Both this station and government have agreed on a way forward to resolve a two week impasse. On December seventh, the government imposed a ban preventing ministers and more than twelve thousand government employees from giving interviews to this station. On the local scene, it was met with disapproval by many quarters including the political […]
Joan Sutherland is a fierce and outspoken member of Belizeans for Justice. In fact she is a founding member of the group because she sought justice when her eighteen year old son, Allen, was killed over a video game, but the accused walked free. Just past midnight, tragedy struck again for Sutherland. A wake for […]
Vendors are moving back to the Michael Finnegan Market at the West Collet Canal after spending months at the temporary location at the Poundyard compound. The new facilities are likely to be accompanied by increase in rents, but will the price of the fruits and veggies go up? News Five’s Marion Ali went looking for […]
When the receivers moved in on the Novelo brothers, Tony and David, their assets were repossessed for unpaid debts. A vehicle driven by Tony’s girlfriend thirty-four year old Yasmin Villanueva, was taken on November thirtieth as part of the properties belonging to National Transport. Villanueva, a businesswoman of Cemetery Road, says that she had parked […]
A most twisted and unusual case came up today before Magistrate Dorothy Flowers. Businessman Albert Flowers and the sixteen year old nephew of Tony Chamas were arraigned for Attempted Suppression of Evidence. That’s because Flowers’ sixteen year old son is facing charges for allegedly robbing Chamas. And as strange as it seems, Chamas’ teenaged nephew […]
Shoppers are getting their last minute Christmas goodies but the thieves are just as busy. After two this afternoon, two youths went to the Saint Joseph’s Parish office and held up the secretary, Jane Palacio, with guns. The thieves then stole one thousand eight hundred dollars in cash, which were the salaries of office employees. […]
Two hours before closing time on Wednesday Marva’s Restaurant on Water Lane in Belize City was targeted by three thieves. The men rode up on bicycles and two went into the restaurant while the third stood watch outside. One of the assailants who went inside was armed with a gun, which he pointed at the […]
There is only one more shopping day left before Christmas and if you haven’t yet bought that gift, then we found out what are the hottest items for the season. It’s not perfumes or jewelry; News Five’s Jose Sanchez hit the stores and found out that electronics are in vogue. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The digital […]
It’s a time for giving…and corporate citizen SMART, stepped up its Christmas promotions big time today. One customer got lucky and went home with big bucks while another won a cell and a one year package. According to SMART, there are also offering great deals for the holidays. News Five’s Delahnie Bain found out who […]
Across town, the Belize Bank was also in a generous mood and gave back to five of its customers who throughout 2010 turned to them for financial assistance. The lucky persons won cash and other prizes in a raffle that took place at the bank’s headquarters on Albert Street. Bank representative, Monique Salazar says it’s […]
There will be an excess of food, drinks and merriment this extended holiday weekend. But there’s no need to pile on the calories. In this week’s Healthy Living, Nutritionist Sandra Collins shares useful advice on how to make it through the many treats and eats this Christmas season. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Whether it was last […]
