Joseph Mahmud handed in his resignation to the offices of the Speaker of the House on Monday indicating that with immediate effect, he was stepping down as P.U.P. Area Representative for the Cayo North Division. It means that the unprecedented resignation has left the division without an elected representative. Hours later, the government announced there […]
The People’s United Party is still reeling from the devastating blow it has suffered in the wake of that announcement. Party Leader Francis Fonseca has gone on record to express dissatisfaction with the manner in which Mahmud went about his abrupt departure. The bitter pill succeeds all previous indications by Mahmud in October that […]
While the date for the upcoming bye-election has been set for January fifth, 2015, opposition leader Francis Fonseca says that the P.U.P. will lead a spirited campaign in Cayo North, despite not having overflowing coffers like the United Democratic Party. Fonseca says he is confident in the credibility of both prospective candidates who have offered […]
Tonight, eighteen year old San Martin resident Wilser Chavarria is being held by Belmopan Police, and we are told he will be charged for murder by Wednesday. Chavarria is the only suspect in the murder of Panamanian diplomat, Jose Rodrigo de la Rosa Stanford, whose body was found on Sunday, with cut wounds on his […]
This afternoon, high level representatives from the Panamanian government landed at the P.G.I.A. to deal with the gruesome murder of one of their own. While they declined an interview, News Five is reliably informed that a meeting between them and the government is set for Wednesday. All indications are however, that it will not be […]
The unceremonious stepping down of Joseph Mahmud on Monday as a duly elected area representative for Cayo North is raising serious concerns about the integrity and unity of the P.U.P. He is the second elected representative to bow out of electoral politics; weeks ago Orange Walk East area representative Marco Tulio Mendez announced his withdrawal. […]
Prior to Mahmud’s resignation, there were reports of contention within the P.U.P. Western Caucus. The rift was said to be between Deputy Party Leader, Julius Espat, and former chairman Mahmud and many believed it escalated to his sudden departure. According to the P.U.P. leader, the western caucus took a unanimous decision to hold a delegates […]
The issue of Joseph Mahmud’s resignation as Cayo North area was also discussed at today’s Cabinet meeting. News Five also raised the issue with Minister Anthony “Boots” Martinez on what he believes is the reason behind the unexpected resignation. While Martinez did not know that the date had been set for the bye-elections, he called […]
Well-known criminal figure, Kareem Lopez, aka “Robbery” was back before the court today to answer to a single charge of Possession of a Controlled Drug, being ten grams of marijuana. He was caught by a team of police officers on mobile patrol at the corner of Prince and West Streets in Belize City attempting to […]
Last week, News Five broke the story of a memo from Assistant Commissioner of Police Russell Blackett to all formation commanders. In that memo, dated September twenty-fourth, Blackett directs that all consultations with the D.P.P. on murder or any other charges are to cease immediately. Traditionally, police consult with the D.P.P.’s office on investigations into […]
Earlier today, there were reports that driver’s licenses were being incinerated at the garbage dump near mile three on the George Price Highway. Residents of Belize City were incensed that sensitive information contained on the documents are being exposed to the public. The issue stems from the fact that not all of the information on […]
On Monday evening, dozens of taxi operators representing various unions and associations across Belize City participated in a public consultation where they shared opinions on an existing moratorium on the issuance of taxi license plates. The overall response was a mixed bag as there were some who supported the move to keep the suspension in […]
The Getaway Youth Center was officially opened today at the Gwen Lizarraga Compound. The facility is intended for use by youths between thirteen to nineteen years to channel positive behavioral change. The center will offer support services in literacy and math as well as after school programs and outside referral services. This afternoon, when the […]
The Police Training Academy in Belmopan is the location where officers of the department get the necessary physical training and knowledge to arrest crime. But while they get physical training, it is not usual that they learn how to effectively communicate with complainants, as well as persons who walk into the station for assistance from […]
OCEANA’s Ride for Belize begins this Thursday in Corozal where participants will ride-off on a four day ride across the Jewel. The OCEANA initiative is intended to create awareness on the work of the organization and the importance of protecting the environment. Vice President, Janelle Chanona encourages everyone to join the cause. Janelle Chanona, […]
