Going into the weekend, a shortage of diesel and premium fuel is having serious effects on the transportation industry so much so that public transportation is heading across the border to purchase diesel. Tonight only gas stations in Belize City have a limited supply of diesel; elsewhere in the country it is not available. While […]
Deon McCauley, Belize’s star player will not be playing in the first world cup qualifying match against Grand Cayman next week. McCauley called us on Thursday to say that he felt disrespected that he wasn’t considered and that the F.F.B. hasn’t reached out to him. Now, McCauley underwent a sports hernia surgery last year and […]
But, not so fast says David Manu McCauley. The veteran footballer and father of Deon McCauley is refuting some of the claims being made by the F.F.B. He says his son has been disrespected and given how much he has contributed to the team, he was overlooked completely. He said Deon was in country in […]
Macaroni and cheese is a staple in most pantries in households in Belize. It’s a kids favorite; but, let’s be honest, even adults enjoy it. The same goes for ice-cream, a sweet treat that just about everyone enjoys. That’s why many consumers were alarmed this week when it was reported that the popular Kraft brand […]
Businessman Jack Charles of Extra House Supermarket issued a statement today confirming that he is the businessman who wants to import rice into the country even though Belize is self sufficient on the staple. Charles writes that last September it came to his attention that the price of rice ranged from one dollar and twenty […]
Justices Samuel Awich, Dennis Morrison and Christopher Blackman have reserved judgment until next Friday, March 27, on the case of 23 year old Akeem Thurton, convicted in March of 2012 in the first ever trial of a murder charge heard by a judge alone – in this case Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin – without a […]
A retired teacher, Herman Lambey, who was once a Principal at the Queen Street Baptist School headed to court today to answer to three criminal offenses including Aggravated Assault of an Indecent Nature, known now as sexual assault, Threatening Words and Harm upon an eighteen year old high school student. It is alleged that Lambey […]
Also in court, forty year old Amir Reid, of a Faber’s Road address, along with twenty-eight year old construction worker of Race Course Street, Alexander Lopez, were jointly charged for Kidnapping, Conspiracy to Commit Kidnap and Harm upon Belize City resident, Abel Lara Junior which allegedly occurred on March sixteenth. According to Lara, he was […]
On Wednesday, March twenty fifth, the Belize Jaguars will be taking on the national selection from Grand Cayman in game one of the qualifying matches for the World Cup. It is the team’s first big match in months and the squad has been training and preparing. Well, you might have heard it already; Belize will […]
It’s no secret that the F.F.B. has had tough times when it comes to financing. The federation has had a hard time obtaining corporate sponsorship and keeping the daily operations of the team afloat. Well, not much has changed as it relates to the monies available and they have had to make some tough decisions. […]
The Herrera family was left homeless earlier this week when a fire destroyed their house which was located at the corner of Allenby Street and East Collet Canal in Belize City. The family was displaced by the blaze that started from the upper flat of the building they occupied. The Fire Department has now determined […]
World water day is an international event that is held to bring awareness on the importance of water. This year’s theme is Water and Sustainable Development; the focus is to highlight the many ways in which water can be managed. News Five’s Isani Cayetano headed to Memorial Park where an event was held to celebrate […]
While the focal point of this weekend’s conservation efforts is on water and its importance, a seminar will be held next Wednesday to take a critical look at natural resources management. According to Roberto Pott, the symposium will be a gathering of like minds to examine issues, including trans-boundary and protected areas concerns. Roberto […]
In this newscast we have often reported on tensions between the police and the community. Well today police officers from various precincts across the country converged on Eastern Division where they attended a workshop on public relations and community policing. The idea is to establish, maintain and improve favorable relationships between the Belize Police Department […]
Police Constable Keith Cruz, attached to the Raccoon Street Station, shares what he has learned during the session with us. He believes that calm and restraint should prevail in dealing with residents. PC Keith Cruz, Eastern Division “Based on this training I learned more how to interact with the community, proper PR because what […]
The Belikin La Ruta Maya River Challenge was held earlier this month starting on the six and ending on the ninth. Some fifty-seven teams participated in the event that kicked off at the Hawkesworth Bridge in San Ignacio making stops at communities along the river and ending spectacularly at the Belcan Bridge. A News Five […]
