There are several reports of suspicious if not illegal activity occurring at the Philip Goldson International Airport. Only a week ago, two Mexican choppers landed at the airport, and on the apron the brazen pilots were attempting to change the registration number. Apparently the authorities were informed and the pilots actually requested that relevant authorities […]
APAMO and OCEANA, the two powerful organizations against oil exploration are already on record against offshore and onshore licenses in protected areas. Seventeen licenses have been issued, more than half of the country has already been parceled off for exploration, and a recent license granted to Paradise Energy, a local company that has no involvement […]
While protesters camped out at the prime minister’s office, in Belize City there was another angry group. The Fort Street Tourism Village instituted a zoning policy late December. From the get go, there was uproar by vendors who suffered a deep cut in the cash they took home to feed their families. The vendors, including hair braiders, […]
Still in the city, there was an unusual sight of a forty foot container leaning dangerously close to several adjacent power lines in the area of Fairweather Street. According to one eyewitness, in order to avert a head on collision with an oncoming school bus the towhead attached to the container, laden with scrap metals, […]
Tonight’s question is: Do you agree with the environmental community that a referendum should be held on the issue of offshore and onshore oil exploration? 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 […]
The historic Extension Department of St John’s College is going through its third transformation since it opened its doors sixty years ago. The Department is gradually phasing out its adult education program due to new government initiatives that duplicate the program. It is known that three out of every five students do not complete high […]
Has Alan Slusher, popularly known as “Sammy D” fallen out of favor with his friend the Prime Minister? For someone known to be a U.D.P. insider and close personal friend of the PM, Slusher has been moved around by the Government twice in recent times. A couple weeks ago, we reported that Slusher, who has […]
The price of fuel shot up twice in the month of January. The last increment was on January twenty-sixth which was preceded by another hike on January thirteenth. If you check your sales receipt from the pumps you will find that you are now paying for diesel nine dollars and sixty-three, premium is selling at […]
We reported on Monday on the lover’s quarrel that ended up in a suspected arson. Well, today a twenty-two year old Belize City woman stands charged for the arson. But at court, Deshon Rowland, who lost everything in the blaze, decided to withdraw the charge against his girlfriend, Keisha Banner. Rowland says it’s because Banner […]
Late last week, local musician Kevon Bardalez was charged for the rape of a fourteen year old girl. He is being joined at the Hattieville prison by a second accused. The suspect is accused of holding down the girl while the other raped her. The incident allegedly occurred last week and today the second accused, […]
Last week we heard local importers of butane gas complain that the product sold by Belize Natural Energy was of inferior quality. The importers said that the product is hazardous and does not burn as well as imported butane. While out west we visited Spanish Lookout briefly where there is a high demand for Belize […]
Today a few of the employees of the now defunct National Transport Company Limited returned to the Labour office in Belize City to once again pursue their case. The men are part of a bigger group of two hundred and seventy five that were fired in December of 2010 by the receivers who took over […]
Two time Emmy Award winner; that’s an impressive achievement to boast in the entertainment world. And as of January thirtieth, Belizean Joel Evans has those bragging rights. The Emmy is one of the most prestigious awards in international television production and is on par with the Grammy, Tony and Academy awards. Evans sat on the […]
We hope you’ve topped up your Smart phones and are ready to start voting for your favorite KTV Latino contestant. Tonight is first round of competition for those who were talented enough to survive the auditions and the live knock out round. Seven of the fourteen that were chosen by the judges will return to […]
