Is Nestor Vasquez qualified to serve on the Integrity Commission? The question provoked a furious back-and-forth during Wednesday’s meeting of the Senate in Belmopan, despite the Upper House ultimately voting by majority to accept his nomination by the Prime Minister. Section three of the Prevention of Corruption Act states that, “At least one member of […]
Why would Government turn down a debt-for-nature swap programme? That is the hundred million dollar question tonight. Documents have surfaced showing that The Nature Conservancy approached Government about seven years ago with a proposal that would see funders buy out around one hundred million U.S. dollars worth of Belize’s superbond debt. The proceeds would have […]
The official handing over of a brand new fleet of vehicles for use by the police department took place today. On hand at the ITVET was the U.S. Ambassador Carlos Moreno whose government invested over one point six million Belize dollars to acquire the vehicles under the CARSI initiative. The Isuzu pickup trucks will be […]
While we’re on the subject of police vehicles, amateur footage of a pickup truck assigned to Eastern Division South has gone viral after it was posted on the internet a few days ago. The video shows the vehicle lodged in ditch in the Saint Martin’s area and an occupant exits shortly thereafter with what appears […]
Since the beginning of the year, a number of police officers have died of natural causes and concerns are being raised about the physical wellbeing of the men and women of law enforcement. While they all participate in a program that ensures the financial security of their loved ones in the event of tragedy, ComPol […]
The Belize Tourism Industry Association was established thirty-one years ago to represent the sector’s developers and service providers. It has presided over the explosion of the tourism industry into Belize’s leading industry, providing jobs to at least a quarter of the population and bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign exchange. But even […]
‘How di Krismus di come?’ It’s a favourite question of the press at this time of the year for consumers darting in and out of the shops looking for top deals. But if you ask the shopkeepers themselves, they’ll tell you it has been a rough 2016, and they hold little hope for what is […]
With the Senate assenting to Belize’s accession to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) on Wednesday, nothing stands in the way of Prime Minister Dean Barrow signing on December ninth. The anti-corruption fight is one happily taken on the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, bolstered by the eleven-day teachers’ strike in October. But […]
Raheem Marsden, who has been serving time for an attempted murder charge since July of this year, just saw his charge upgraded to murder. Today, twenty four year old Marsden appeared unrepresented in court to before Chief Magistrate Anne Marie Smith. Marsden’s PI was set for January 2017. He was first arraigned on three indictable […]
The Burn Victims Mercy Fund has been operating for years now, but not much is known about how the funds are generated to assist victims in times of desperate need. The organization recently supported two minors, who were severely injured in an arson on Aloe Vera Street and had to be flown to Shriners Hospital […]
The number of new cases of persons affected with HIV annually has been on a steady downward trend according to the National Aids Commission. Today, that good news was celebrated with more awareness activities to commemorate World AIDS Day. Around the country, persons were encouraged to get tested and know their status. News Five’s Duane […]
The memorial to late President of the Cuban Republic, Fidel Castro, with the attendance of world leaders took place on Tuesday night in Havana. Today, Castro’s remains arrived in the Province of Matanzas as Cubans lined up the route as the cortege makes its way to Santiago. On Wednesday, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has come under fire from local tour operators for diverting newer cruise ships south to their brand-new exclusive property at Harvest Caye in the Stann Creek District. Operators, particularly those from the Federation of Cruise Tourism Associations of Belize (FECTAB), have complained of up to seventy-five percent in lost earnings from bookings […]
For the past two days, the competitive spirit among Coastguard officers has been in high levels at their headquarters on the George Price Highway. About fifty officers are participating in six obstacle courses in the annual Best Warrior Competition. On Friday, the officers will compete in the most difficult challenges and the winning team not […]
You saw earlier in this newscast the commemoration of World Aids Day in Belize. That story and the many others we’ve put together for this health segment have provided you information as to why you should know your status. In fact, the advertisements, billboards, brochures…they all tell you to not only know your status but […]
