the United States. But when you combine the two occurrences and add a compelling autobiographical story line, you’ve got an interesting tale. News Five’s Marion Ali reports. Marion Ali, Reporting Like Tupac Shakur, […]
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 […]
