Today Belize City witnessed one of the largest funerals that brought out thousands along the path to the cemetery. The state like procession was also heart wrenching and terribly emotional for onlookers from every walk of life as well as educational institutions. Eight year old Eyannie Nunez was laid to rest; she was murdered early […]
While thousands lined the streets in solidarity with the family of eight year old Eyannie, the business center in downtown Belize City as well as those on Central American Boulevard, came to a standstill this afternoon when the body of the eight year old was transported for internment. The message from the Indian community was […]
Tonight’s question is: Do you support draconian measures such as curfew and raids to clamp down on criminals? Get involved by emailing your comments and responses to questions@channel5belize.com or by sending a text, using SMART phones only, to 8686. You can also participate in our online poll at www.channel5belize.com.
The message against crime was crystal clear in Belize City where there was outpouring support for the family of the fallen eight year old All Saints student and the public outrage was felt across the country. In the northern districts, a few businesses closed, so did in Dangriga. But in the west, which has experienced […]
As we mentioned earlier, the business community in Dangriga Town showed solidarity with Belizeans for Justice and many closed up shop for the day. But even before today’s show of support, the latest killing was reported in that southern town on Wednesday evening. Two brothers, twenty-one year old Denver and nineteen year old Denzel of […]
The body of the man that was discovered on Monday morning has been identified. He is Edgar David Gonzalez, a resident of Santa Elena Town, Cayo. Gonzales left home on August eighth en route to his work at the BWEL Gas Company in Belmopan but he never arrived. Three weeks after his disappearance, Gonzalez’ common-law-wife, […]
A group of four would-be assassins who were charged on August fifth for the crime of preparing to execute a murder reappeared before Senior Magistrate Sharon Frazer today, after a month in detention. On Monday, August second, nineteen year old Tevin Abraham, along with nineteen year old Jareth Usher, twenty-six year old Jamaal Tablada and […]
Leroy Gomez, dubbed the serial rapist, has beaten another charge. Only a week ago he was freed of Attempted Rape and Robbery because the alleged victim claimed she did not remember the details of the incident. Well, today a charge of Rape was dismissed against Gomez because the victim passed away earlier this year. Before […]
Belize City police today foiled a robbery attempt at the Queen’s Square Market. The incident happened at around seven-thirty this morning when a youth approached Concepcion Guardado, a vendor, and demanded money from him. Guardado only speaks Spanish and did not understand Andrew Talbert. Talbert pulled out a sawed off shotgun and fired at close […]
Because of the volume of news on Tuesday night, we held back the story of three Belizeans who were onboard a bus heading back from Playa Del Carmen to neighboring Chetumal on Tuesday night when their trip turned into a nightmare as two masked gunmen boarded the vehicle. All the passengers on the bus were […]
When we last reported on the People’s United Party on Tuesday, the top posts in the new executive, except for two of the four deputies, had been settled. Francis Fonseca and Dan Silva had agreed to remain but of the two remaining seats, one was offered to brothers-in-law duo, Mark Espat and Cordel Hyde. The […]
There is more trouble brewing at the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association. Two months ago, via a Supreme Court order, Brodies confiscated five vehicles belonging to the BSCFA due to an outstanding debt of one hundred thousand dollars. The association eventually settled the debt and the vehicles were returned but the matter still did not […]
The entire country is still reeling from the bloodbath in the old capital over the past weekend. And for those who find comfort in the gospel in the midst of the darkness, a group of singers are hosting a concert this weekend with a positive message. Belize’s Mikal Evans and Jamaican artist Dwayne Murphy are […]
It can happen to anyone. You may suffer an injury playing sports, fall victim to uneven streets, have trouble walking in stilettos, or just suffer a mere clumsy moment. Sprained Ankles are nonspecific. While we can all identify the symptoms of this injury, few recognize the significance of proper healing. This week’s Healthy Living looks […]
