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It was another deadly weekend and this time, a mother and businesswoman was the target of a robbery and cold-blooded murder. The incident happened at Cocktail Bar and Lounge in Ladyville, at the corner of Perez Road and Woodpecker Street where Vanessa Acevedo lived and operated a bar. And while police have already made an […]
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A resident of Orange Walk District lost his life over the weekend when he was reportedly knocked down by a motorist along the stretch of road near San Jose Village. We say reportedly because police are investigating another angle to this tragic incident. Israel Chable was unresponsive when he was discovered on Saturday morning. By […]
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According to Chable’s younger sibling, the family is working closely with the police to determine what caused the accident or whether her brother was in fact the victim of something sinister. On the phone: Urbelina Escarraga, Sister of Deceased “So far we haven’t gotten to a conclusion because depending on the autopsy the police […]
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A family from Frank’s Eddy Village in the Cayo District continues the mourn the death of Samuel Pop, who lost his life on Sunday night in a vehicle collision on the George Price Highway in Cotton Tree Village. Five other persons travelling in both vehicles suffered varying degrees of injury, but survived the ordeal while […]
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Tonight, Troy Banner is once again making headlines for allegedly committing an unthinkable act upon his fifteen-day-old son. The newborn was transferred from the Western Regional Hospital to the K.H.M.H. over the weekend after receiving medical attention for injuries he received, allegedly by his father. Police have since arrested and charged the thirty-one-year-old man for […]
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There was a stabbing incident in Orange Walk on Sunday when an individual who was allegedly being attacked by a trio of robbers defended himself with a knife. The altercation happened on Baker’s Street and when it was over, one person was observed with injuries that were inflicted on him during the scuffle. A.S.P. […]
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A minor was sexually assaulted in the Lake Independence area of Belize City last Wednesday. The twelve-year-old was walking along Heart Street when she was accosted by someone she recognizes by his face only. She was then taken into a derelict building where she was taken advantage of. A.S.P. Alfonso Aban, O.C., Crimes Investigation […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño departed the country on personal leave today. In his absence, Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, will act as Prime Minister. News Five understands that Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde is also out of the country. Prime Minister John Briceño is expected to return to the country on […]
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Because surveillance footage has proven to land convictions, the government is placing greater investment in technological equipment. On Friday, Prime Minister John Briceño informed what the government is doing to help the police solve these major crimes. (File, August 5, 2022) Prime Minister John Briceño “We are using more technology within the Police Department. […]
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While police continue to gather their evidence in the murder of Vanessa Acevedo, a number of persons have criticized the low conviction rate for murders in Belize. A lot of the acquittals that occur are because there is a lack of eyewitnesses who are willing to testify against accused triggermen, leaving the case against these […]
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Some areas across the Belize District experienced over two inches of rain over the weekend, due to a tropical wave that passed over the country. And while most of the country experienced some relief from the rains today, another tropical storm is expected to cross over Belize on Tuesday afternoon. According to Meteorologist Derrick Rudon, […]
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Since 2012, all public hospitals across the country have been certified as “Baby Friendly” hospitals where mothers can breastfeed comfortably without discrimination. But, this is not always the case in the workplace outside of the hospitals where the Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging more employers to protect breastfeeding. According to Jihane Habet, a […]
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With the help of sponsors from the U.S. and here in Belize, the Santa Elena Jaguars Scouts 27 provided footwear and grocery items to over three hundred families in Blue Creek Village, Toledo District over the weekend. The community is located twenty-four miles outside of Punta Gorda Town. Not only were members of the Santa […]
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Pageant week has officially opened as the Miss Universe Belize committee searches for the next beauty ambassador to represent the country on the international stage of pageantry. Six delegates from across the country are vying for the coveted title and will compete inside the Bliss auditorium this Saturday, August thirteenth. And today, News Five’s Duane […]
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Going into pageant week, the delegates will be engaged in a number of activities, including an official photo shoot in San Pedro on Tuesday. Earlier today, they also visited Liberty Children’s Home and there will be other events on their schedules. Miss Universe Belize 2018 Jenelli Fraser, spoke to the media about that and where […]
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