She is at the forefront of numerous projects to improve the lives of women and children in Belize and now Kim Simpliss Barrow has been diagnosed with a condition that affects many women. The office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children announced today that Simpliss Barrow left the country on Sunday for urgent […]
On October twelfth the B.D.F. reported that a cache of high- powered weapons has been stolen from the Belize Defense Force headquarters at Price Barracks in Ladyville. From two rooms within the B.D.F.’s weapons bulk store, thieves got away with twenty-two unserviceable M-sixteen A-one rifles, seven serviceable M4 carbine rifles, two unserviceable M4 Commander rifles, […]
British Forces Broadcasting Radio signed off permanently in August. It was only one component that saw the end of an era of symbolic British support to Belize. BATSUB has been either shipping off to the UK or donating much of its machinery to the Belize Defense Force (B.D.F.). On Friday, BATSUB made another sizable parting […]
Last week, the Jewel received an international black eye because of some Belizeans who were too proud of their heritage. About two dozen men and one woman have been arrested in a sting that involved gangs, narcotics, and fraudulent American passports. During the investigation in Chicago, agents seized bulk amounts of powder and crack cocaine, […]
In light of recent discontent voiced by members of the Belize Police Department following the promotion of a number of officers whom they allege were unfairly elevated in rank, the Ministry of the Public Service and the Security Services Commission issued a press release clarifying those concerns. According to the prepared statement, the commission is […]
A Punta Gorda resident died under suspicious circumstances over the weekend. According to police, shortly before ten o’clock on Saturday night, they were informed that a body was on the road between miles thirteen and fourteen on the Southern Highway near San Marcus Village. The deceased man had multiple injuries and was later identified as […]
A San Ignacio businessman who also spends a great deal of time across the Benque border is complaining because of frequent run-ins with the police. Joseph Budna was travelling in his white Kia with dark tinted windows when he was pulled over by gun toting cops. He felt humiliated because after conducting an on the […]
The public looks to television newscasts and newspapers as its primary source of factual information about current events while documenting society’s history in progress. And a well-written piece can allow a reader to feel the pulse of that community or individuals that inspire change. An old school print journalist is hoping that the ink on […]
Two of three men accused of the January fifth 2009 murder of ex-police officer, Josiah Thompson, were freed of the charges. Thompson was shot and killed during a robbery outside the Belize Bank. This evening, a jury of twelve persons who had stepped into the deliberating room at twenty minutes after one this afternoon, emerged […]
Twenty-five year old Wesley Emmanuel has been tried twice for the June 2008 murder of Emigdio Gomez and he will now go through a third trial. A jury of twelve persons deliberated until seven-thirty-five p.m. on Friday night and could not come to a decision. The hung jury resulted in a retrial being ordered by […]
Leon Hinds was stabbed on the neck, chest and right lung near 88 Shopping Center on Central American Boulevard on October twenty-sixth. That night, his attacker left him to die, but Hinds has survived the incident and is now slowly recovering. He was in court today for the arraignment of the alleged attacker, Meshack Dwayne […]
All fifteen CARICOM countries are simultaneously holding activities in commemoration of the first annual CARICOM Energy Awareness Week. The objective of the activities is to sensitize the public on the use of renewable energy, the importance of energy to economic development, energy efficiency and the sustainability of energy supplies. While it actually started on Sunday, […]
Flowers also explained some of the obstacles that CARICOM countries face as it relates to energy efficiency and he also highlighted notable initiatives in Belize which are geared toward sustainable energy. Dr. Paul Flowers, Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment “For most CARICOM countries, the critical issue is one of inadequate energy security arising […]
A growing controversy in the health field is coming to light and it’s over the potential development of medical tourism in Belize. The name implies economic benefits and increased tourism numbers, but the plans being made for medical tourism could hurt the pockets of local doctors. That’s because American medical professionals would provide the exclusive […]
While the BMDA hope to protect their livelihood in Belize, there is a patient whose needs are those of a medical tourist but he doesn’t have the funds. The shooting victim needs a surgery that is not available locally, and his family hopes that the goodwill of the public will change his life. News Five’s […]
Millions tuned in on Sunday for the World Series of Poker that got underway at the Penn & Teller Theatre at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Among the nine at the November Final nine table was Badih “Bob” Bou-Nahra, wearing his now famous Belize cap. He is the only Belizean to have […]
And as the festive Belizean-style brouhaha continued behind the scenes, Belizeans lined up at the gates awaiting entrance to the competition. Bob, along with the other players, were ushered in via a tunnel. Nerves were on edge as the table of nine narrowed down to seven. After more than three hours of play Bob was […]
And after the international press grilled him, News Five’s Marleni Cuellar conducted an exclusive one on one. While disappointed, Bob accomplished a feat placing Belize on the world stage in a sport he said, he competed for fun. Marleni Cuellar, Host “Congratulations first of all, walking away seventh place. I wanna be able to get […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and this is Sports Monday. The National Male Football Team of Belize kicks off its final series in this round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Friday November 11th inside the FFB Stadium against St. Vincent and the Grenadines. While Belize will not make it to the next […]
