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A Coast Guard member lost his life at sea today – the first fatal incident involving a sailor on the open waters since the Belize Coast Guard was commissioned into service back in 2005. The sailor, twenty-four-year-old Kiman Garcia, was part of a sea patrol that was wrapping up an operation in the Bacalar Chico […]
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Even though first information is that Garcia lost his life by accident, Coast Guard Commandant, Rear Admiral Elton Bennett says that separate investigations will be carried out by the police, the coast guard, and the Belize Port Authority to determine how exactly the accident happened. Seaman Garcia is described as very energetic and enthusiastic about […]
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The preliminary inquiry in the case of accused murderer, former police corporal, Elmer Nah, was deferred to December fifteenth. While the media was not allowed to enter the courtroom of Magistrate Juliet Johnson-Clarke, a relative of the three deceased persons briefed the reporters who were present on the reason for the deferral. Dion Pascascio told […]
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The trial against attorney Oscar Selgado continued today in the courtroom of High Court Justice Nigel Pilgrim. Selgado stands accused of abetment to commit murder against Marilyn Barnes. The voir dire is to determine whether Giovanni Ramirez’s statement can be relied upon by the court. Ramirez, who refuses to testify out of fear, reportedly handed […]
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Twenty-five-year-old Feleecia Kerr and her mother Farah Bonner have been released from police custody without being charged for the stabbing death of Belize City mechanic Dean Halliday. As we’ve reported, the tragic incident involving Bonner and common-law husband occurred on Saturday at Bonner’s residence in Maxboro. Halliday reportedly attacked Bonner and inflicted multiple stab wounds […]
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On Tuesday, forty-four-year-old Juan Carlos Novelo was taken into police custody where he was later arraigned in the San Pedro Magistrate’s Court for the crime of murder. The charge was brought against Novelo following a deadly encounter in Caye Caulker that claimed the life of his common-law wife, Leslie Verde. ACP Hilberto Romero tells us […]
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There was a brawl at Long Island Night Spot in Belize City that presumably happened over the weekend involving a coast guard member. A brief clip of the commotion shows the seaman shoving two policemen who tried to restrain him. Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Elton Bennett told News Five this evening […]
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The discovery of a high-powered weapon in the vicinity of Barrio el Juda, along the western border with Guatemala near Benque Viejo, raises serious concerns regarding border security. On Monday, a joint patrol including the Special Patrol Unit and the Belize Defense Force, not far from Xunantunich, turned up a handgun outfitted with Micro-RONI accessories. […]
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Elections for a new executive of the Belize Police Association are coming up and a call for nominations of potential candidates has been announced. This evening, News Five spoke with Commissioner Williams about the upcoming elections, as well as several welfare concerns that have been raised by members of the association. Chester Williams, Commissioner […]
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In tonight’s episode of our biweekly series, Bringing Energy to Life, we look at the national grid and how it is managed and operated by Belize Electricity Limited. We visited the National Energy Supply Control Center, the nucleus of energy transmission and distribution, to get a firsthand look at how the national grid is being […]
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The Prevention of Corruption in Public Life Act seeks to strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption, as well as establish probity, integrity, and responsibility in public life. But several people in public life have failed to follow the act. That’s because the act calls for persons elected to public office, including parliamentarians, to file […]
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When we caught up with ComPol Williams this evening, he was also asked about the latest developments with the files that are yet to be turned over to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “That process goes through the chair of the Integrity Commission and the chair […]
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In October, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing announced that it would be replacing the Joe Taylor Bridge in Punta Gorda Town. The ministry said that the infrastructure development project is set to deliver substantial advantages to the neighbouring communities and enhance public and road infrastructure. While its good news for the municipality, town […]
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The new bridge is expected to cost two-point-three million dollars and should be completed in fifteen months. It will span twenty-five meters in length and fourteen meters in width. It is expected to accommodate two lanes of traffic and two pedestrian lanes. The new bridge will be elevated. And, as we mentioned, drivers will be […]
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The Department of the Environment is partnering with the UK Government through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme to enhance marine science capabilities in three core areas: marine pollution, biodiversity loss, and sustainable seafood. The DOE, with OCPP support, is hosting a three-day technical workshop aimed at expediting I-S-O accreditation, the standard for which most laboratories […]
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It’s been a while since we’ve heard that someone has won a big prize on Scratch and Win, but tonight, there’s a winner to report on. This latest winner, who goes only by the name “David”, told us that he has been buying scratch tickets every day for the past month. He said that the […]
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