He promised to meet the press on a quarterly basis … and today, while admittedly a few days overdue, Prime Minister Dean Barrow made good on his pledge. Since there is no shortage of pressing issues, the P.M. got right to the point. First was the question of electricity. While Barrow emphasized that the existing […]
While Prime Minister Barrow charmed a congenial crowd with his combination of candor and confidence, his performance was not without its critics. Opposition leader John Briceño told News Five’s Stewart Krohn that beneath the glitter of Barrow’s delivery lies a serious lack of substance. John Briceño, Leader of the Opposition “We all recognise that mister […]
It was one of several unsolved murders of 2006: the brutal killing of twenty year old David Pook. Pook’s body was discovered in a swamp off Faber’s Road on August twenty-eighth and according to investigators, appeared to have been tortured before being fatally stabbed. Three men: Ronnel Gonzalez, Clarence Grant and Edward Henry were later […]
He’s a naturalized Belizean who lives abroad and boasts a net worth somewhere around one point four billion U.S. dollars. Obviously, I could only be referring to Michael Ashcroft, right? Actually … I’m not. According to Forbes Magazine, which has just published its list of the world’s billionaires, the richest person in Belize is named […]
Today was a big day for the Rotary Club of Belize and hundreds of children they have helped through their Gift of Life programme. That’s because today Gift of Life International Director, Lou Auricchio and Belize Rotary Club President, Sandra Bedran signed an agreement that ensures the continued support of the lifesaving service. Yvette Burkes, […]
Any teacher will tell you that competing in a spelling bee helps to greatly improve the word knowledge of students … But the event which was held today at Belize Elementary Auditorium had another positive benefit for its participants. News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning primary school children from across the […]
It’s called “Lik It” and according to poet Kalilah Enriquez, you’ll like it. Kalilah Enriquez, Exec. Member, Belize Writers & Poets Society “Well it’s this Saturday night, it’s at the Bliss and it’s going to be featuring some of the most exciting performers; poets around today. We have poets like Adele Ramos, Edward Broaster, myself […]
In times of disaster, one of the first organisations to react is the Red Cross. And to make sure members are in touch with the latest in preparedness, for the last two weeks Red Crescent and Red Cross volunteers from across the globe have been participating in a simulation exercise in Belize. News Five’s Kendra […]
