There is a most disturbing allegation being made tonight against an officer of the court, one in which a sitting magistrate is being accused of having committed a sexual offence against a woman. According to information reaching our newsroom, the magistrate in question purportedly invited the woman to his residence on April eleventh to have […]
The million-dollar bonus to be provided by the Ministry of Education to non-striking teachers during the eleven-day strike last October and the subsequent attempt to make up days lost in the classroom in January remains on the table tonight. Minister of Education Patrick Faber came out swinging against his opponents on the issue today on […]
Even though the money was paid after the start of the financial year, the minister claims it was taken from the previous financial year’s Budget. But it is known from accounting practices in the Government system that that is not typically how it works. The minister claimed to be disappointed that the press and the […]
The minister acknowledged that he was in something of a catch-twenty-two situation, facing the wrath of unionized teachers who feel he has disrespected them, and the expectation of teachers who did not stand with their brothers and sisters that he would come to their rescue. But Faber contends that he has done the right thing […]
Senator Elena Smith will assume office in July as president of the Belize National Teacher’s Union, after a hard-fought victory in the national convention in San Roman, Corozal last week. She will be the third female in the post after Helen Stuart and Linda Bennett. Over the weekend, Minister of Education and Deputy Prime Minister […]
We know for sure that the minister didn’t drop in at Escuela Mexico in San Roman. But his driver was seen around the area along with at least one other operative and the minister was said to have met with teachers in Corozal before the convention took place. But Faber denied it all and maintained […]
Turning to crime…a deadly machete mayhem in Trio Village over the weekend has resulted in two men being hospitalized, while the mutilated body of another remains at the morgue. On Saturday night, twenty-two-year-old Santiago Garcia, along with twenty-nine-year-old Arturo Choc and Leonardo Ba, was attacked by a group of machete wielding men while walking down […]
A freak thunderstorm swept through parts of Biscayne, Belize District over the weekend. Though not unusual, it left in its passage considerable damages to property, but fortunately there were no injuries reported. The storm had been forecasted, but residents did not expect its severity. Today, we found them picking up the pieces. News Five’s Isani […]
The first of its kind National Cyber Security Symposium opened today at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel. The Public Utilities Commission is teaming up with other stakeholders to explore international trends and approaches for protecting public sector networks and developing effective cyber-policy and legislation. But what does it all mean for you, and why should you […]
News Five has received reliable information that an investigation is currently ongoing by the police department into an allegation made by a coastguardsman against his commander, Rear Admiral John Borland. A statement has reportedly been taken by the police from the junior officer in which he claims he has been verbally abused as well as […]
Recently, there’s been a spate of incidents in which police officers have been caught on video with contraband goods and only last week a cop was charged with theft. The actions of these officers have tainted the department which has prompted reaction from the Ministry of Home Affairs. A statement says that the Police Professional […]
After five nights in lockdown at the Queen Street Police Station, two alleged fake cops were finally arraigned. The duo was caught in front of Public’s Supermarket dressed in the police uniforms on April nineteenth, 2017. Dorian Blair, who is no stranger to the law, along with Barrington Slusher today appeared before Chief Magistrate Anne […]
World Earth Day is a global celebration to highlight and show appreciation for our natural environment. One primary school in Belize City used the occasion to show how trash can be recycled into artwork of the local wildlife; and in the process, the school compound got a facelift. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane […]
The National Climate Change Office was on the south side of the city today for the soft launch of a climate change awareness campaign. Belize participated in the Japan-Caribbean Climate Change Partnership which led to a study to find out the community’s knowledge, attitudes and practices around climate change. The data gathered showed that residents […]
The United Belize Advocacy Movement kicked off a two-day session in Belize City to discuss legislation and how it affects marginalized groups. The focus of the conference is two-fold; to raise national knowledge of the application of international law on sexual orientation and gender identity as well as to raise national knowledge of Belize’s domestic […]
And while this is at the discussion stage, how does UNIBAM plan to get all citizens covered under the laws, regardless of orientation or identity? Orozco explains that the process starts with documenting and monitoring to raise awareness. Caleb Orozco, Executive Director, UNIBAM “Our process is really partnering with legal clinics to do the […]
The Ministry of Health is hosting a two-week “Care for Child Development National Trainers Workshop” in Belize City. The focus of the seminar is to enable personnel from the Ministries of Education, Health and Human Development to help parents and others to connect with young children three years and younger before they start school. News […]
Who is responsible for the silt backed up on the south side? Before the Easter holidays, we told you about the proposed work to be done in the Yabra Canal to remove the silt that has backed up for the past few months. The Belize City Council and other partner agencies have been monitoring the […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and this is Sports Monday. [Highlights of the weekend sporting activities…..]
