In recent months two cargo ships, The WesterHaven and Caribe Mariner caused extensive damage when they ran aground on the reef and now there is a third case involving a luxury yacht that dropped its anchor on the reef on Monday night. A damage assessment has still not been concluded and Jose Sanchez followed the […]
When contacted this morning F.I.U. Director, Marilyn Williams expressed concern that two persons on bail for money laundering charges were allowed to travel internationally without the knowledge of the Unit. The two in question are Marlene and Melonie Coye who were charged with laundering over one point five million dollars on January second. Three other […]
A release late this evening from G.O.B. says that Acting Chief Justice Samuel Awich has granted an interim ex parte injunction against Belize Telemedia Ltd and Belize Social Development Limited. According to the Government the injunction restrains them from enforcing the Final Award issued on March 2009 by the London Court of International Arbitration awarding […]
There are reports to News Five of major changes in the Belize Police Department to take place in the next few days. While it is not confirmed, it is reported that as early as next week Police Commissioner Gerald Westby will proceed on retirement. The reports also say that the new man tagged to take […]
The Venezuelan government is embarking on a multimillion dollar project called Operacion Milagros or in English, Mission Miracle, which intends to improve the eye sight of Belizeans. Cuba has a similar ongoing eye project in Belize and the rest of the region. A team of doctors from Venezuela will come to Belize on a private […]
On Monday we told you about the armed robbery of Best Bake Bakery on Western Avenue and today, one of three culprits, a custom broker was charged in the courts. Twenty-seven year old, Leon Pinks appeared before Chief Magistrate Margaret McKenzie to answer to charges of Robbery and Damage to Property. Pinks pleaded not guilty […]
Jason Canto was in court on Tuesday, jointly charged with his father, Mario and mother, Lovinia for keeping an unlicensed nine millimetre pistol that his father subsequently claimed ownership of. Twenty-six year old Jason, along with both of his parents, would have been remanded in custody but the charge against him and his mother were […]
It may sound like plenty money, but a one million dollar grant will be shared by six organizations and will be spread over the next three years. The Dutch funding agency, HIVOS International, has traditionally been supporting the Alliance Against AIDS, Haven House, the Toledo Maya Women’s Council, the Toledo Cacao Growers Association and WIN-Belize […]
It’s the time of year for Easter bunnies, chocolates and other goodies. And like previous years, they are going like hot cross buns for Good Friday. News Five went looking today for the choices that will suit your pocket and make both the young and the not so young happy at heart. Marion Ali, Reporting […]
Hot cross buns – they are a fixture on just about every menu for Good Friday. But if you’re a little behind on getting your recipe together, we have some help for you from the ladies at HACILK Bakery in Belize City. The family of bakers featured on our morning show, Open Your Eyes, has […]
