There is mounting outrage tonight, including from us here at Channel Five, at the unnecessary use of force against the media by the police on Tuesday. Krem’s Marisol Amaya was attacked while executing her duties as a reporter covering the tear gassing of Belizeans at the Tower Hill Bridge. A group of P.U.P. protestors headed […]
The police department says it has commenced an investigation into the tear-gassing of protestors and the roughing up of Marisol Amaya at the hands of the Special Patrol Unit. According to Acting Commissioner of Police Noel Leal, a complete review of the sequence of events, as well as the persons who participated in the civil […]
Condemnation of Wednesday’s events has come in fast and furious from several organizations. We lead with the statement issued this evening by KREM Radio in support of assaulted journalist Marisol Amaya, which it calls “totally unwarranted and indicative of the violence experienced by women on a daily basis inBelize.” General Manager Michael Hyde says that […]
Ombudsman of Belize Lionel Arzu has been asked to intervene to publicly condemn the behavior of the police in respect of several recent incidents involving members of the Opposition and the press, most recently the attack on the Tower Hill Bridge, by Belizean Doctor Gerald Zuniga. Doctor Zuniga writes of his total condemnation of Wednesday’s […]
On Wednesday, during the rapture of public support from his constituents, Orange Walk North Area Representative Gaspar Vega stated that he would contest his seat in the House of Representatives should there not be a suitable replacement by 2020. It’s a bold declaration that may not be supported by the United Democratic Party, including its […]
Gapi Vega, in recent times, has become a pariah within his own party, causing a wider chasm to drawn between aspiring leaders Patrick Faber and John Saldivar. The two have been engaged in a social media exchange, taking sides on the issue of corruption within the U.D.P. But what’s Aragon’s position on his colleagues? […]
Two of the most powerful men in the ruling United Democratic Party appear at odds over support for embattled Orange Walk North area representative Gaspar Vega. Deputy Prime Minister and first Deputy U.D.P. Leader Patrick Faber wrote on Facebook on Wednesday from Belize City that “For those wondering, especially on a day like today, I […]
Commissioner of Police Allen Whylie is on sick leave for a month. His absence, however, comes at a critical time during the September Celebrations when the Belize Police Department remains on high alert when it comes to citizen community. Despite the circumstance, Whylie’s time off has prompted the question of whether the Ministry of Home […]
The Las Flores Steering Committee has been leading the fight against the completed sale of parcels eighty-seven-thirteen and eighty-seven-fourteen near Saint Michael R.C. Primary School in the community outside Belmopan to a resident, Amy Chen. The community insists that the parcels were intended for the future expansion of the school and its sale is disrespectful […]
Belmopan Area Representative John Saldivar also chimed in on the current land dispute in Las Flores. While the suggestion to cede parcels sixty-two fifty-two and sixty-two fifty-three to the Catholic Diocese does not require the approval of the community, residents are outraged that an agreement was met without their consent. Despite the rejection by residents, […]
As promised, the Senate Special Select Committee is turning the page after months of questioning on past misdeeds of the Immigration Department. For two and a half hours on Wednesday, much of the discussion with Director of Immigration Diana Locke was on changes to the system with regard to visas, passports, nationality and permanent residence. […]
In the case of recommenders for passports and nationality, Diana Locke made the point that records of persons named as justices of the peace, teachers and even religious professionals have not been kept up to date, as opposed to members of the National Assembly which has seen few changes. But as with the listing of […]
Just after seven on Wednesday night, there was a fatal traffic mishap on the Phillip Goldson Highway. Joaquin Villamil and his wife Julissa were travelling between miles fourteen and fifteen, when Joaquin lost control of the Isuzu trooper they were traveling in. The Orange Walk residents were heading from their home in Carmelita Village to […]
It appears that Hurricane Irma is not slowing down and it is heading straight for Florida. Latest weather projections show that it may hit Miami directly. Thousands have evacuated the state and others are in full hurricane preparation mode as they wait for the storm to hit. Today, we spoke with the Consul General of […]
Hurricane Irma continues forward as a category five storm and has left a path of destruction in its wake – almost completely destroying Barbuda, and causing massive damage in Saint Maarten, Saint Barthelemy, BVI and several other islands. It passed over Puerto Rico on Wednesday night and has caused massive flooding; over a million residents […]
Belize has received one hundred thousand dollars from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in a formal cooperation agreement on police development, including the exchange of personnel visiting for study and training programs, sharing of information in the area of law enforcement, cooperation in combating transnational crimes and the implementation of other areas of cooperation. The […]
On Wednesday, we told you how the Social Security Board is moving online and how employers are making their payments via the online portal. Well, it is not only the employers who get an easy, fast and secure way to do their social security business, but insured persons can receive their payments directly to their […]
So, the S.S.B. wants to increase contributions for the forty percent of its insured persons. Those persons earn between three hundred and twenty dollars to five hundred and twenty dollars weekly. At this time, it is a proposal and C.E.O. Colin Young explained that the S.S.B. fund is reaching its maturity and with the number […]
Day three of mas camps took place on Wednesday night. The bands were in true form as the judging begins, all leading up to Saturday’s road march. The competitive spirit of the bands was ever present as seven senior and junior mas bands showcase their designs. News Five’s Duane Moody reports on Tuesday and Wednesday’s […]
On Wednesday, carnival band leaders signed on to a peace declaration following a violent incident involving supporters at the conclusion of the King and Queen Competition. Greg Vernon of the National Institute of Culture and History says that the association, carnival bands and its partners will move forward with safety and sportsmanship in mind, specifically […]
Our viewers have probably noticed that this news station does not regularly report suicides. We understand how this can lead people to believing that Belizeans are rarely taking or attempting to take their own lives. That – is not the case. While we restrain from covering suicides in the news to prevent copycat suicides; according […]
