The Carnival Cruise Terminal project was heralded as a mega project in the tourism industry that would have spurred economic activity in the south side of the city with a modern facility for the cruise industry. But from its early days the project ran into plenty problems. The latest issue involves and order to stop […]
Arson and robbery are believed to be the motive for a fire this morning in Belize City which left a tenant without his home and all his belongings. A thief broke into room twelve of an Apartment Complex on Campus Drive in the West Landivar Area and stole numerous electrical appliances before setting the apartment […]
A startling discovery was made this morning in the area of Newtown Barracks that connects with Marine Parade. Two kids playing in the area where local fishermen sell their catch saw a shimmering black plastic garbage bag trapped amongst the rocks. Being curious, they crossed the sea wall to fetch the bag and when they […]
Last night we reported that Deputy Officer in Charge of Eastern Division, Senior Superintendent Robert Mariano is on suspension after he was fingered for a case of contraband Jamaican Appleton rum last month. According to Commissioner of Police, Gerald Westby, Mariano’s suspension came after an internal investigation. Gerald Westby, Commissioner of Police “The investigation was […]
And in an update to the missing guns from the Customs storeroom, so far police have questioned a third person in connection with the six missing weapons. The last to be interviewed is an attendant stationed at the Queen’s Bond building where the guns were stored. Last Thursday it was discovered that the weapons were […]
Incursions in Belizean territory by Guatemalan nationals happen from time to time. There is the well know case of Guatemalan settlers that were eventually removed from Santa Rosa within Belizean territory and continuous reports of Guatemalan Xateros that cross into Belize to illegally harvest the prized xate. There is a report now about a bodega […]
Mexican authorities are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred in Chetumal Quintana Roo on Tuesday reportedly involving a Belizean and a Mexican. Very sketchy details indicate to News Five that the Belizean, one Samuel August, was driving a passenger bus and crashed into a motorcyclist who died on the spot. The Mexican embassy was unable […]
And in news from the courts, a housewife who was found guilty of Abetment to Commit Dangerous Harm last Monday was fined five thousand dollars today by Justice Herbert Lord despite a plea by Minister of Housing, Michael Finnegan. The fine against twenty-eight year old Delita Chavez was in connection with an incident around nine […]
Home invasions and robberies are on the increase, in particular at this time of the year in the old capital. And now it appears that women have joined the ranks of the opposite gender in committing these crimes. Sherian Tracy, a twenty year old babysitter of Hibiscus Lane who ripped a chain off a woman’s […]
Gender equality in the workplace and home is something that women have been struggling for since the dawn of time. Over the years some strides have been made but there is yet plenty more to accomplish by the National Women’s Commission which is geared at ending all forms of discrimination against women. The N.W.C. hopes […]
They often go beyond the line of duty and are relied upon to defend our territory and keep our sovereignty intact and today the soldiers that make up the Belize Defense Force were given recognition at their annual Christmas party. Prime Minister, Dean Barrow, was on hand. Today’s even was complete with all the trimmings […]
It’s a week away from Christmas and while some are making seasonal purchases there are families that can’t afford to do so. But many are doing what they can to bring joy to needy families at this time of the year. One organization that is trying to spread good cheer is the International Women’s Club. […]
They are back for the second year in a row and if you wanted a free medical check up, today was your lucky day. “Cruise with a Mission” in collaboration with the Central Health Region, the Ministry of Health, CitCo and the Belize Union of the Seventh Day Adventist, facilitated the visit of over one […]
The Anglican Diocese has announced today the passing of the very reverend Lloyd Neal and the community is mourning the loss of one of its outstanding figures. Reverend Neal served as a teacher, principal, and most recently as the Dean of St. John’s Cathedral. Reverend Neal has served his ministry for almost three decades. He […]
In a short while at the Bliss, one contestant will get the chance to win ten thousand dollars in cash, that’s plenty money that can come in useful. And all eyes will be on Jillian Fuller, who was selected from a studio audience last week for tonight’s Christmas episode of Tek it or Leave it, […]
