There is a second murder to report tonight in connection with an act of arson at a house on Aloe Vera Street, Belize City on October fourth. Five weeks after the house was set on fire, Ian Sambula succumbed on Wednesday night at the Shriner’s Hospital in the United States. The four-year-old child sustained severe […]
Last Monday, on October thirty-first, at around ten-thirty, police discovered a man on the pavement on Central American Boulevard, Belize City with head injuries. According to police, he was suffering from seizures and was taken to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. But it was not until four days later that the aunt […]
Eighteen-year-old Kentroy McKoy is lucky to have escaped grave injuries during an armed assault on Wednesday night in Belize City. The shooting occurred in the vicinity of Pinks Alley where McKoy was reportedly socializing with several others. A lone gunman emerged on the scene and opened fire, hitting McKoy in the right foot. According to […]
Well-known political and social activist Nedal McLaren was hauled before the court this afternoon for allegedly stashing eight point six grams of marijuana inside his underwear. “Murphy”, as the fifty-six-year-old is otherwise known, vehemently denies that the quantity of weed is his and instead is claiming that it was planted on him by the police. […]
Weeks ago, the Prime Minister gave in to numerous demands due to overwhelming public pressure; one being to reactivate the Integrity Commission which has a secretary and office space in Belmopan, but no members. In October, the Chamber of Commerce was to provide a possible list of appointees drawn from the Institute of Chartered Accountants. […]
Drawing closer to Christmas, the thoughts of Belizeans turn to what size ham and turkey to get to feed their families. Local producers of the meats look to take advantage, as do importers. But this year, it appears that the importers are winning. News Five has received reports that a Chinese businessman will be allowed […]
It’s lights, camera and action tonight at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, as the eleventh annual Belize International Film Festival takes center stage. For the first time it is being held in the month of November, outside of its traditional summer placement to give it more prominence and an audience of younger film […]
By January of 2017, the population of Belize’s Upper House of parliament will have been increased by one. A thirteenth member of the Senate will be elected from among members of the one hundred and forty-three registered Non-Governmental Organizations, some of whom met in Belmopan on Wednesday. But with just twenty-two N.G.O.’s in good standing […]
Among the criteria listed for the future N.G.O. Senator are some expected requirements – being a Belizean and being familiar with N.G.O. issues, among others. But two in the list that appeared to be contradictory are part “E,” which requires, quote, “prior knowledge of legislative, constitutional issues as well as matters affecting N.G.O.’s would be […]
Orange Walk Police are wrapping up their investigations and may make an arrest of one of their own in a case of police brutality reported in Guinea Grass, Orange Walk. The village’s lone police officer is accused of laying a beating on twenty year old construction worker Hugo Noh following a traffic stop in front […]
Fifty-year-old Karen Almendarez, her six children and daughter-in-law were all arraigned today for drug trafficking after being busted with a half pound of cannabis at their residence on Electric Avenue. On Wednesday morning, Belize City police conducted a search of the premises and discovered a quantity of weed in the yard which resulted in multiple […]
The family of two-year-old Kaylee Alvarez is still grieving the tragic loss of the toddler who perished during a deadly house fire in Conch Shell Bay in October. Her grief-stricken relatives are also facing criminal charges, following a vicious on twenty-year-old Richie Rich Jones. The Conch Shell Bay resident was attacked and badly beaten by […]
Nurses engaged in both the public and private health systems are meeting in Belize City to discuss the many ways in which they can provide improved neonatal care. The conference is aptly called Developmental Care of the Newborn. For two days, the nurses will look at the range of conditions that affect newborns, including premature […]
But understaffed hospitals continue to be one of the primary challenges facing the healthcare system. As it currently stands, demands are not being met despite efforts by the Ministry of Health to train specialized nurses. Chief Nursing Officer, Augustina Elijio explains. Augustina Elijio, Chief Nursing Officer/Deputy DHS “I must say that nurse shortage is […]
Primary school Track and Field athletes from across the country gathered in Belize City today for the national track and field championship. The students, ages nine to eleven and twelve to fourteen, participated in a number of events in the two categories. It has been five years since the track and field programme has been […]
It’s a one of a kind event that is being hosted in Belize this weekend. It’s combining food and diet and yoga into a weekend of wellness geared specifically to women. It’s called the Living in Womb Wellness Retreat and in tonight’s Healthy Living we find out more about it. Marleni Cuellar reporting It’s […]
