We begin tonight’s Newscast with the story of the tragic and untimely death of one Belize’s biggest investors, Sir Barry Bowen. Bowen was piloting his private plane and just before six this evening, as he headed to San Pedro where he resides, his plane crashed in the San Pablo area of the Island. Along with […]
Earlier on tonight’s newscast we told you about the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of the highly respected businessman, Barry Bowen. Bowen and his passengers died after the plane crashed into a building in the San Pablo area of San Pedro. The passengers on board we are now told are two persons from […]
Travel across the Western Border continues to be disrupted by a demonstration that started since Tuesday. News Five found out today that teachers in Belize are not the only ones who want a pay raise. Guatemalan teachers have taken their protest outside their capital and to their bordering towns with El Salvador, Mexico and Belize. […]
The protest is expected to continue as the Guatemalan teachers have not reached an agreement with their government. News Five also spoke to another traveler who was already in Belize but crossed the border to visit Tikal. He said that he would return to Belize but there was a possibility he might not return to […]
A shooting incident shortly after eight o’clock this morning brought traffic on North Front Street to a screeching halt as two gunmen opened fire on a passing vehicle. The intended target Daniel Faber and his girlfriend were taking their son to school when upon reaching in front of Lelani’s Superette two young men exited Rhaburn’s […]
On Thursday police constable, Richard Polonio, breathed a sigh of relief after he was freed of a Murder charge that came about after the fatal shooting of forty-nine year old Carmen Herrera in 2008. Polonio was acquitted of the charge because Justice John Troadio Gonzalez felt that the evidence against him was not strong enough […]
On Thursday night’s newscast we promised to report on Telemedia’s Annual General Meeting held at the Princess Hotel. It is a promise we will not be able to keep, but not because we didn’t try. When News Five got to the venue, we were told that it was a closed meeting even though other media […]
While BTL’s AGM last night attracted plenty of attention, it wasn’t the only meeting taking place. The Bar Association of also met for its annual general meeting. Both the Bar Association and Judiciary have recently been in the headlines more than usual because of the Bar’s wrangle with the Judiciary over delayed judgments. The judicial […]
The frequency of bomb threats around Belize City has created somewhat a sense of nonchalance among students and employees. Prank calls of explosive devices hidden in classrooms or restrooms at businesses seem to be commonplace of late but school administrators and company managers are taking no chances. Today a total of three bomb threats were […]
A San Pedro resident, Eladio Balam, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of causing death by careless conduct in the accidental death of an eight-year-old boy. In May 2007, forty-five old Eladio Balam, accidentally reversed his Bobcat tractor into Jose Raudeles who was walking his bicycle from school on his way home. This morning, Balam, […]
In news from Belmopan, Cabinet met in special session this past Thursday since the regular Tuesday session was postponed due to the attendance of Prime Minister Dean Barrow at the Unity and CARICOM Mexico Summits held in Playa del Carmen. Cabinet was putting the final touches to the new budget for the 2010 – 2011 […]
Stray dogs; you see them everywhere. It’s a constant problem in the city but what to do to curb their numbers. The Humane society has come up with a plan, which involves a new procedure to contain the stray animal population. News Five’s Delahnie Bain has a report on an initiative that begins this weekend […]
The month of love officially comes to an end this weekend but there’s still a lot to do with your loved ones. This event-filled weekend promises lots of places to visit and things to do. Here’s your favourite girl on Friday, Safiyyah. Hey! I’m Safiyyah and this is what’s happening Belize? If you’ve been craving […]
