There is Breaking News coming out of San Pedro. Minutes ago, a man was murdered in the Boca Del Rio Area on Ambergris Caye. Reports reaching News Five are that several shots were fired and Police are currently processing the scene. The victim has since been identified as thirty-year old Jason Gillett. More details on […]
Belizean fugitive Juan Carlos Martinez has evaded police for almost a year, but tonight he is dead, following a shooting in the San Pedrito area of La Isla Bonita. Martinez was serving a ten-year sentence for firearm-related charges, but escaped from custody on the island on December fourteenth, 2015 when he was brought from the […]
Minister of Education Patrick Faber is meeting with the leadership of the Belize National Teachers Union on Friday to discuss a way forward in the wake of an eleven-day strike effected by the organization. Among the issues to be covered is a salary deduction from teachers who participated in the industrial action. The union was […]
Both parties have agreed to meet and discuss the terms of the deduction, but has there been any consideration on the part of government to do away with a pay cut altogether? That’s what we asked Faber this morning. He says the issue is not a cut and paste situation. Isani Cayetano “Have you, […]
In advance of Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, the Belize Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage wrote to Prime Minister Dean Barrow on Monday seeking clarifications and statements on several issues. The Coalition is asking for information on the recent multi-beam and seismic testing activities in Belize, including all agreements and contracts between TGS, the company in […]
Cabinet met on Tuesday and as we reported, the matter of the seismic testing in Belize’s waters, which many fear is the first step to exploring for oil in our deepest seas, was discussed. However, nothing has been issued on record as to Cabinet’s position. Today we spoke with the Belize Tourism Industry Association Executive […]
Today, the environmentalists also showed us a video package of separate interviews granted to the media in February of 2012 and May of 2015, in which no less than Prime Minister Dean Barrow himself appeared to support both the idea of a moratorium and plans for a referendum on offshore oil exploration. Tonight, we recap […]
The Prime Minister’s statements do not appear to be contradictory. Indeed, they are clear pronunciations on the issue, despite attempts to prevaricate on the referendum issue. So, is the Government to be trusted now? The Belize Tourism Industry Association appears to be giving the Prime Minister the benefit of the doubt as to the delay […]
When a fire engine passes you by on the street, does it occur to you, even for one second, that where they may be racing to in a hurry just may be your residence? It happened today to Ines Jimenez, a Belize City Council worker residing with her family at number seventeen Hunter’s Lane. Around […]
While the occupants of that home escaped injury, another fire—a confirmed case of arson—took the life of eleven year old Aaron Gabourel in south side Belize City. Last week, you heard the tearful plea of Caroline Hamilton asking anyone with information to come forward and help solve the arson that took her young son’s life. […]
Five people are being questioned in connection with Monday’s shooting that has left Coast Guard Daniel Arzu Junior fighting for his life in the hospital. Police say they are almost sure they have picked up the man who pulled the trigger. But they are still waiting for written statements that would help them to nail […]
The FIU and Income Tax Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding this morning to help domestic cooperation in the fight against money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism and tax evasion. It is expected that the MOU will enhance existing partnerships and implementation of policies. News Five was at today’s signing. Kent Clare, […]
And while it has only been a matter of days since Kent Clare was appointed the new Director of the FIU, he told the media today that he has hit the ground running. Although he has been transitioning into his new position, he spoke with the media about some of his initial observations on what […]
And so, where does the FIU fit in following the signing of the United Nations Convention against Corruption on December ninth? In some corners it is believed that with the signing of the Convention there will be redundancies as it relates to the FIU’S combating financial crimes. Today, Clare told the media that he believes […]
Hurricane Earl swept through the Belize District in early August, leaving in its wake millions of dollars in damages. There have been significant relief efforts in the aftermath of the natural disaster and government continues to play a critical role in helping victims to restore a sense of normalcy. This morning, NEMO Minister Edmond Castro […]
Since the hurricane in early August, government has assisted with the reconstruction of approximately one hundred and fifty homes, a majority of them in the Belize District. Those structures however, are described as starter homes since they lack basic utilities, including light and water. NEMO Minister Edmond Castro explains why government cannot install additional amenities. […]
In some communities, despite government’s assistance, residents are still living in squalor, largely the result of their own neglect. According to Castro, if it were left up to some constituents they would rely on government altogether to improve their quality of life. He spoke frankly on the issue of dependency. Edmond Castro, Minister of […]
Police say that they are looking for Raymond Rivers because he has made some threatening Facebook posts. Today, ACP Chester Williams told the media that he needs to have a talk with the firebrand activist because his online actions are sending the wrong message. ACP Williams noted that this is not a call for an […]
Police have arrested well-known Afghanistan Gang affiliate Roy Davis for the possession of an unlicensed firearm. On Tuesday night, police were on patrol when they encountered Davis and conducted a search that turned up a firearm with ammunition. Police say they believe the gun was used earlier that night. They will be examining the gun […]
A police constable attached to the San Pedro police formation has been arrested and charged for two counts of theft. This afternoon, PC Zani Savala appeared before the magistrate court for the offenses and is now on interdiction. According to information received, the charges came following an investigation into a report made by a taxi […]
On Monday night, police were called out to an area in San Pedro where the lifeless body of a woman was found face down on the pavement. An investigation was immediately launched and surveillance video captured the woman moments before she collapsed on a street in the DFC area. Today, police told the media that […]
