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2009’s ninety-first murder; wife accused of killing husband

It is the nation’s ninety-first murder for this year and it happened within three days of the Christmas. The murder of Albert Morgan is all too shocking and his wife, [...]

Government to advertise post of Chief Justice

Foreign Minister and Attorney General, Wilfred “Sedi” Elrington, on Monday tried to explain his meaning of the word “artificial”, which he used to describe the border between Belize and Guatemala [...]

Citrus growers up in arms against Banks Holdings of Barbados

A feud appears to be heading for a showdown between two warring factions in the citrus industry. It’s a complex story and its ramifications could be disastrous for the industry. [...]

CGA suggest collusion between Banks and CPBG directors

Earlier in the newscast we told you that the citrus growers of Belize are in a bind and they feel almost crippled by a 2006 agreement with Barbados based, Banks [...]

Deadly citrus Leprosis 20 miles from southern Belize

In other news in the south, Citrus Greening is fast affecting citrus groves and surveillance exercises have detected the bacteria in Hopkins and the Pomona Valley. The situation is so [...]

Lawyer questions verdict in murder case

A verdict that was handed down in a murder trial in Orange Walk is being questioned by attorneys. A jury of twelve deliberated for over four hours today to determine [...]

Rancho Dolores resident charged for burglary with intent to rape

Also in court, it is a charge that is not normally levied against a person, but today, a Rancho Dolores resident was charged with Burglary with Intent to Rape a [...]

Protective embankment on highway collapses into river

A portion of a protective embankment at mile seven on the Northern Highway caved into the river while construction was taking place. It is considered a dangerous stretch that runs [...]

Fire Department gives safety tips for the Christmas season

There is more than the usual consumption of electricity and butane gas at Christmastime and that comes with its own risk. At home leaking gas tanks, over-loaded outlets and the [...]

Ministry of Health feeds homeless in Battlefield Park…

A plate of food might not sound like much of a Christmas gift. But to the homeless mental patients who call the Battlefield Park home, it may be the only [...]

…While police entertain the elderly at Sister Cecilia Home

The homeless were not the only ones who got a Christmas treat today. The forty three residents at the Sister Cecilia Home for the Elderly also had some good old [...]

Pre-birthday bash in honor of PUP Leader Emeritus

The occasion was billed as a celebration of unity and purpose in honor of the George Price, the former prime Minister and Leader Emeritus of the People’s United Party who [...]

George Price gives his view on global financial crisis

And while George Price has retired from political life, it does not mean that he is out of the loop on national issues. News Five asked him today about his [...]