Late Tuesday evening, police charged a B.D.F. Soldier with the murder of a civilian from Orange Walk. News Five’s Marion Ali was at the court today. She also spoke with the victim’s devastated family. Marion Ali, Reporting Twenty-seven-year-old Raheem Williams, a B.D.F. soldier, was escorted before Orange Walk Magistrate, Merlene Moody, to be read […]
It is not often that we hear of or report on brutality at the hands of B.D.F. soldiers. The last known incident of brutality for which soldiers were involved was back in 2018 when Ariel Audinette Salazar was killed following a beat down by eight lawmen, including a police officer and seven soldiers, also in […]
Even as Private Williams has been charged, he will be facing internal discipline. The procedure now is that a submission will be made to the Security Services Commission for his suspension until the case is dealt with. Based on the outcome, he could also be dismissed from the force. The acting deputy commander, on behalf […]
Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, commended the police department for acting swiftly in charging B.D.F. officer Williams for the crime of murder. He also sent his condolences to the Baeza family. Kareem Musa, Minster of Home Affairs “The incident involving the B.D.F., I think, is so very hurtful for all of us to […]
The video of the B.D.F. soldier beating a man already unconscious on the ground in Orange Walk sent shockwaves across country. Minister of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia commented on the incident. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs “It leaves you speechless, it leaves you […]
The debate is raging. Should the Briceño Administration move to legalize marijuana be taken to a national referendum? The churches, the opposition and the National Trade Union Congress of Belize also say the matter should be brought before the people for a decision, by way of a referendum. But, the government does not seem to […]
Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa says G.O.B. is committed to carrying out a public education and awareness campaign on the pros and cons of cannabis. He also noted the high percentage of Belizeans who use marijuana, and the fact that other substances far more harmful are legal. Kareem Musa, Minister of New Growth […]
Belizean motorists are being saddled with exorbitant fuel prices, and the new extra parking fees in Belize City seem to be adding to that stress. While the Indian community has opted to wait for the results of a public meeting on Thursday to air their views on the parking meters on Albert Street, business owners […]
Former U.D.P. Minister, Melvin Hulse Junior passed away earlier today. The former parliamentarian had been suffering from cancer for a while and had been on treatment. His daughter, Tanya Felicia Hulse, wrote of his passing on a Facebook post, in which she says, “He lived a life well lived and he is so loved. As […]
While Williams will have his day in court with the aid of an attorney to put up a defense, the Bar Association of Belize has condemned the use of excessive force by members of law enforcers and security services. The members also expressed regret at the loss of life due to such violence. In a […]
The police officer who was involved in an altercation with a civilian over the weekend at the Belize City municipal airport has since been placed on interdiction. According to Minister Musa, the department has been working to educate officers on the proper use of force. He encourages citizens to report any case of abuse at […]
Minister Musa agrees that police officers also need to have some anger management classes. In fact, he has been pushing to have a psychologist assigned to the men and women of the force to help deal with a variety of mental health issues. He told us about that move. Kareem Musa, Minster of Home […]
Today, a wheelchair accessible bus was handed over to the Disabilities Desk within the Ministry of Human Development by a recently established business process outsourcing company in Belize City. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting From a cursory look, it may seem like just another bus used for public transportation. But it’s […]
It’s Autism Month and activities held across the country are led by Autism Belize. This young organization is creating awareness, bringing the needs of autistic people and their families to the forefront of discussions around inclusivity. Today, News Five spoke with Christy Castillo Almeida about the acceptance, understanding and education of autism. Christy Castillo […]
Founder and executive chair of Autism Belize, Christy Castillo Almeida says that outside of visiting school and talking about improving special education as well as being more inclusive, there is a long way to go. Policies need to be implemented. Christy Castillo Almeida, Founder/Executive Chair, Autism Belize “It’s amazing that we now have a […]
The F-PIC protocol, which has now been renamed by the Briceño administration as the free prior, inform consultation process, has been filed with the Caribbean Court of Justice, despite objections by some Maya leaders. All parties return before the C.C.J. on May fifth. Today, Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, under whose ministry the […]
Last year, the Supreme Court ruled against G.O.B. and in favor of the Maya community of Jalacte and two villagers for the construction of the Jalacte Road without free, prior and inform consent. G.O.B. was ordered to pay six point three million dollars. With the filing of the F-PIC protocol, News Five asked Minister Dolores […]
Today is celebrated as World Table Tennis Day. It is also the fiftieth anniversary of “ping-pong diplomacy” which refers to the exchange of table tennis players between the United States and People’s Republic of China in the 1970s. The event paved the way for President Richard Nixon to visit Beijing in 1972 and has been […]
