Two years ago, the violent details of the rape of a ten year old girl stunned the society. Today a jury convicted thirty-eight year old farm worker Rene Chavez Ramos of the crime. During the trial, the young victim testified that on August second, she was at home taking care of her younger brothers and […]
In other court news, tonight an eighteen year old is behind bars, accused of threatening to kill two people. According to thirty-two year old Lillian McCullock, around six on March third she was on Haulze Street when she saw two men beating her daughter. McCullock says she ran to her offspring’s aid but one of […]
At first glance authorities didn’t suspect foul play but new evidence has surfaced in the death of a university student and reopened the case as a possible homicide. Two days ago, the body of University of Belize student, Armin Medina, was retrieved from the Mopan River about a hundred yards from the Bullet Tree Bridge. […]
In Belize City, especially in the downtown area, tickets are issued to motorists everyday for a wide range of traffic violations. But if a driver gets a ticket, doesn’t pay it and doesn’t show up when summoned to court, the Magistrate can issue a bench warrant for that person’s immediate arrest. And that’s exactly what […]
His rise to the hierarchy of the Belize Police Department has been categorized as meteoric but Chester Williams’ career is now being called a legal matter. This morning, Williams’ attorney Godfrey Smith applied for and received permission from Justice Samuel Awich for a judicial review of the Senior Superintendent’s transfer to a desk job in […]
Minister of Education Patrick Faber is currently on a country-wide tour of schools and during his visit to Double Head Cabbage this week, announced that a new scholarship program for needy secondary students will take effect this September. Patrick Faber, Minister of Education “This new government will help you in first and second form if […]
For weeks now heavy duty equipment has been a part of the scenery in the downtown area as the various utility companies upgrade their respective systems. The activity, which is in preparation for the paving of Albert and Regent streets, has resulted in some inconvenience for motorists as traffic has had to be diverted to […]
As motorists we hardly think of a vehicle as a deadly weapon but that’s just what it is when used recklessly. And as News Five’s Kendra Griffith reports, while death is tragic, victims who survive tell heart wrenching stories. Kendra Griffith, Reporting In 2006, traffic accidents resulted in forty-seven deaths and six hundred and fifty-two […]
Over the years, the Belize Defence Force has established a strong working relationship with the United States Military. Support for both the B.D.F. and the Coast Guard is coordinated through the U.S. Southern Command. Today the man in charge of that division was in Belize for a familiarization tour with local officials. Admiral James Stavridis, […]
There are hundreds of Belizean Americans serving in armed forces around the world. Most have led distinguished careers but are hardly ever recognized for their accomplishments in Belize. But earlier this week one young woman who has made her family and the country of her birth proud came home for a very special ceremony. News […]
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 […]
