A domestic disturbance in Seine Bight Village overnight has resulted in the stabbing death of a twenty-three-year-old. It is reported that Jorge Triminio, the ex-boyfriend of Linda Vigil, visited her home on Thursday night and despite all efforts to leave the residence, he kept preventing her from doing so. When she was finally able to […]
The sugar crop is set to begin on December twenty-seventh, without a consensus on how the B.S.C.F.A. and A.S.R./B.S.I. will reach a new commercial agreement. In an attempt to start the sugar crop after a one-week delay, the Sugar Industry Control Board has agreed to gazette the start of the crop for Monday. But, the […]
The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, in a release today, says that it finds the Government of Belize’s proposal favorable, with one condition. Their condition is that the interim agreement contains a provision for an automatic extension of the expiry date, from April thirtieth, 2022 to August first 2022, to allow for circumstances that require […]
The Sugar Industry Control Board says it is confident that an agreement will be met between B.S.C.F.A. and A.S.R./B.S.I. by the end of April. Marcos Osorio, chairman of the Sugar Industry Control Board, spoke with our colleagues at C.T.V. 3 via zoom on Thursday. Marcos Osorio, Chairman, S.I.C.B. “This agreement was reached in good […]
We also heard from Minister of Agriculture Jose Abelardo Mai, who told us over the phone that the government will be part of the negotiations, every step of the way. He says that they, too, are confident that a new commercial agreement will be reached by the end of April of 2022. In the meantime, […]
A section of the Philip Goldson Highway near mile seven has washed away. The embankment collapsed into the Belize River, along with it a significant portion of the pavement. It caused a backup in the flow of traffic on the main thoroughfare as commuters headed to and from the city. But the Ministry of Infrastructure […]
There have been perennial issues with that area where the road has collapsed in the past and fixed. Like the area around mile four, there is also unevenness as a result of sinking along the stretch of the highway. Back in 2009, that section was reconstructed, but as we found out from Chief Engineer Lennox […]
So what’s the solution and timeline for when a permanent fix can be expected? Lennox Bradley, Chief Engineer “We plan to use H piles – that’s metal steel sections that will have a greater penetration in the type of soil that exists and predominates that area because the precast concrete pile, while it is […]
It is Christmas Eve and the traffic downtown in downtown Belize City is bumper-to-bumper. Many are still out and about grabbing gifts for their loved ones at the eleventh hour. Earlier today, we popped in at Cellular World and Dibary to get an idea of some of the items that are in high demand this […]
Many people returned to the workplace this year, but with their return there seems to be a degree of thriftier shopping, at least among those who were still making last-minute purchases today. News Five’s Marion Ali visited three businesses and found that while the demands were for the traditional stuff, they were also for cheaper […]
Motorists who use premium fuel will be pleased when they go to the pumps on Christmas day and discover that the price of that fuel will be somewhat cheaper. The Ministry of Finance announced today that on Christmas day, the pump price of premium gasoline will decrease by forty-eight cents from twelve dollars and forty-nine […]
Proprietors of night clubs, discotheques, and bars are cautioned that Statutory Instrument number one-fifty-one of 2021 prohibits these establishments from holding parties and related activities at this time. The caution comes from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, which in a press release issued today, expressed concern about several advertisements in circulation promoting Christmas parties […]
The Belize Police Department will be working overtime this Christmas weekend with officers patrolling the streets to ensure citizen safety and to enforce curfew regulation. But, they are also reminding the driving public to obey all traffic laws, especially when driving along the highways. ASP Fitzroy Yearwood, Communications Director, Belize Police Department “Road safety […]
The police department is also advising against domestic violence this holiday weekend. With alcohol being consumed during this festive period, the likelihood of domestic violence is a real concern. ASP Fitzroy Yearwood, Communications Director, Belize Police Department “When it comes to domestic incidents, because whenever people consume alcohol it seems like, I don’t know […]
What does Christmas mean for you? You’d find that for many persons, the spirit of the season holds a special place for various reasons, but often, it is about spending time with family and friends. The celebration, however, surrounds the birth of Christ. Bishop Phillip Wright of the Anglican Diocese spoke to News Five via […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a mix of church services. For example, Saint Martin’s Parish will be convening its service at the Swift Hall in Belize City to accommodate one hundred and fifty persons. Elsewhere, within the Anglican Diocese in Belize, there will be both virtual and in-person congregations as churchgoers will […]
