On October ninth, the construction of the Coast Guard’s forward operating base on Hunting Caye came to an abrupt stop. Following public outrage and outcry at the news that a Guatemalan company using Guatemalan workers was building the military facility, U.S. Southcom issued the stop order. In the days following that order, the Coast Guard […]
The press conference by the Ministry was called for two reasons – first to update on the forward operating base, which could classify as bad news, depending on how you look at it. But there is also good news. After years of analysis, discussion, and a steadily growing need, the government has an offer which […]
In addition to the four point one million acquisition cost, there is also the matter of what had previously been described as prohibitively expensive operating costs. But those costs, including training, parts, service and maintenance have already been factored in, and pending a physical inspection to verify the airworthiness of the craft, all lights are […]
One hundred and eighty million dollars of the Petrocaribe Funds are unspent. The Prime Minister will use part of that money to pay for the helicopters, since government’s coffers are bulging with those monies, in his own words. There’s no doubt that the purchase would be for a good cause – there are few better […]
Of course, there is the matter of the claim which has been filed by Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Julius Espat. In addition to seeking declarations the money was obtained unlawfully and thus is being used unlawfully, Espat is also seeking an injunction restraining the P.M. from spending the monies until he is given […]
Eight companies which submitted bids for the provision of energy to the national grid were recently shortlisted by the Public Utilities Company. One company which wasn’t…submitted a proposal using the cohune shell to generate electricity. Today, the Prime Minister was asked about it, and he reiterated that the selection by the P.U.C. is transparent and […]
Two other companies which did make the cut became the subject of a testy exchange this afternoon. The first is SS Energy Limited, owned by the Guatemalan based Santander Group which operates Green Tropics in Belize. The second is Southern Renewable Energy. The Prime Minister’s son Anwar allegedly has an interest in that company. Barrow […]
The cost of fuel in Belize has dominated the airwaves in the past couple weeks. Actually it’s not exactly the cost – which has been consistently high for years now. It’s the fact the price per barrel of oil has been down for some time now, and continues to fall. Every single time the price […]
On October twenty-fourth News Five brought you the terribly tragic case of Benque resident Yanie Cu. Cu was badly injured in a collision with a vehicle driven at the time by Deputy Commissioner of Police. His family struggled to get him medical care in Guatemala, and all that he seemed able to look forward to […]
A few more hours to go, but effective midnight the prices of butane imported into the country by the main suppliers are going up by two dollars across the country. The new controlled price for LPG imported from Mexico by Belize Gas Limited and Western Gas company is one hundred and fifteen dollars for a […]
This morning, in the courtroom of Justice Michelle Arana, attorney Arthur Saldivar and his client Allison Major filed a claim in which they are challenging the Firearms Act. The suit succeeds the arrest and imprisonment of Major, as well as a family of seven, in April 2012 during which a pair of shotguns were discovered […]
A Double Head Cabbage taxi driver is in trouble with the law after he made the mistake of approaching a twelve-year-old student, told her he liked her then took out his cell phone and took a picture of the minor. According to the law, it adds up to a mischievous act, and tonight for that offense, the […]
A Copper Bank fisherman was slapped with more than two thousand dollars in fines after he was found in possession of ninety-three unprocessed conchs. The fisheries bust was made earlier in October, but the fisherman, who was at sea for a long period, was summoned to be in court until today. This morning, fifty year […]
The rains keep coming down and the streets of Belize City keep flooding. It’s an accepted thing because we know it WILL happen, but that doesn’t mean it’s pleasant. Owners of small vehicles, for example, face the risk of stalling on streets with as much as six to eight inches of water, while traffic, already […]
Activities commemorating the international day of recognition for diabetes have been scheduled for the month of November. Diabetes, otherwise known as the silent killer, is among the leading causes of death in Belize. The national awareness campaign commences this Saturday in Belize City and will be spread across the coming weeks in other parts of […]
Ebola and Chik-V pose potential threats to the health of Belizeans. ChikV is not as dangerous, but is prevalent in the region; but Ebola is deadly and as a recent threat showed, information on Ebola is severely lacking. Today, the Belize National Library Service held a health fair that sought to promote healthy lifestyles as […]
The Organization of Insurance Companies, ORINCO, is the organization under which insurance companies are members. And as an initiative to reduce traffic accidents in Belize, all insurance companies will be at various locations across the city providing reflector stickers to the cyclists and motorcyclists. It is being done in collaboration with the effort being done […]
Activities leading up to the official funeral of iconic Belizean musician Paul Nabor continue in Punta Gorda Town. On Wednesday, a handful of artists took to the stage in that municipality to pay homage to the late Parandero. The following are a few highlights from last night’s event, compiled by the National Institute for Culture […]
Over the past few months, there has been an increased attention on viral infections like Ebola and Chikungunya; but, there is one viral menace that is sweeping across the nation and sending many to the hospitals on a weekly basis. Tonight on Healthy Living, we look at the more serious complication of dengue: the dengue […]
