What began as a cheerful observance of Hopkins Day ended in bloody mayhem, as bodies were strewn across the dance floor inside a nightclub and injured patrons were being carried out to waiting vehicles. It was a horrific scene similar to mass shooting events we’ve observed in other countries, including the United States. The only […]
In the wake of the deadly shooting the Government of Belize, along with several other organizations, including the National Garifuna Council and the National Commission for Families and Children, issued statements condemning the violent act. This morning, we had an opportunity to speak with Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa who commended the police department for […]
The family of twenty-three-year-old Noah Moro is grieving his tragic demise. What was meant to be a happy anniversary weekend in Hopkins Village for Moro and his girlfriend ended in bloodshed and anguish for the couple. News Five’s Paul Lopez visited Moro’s residence in Roaring Creek today where he spoke with family members. Here is […]
Belize City police are continuing their investigation into the murder of former P.I.V. boss, Darien Banks. The Oleander Street resident was slain last Monday when someone took aim at him and shot him in cold blood. But their investigation into the homicide has led them to one individual, an employee of the National Sports Council, […]
Thirty-one young men, described by police as active gang members in the Lake Independence area, have been locked away at the Belize Central Prison for the next thirty days. Those individuals belong to the P.I.V. and Backalands gangs, rival groups that have been embroiled in a bitter feud for several years. Tension between both gangs […]
A suspected drug plane, one of two aircrafts originating from South America on Saturday, touched down in a remote area of southern Belize on Sunday morning. The double engine plane landed on an illegal runway approximately six miles away from Crique Sarco Village. Its cargo was discharged and then the aircraft was set on fire. […]
Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, Kareem Musa, also responded to questions on the now stalled Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill 2022. As we reported, the Bill has been shelved, after going through all its stages in parliament. The decision, in part, came as a result of concerns from the […]
But, according to Minister Musa, the Government of Belize’s primary reason for putting a pause on the cannabis legislation is the five million dollar price tag attached to the execution of a cannabis referendum. In the meantime, he says, solutions to banking concerns will be explored. Kareem Musa, Minister of New Growth Industries “So, […]
The Ministry of Immigration held a soft launch of its Amnesty 2022 program today in Belmopan. Over six thousand applicants have made appointments with the ministry, since July first. Today, the first group of applicants visited the Immigration headquarters for their scheduled appointment, marking the official opening of Amnesty 2022. A brief ceremony was held […]
We also heard from Doctor Gilroy Middleton, the C.E.O in the Department of Immigration. He explained that upon completion of the process at the Immigration office in Belmopan, each applicant is given a Q.R. code which they can use to track the progress of their application at any time. C.E.O. Middleton also reminded potential applicants […]
Roman Catholic Bishop Lawrence Nicasio is tonight recovering at Regina Cleri, a home for retired priests in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, Missouri, after he was diagnosed with cancer. A letter dated August first, from Bishop Nicasio, states that he was admitted at Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis in early July and underwent surgery less […]
Father Noel Leslie is one of three senior priests who will be assisting with Bishop Nicasio’s desk while he is away. Father Leslie says that the bishop is in good spirits and will be meeting with the clergy virtually. Father Noel Leslie, St. Joseph Church “In his absence, myself, Father Chi and Father Gongora […]
The Belize Network of N.G.O.s has named a new Board of Directors, one week after it was officially incorporated under the Companies Act. Doctor Elma Kay, Managing Director of the Belize Maya Forest Trust has been named chairperson of the board. Sheena Zuniga, President of the National Garifuna Council, has been named Vice President of […]
The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs has announced the appointment of a new Chairperson of the National Commission for Families and Children. That individual is Maria Elena Contreras. A release from the ministry says “Contreras brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge in public service to Belize. She served […]
The U.S. Embassy in Belize is partnering with the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries to enhance Belize’s national security and strengthen inter-agency crime-data sharing through the Belize Crime Observatory. This is so that criminal investigations can be swift, thorough and assure justice. It comes in the form of a donation that includes […]
Today at the Holy Redeemer Credit Union Conference Room, the U.S. Embassy and Peacework Belize launched MediaSmart, a three-month training program that will be piloted in four high schools in Belize City and Independence. The program, with the support of colleagues from across various media houses, including News Five’s very own C.E.O. Marleni Cuellar, will […]
