Three days after the bloodiest weekend in the old capital, the Minister of Police, Doug Singh, presented a situation report on the three hour mayhem which occurred on early Sunday morning. As many as eighty persons have been canvassed and questioned in the neighbourhood where those murders occurred. And more than a hundred others spent […]
The failure of the police department to bring charges and the lack of convictions when they do, contribute to the loss of confidence in the system. The fear of witnesses to pass on relevant information is also a major concern. Hence the reason why, in addition to a homicide unit, the Ministry of Police now […]
If the witness protection program does not pan out, all is not loss. The Police department also intends to access technology that will enhance its crime solving capabilities. Following the lead of NBC’s Law and Order, the department is implementing a Homicide Unit. The police will soon procure a lab and equipment to harness human […]
Tropical Storm Karl passed over northern Belize early this morning. The north braced up and prepared; schools closed and shelters were on standby. Karl brought rains, strong winds and a power outage; that was about the worst. A News Five team headed out this morning and found that it was business as usual throughout Corozal […]
A business shutdown is being planned for Thursday. Too many lives have been lost, residents are clamouring for urgent and drastic measures to bring order and to put an end to the lawlessness on the streets. Belizeans for Justice is calling on the business community to join the fight against crime by closing shop. It’s […]
Funeral services will be held on Thursday for eight year old Eyannie Nunez, who was shot and killed as she slept in her bed early Sunday morning. Since the murder of the young girl, the public has expressed outrage and anger at the level of crime and violence that have plunged the streets of the […]
Fully on board with Belizeans for Justice is the entire Indian community in Belize City, which will not open for business on Thursday. Head of the Indian Community, Arun Hotchandani, says the decision was taken after the community decided they would close to protest the recent spate of murders. Arun Hotchandani, Counsel General Indian Community […]
While the entire Indian community will keep their shutters down on Thursday, schools throughout the City will also do their part; some by lining the streets where the funeral procession for Eyannie Nunez will pass, others will attend the service. But one institution that will make a stronger statement is the University of Belize’s Faculty […]
The Ministry of Education and the September Celebrations Committee rounded up students at the Bliss Centre for the first Young Patriots Day. The event featured a line up of patriotic performances by primary and high school students representing each district. While the weather conditions prevented some northern schools from making the trip to Belize City, […]
He was the second of five escaped prisoners to be recaptured after busting out on April twelfth. Twenty-nine year old Terry Bainton, who was serving time for Unlawfully Obtaining an Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition, was caught three days later in Belize City and today he faced a single charge of Escape. He put himself at […]
Eighteen year old Shemira Patnett was attacked and robbed on Douglas Jones Street on September fourth. But don’t be too quick to assume that the culprits were the usual suspects, those repeat offenders who traffic the courthouse on charge after charge. This time the victim was ambushed by a group of females, armed with knives. […]
We told you earlier in the newscast about this morning’s press conference by the Minister of Police. Well, fresh off his comments about fat cops, the minister of police has new comments about drunken cops. Doug Singh said today that ‘Uniform Pride’ will be one way to motivate and to change the behaviour of some […]
The predicted rains of Tropical Storm Karl did not deter the loyal and faithful supporters of Duets. They packed the auditorium for the first round of semi-finals when the show got underway Tuesday night at the Bliss Centre. Six duos from the former two groups joined up for the first time and electrified the Bliss […]
