2024-11-11 - Channel 5 Belize

Family Loses Everything to House Fire

Police are investigating a fire that destroyed a wooden house on Freetown Road in Belize City late Sunday night, November 10. The fire broke out just before midnight and quickly engulfed the entire house.

Video footage from the scene shows the house fully engulfed in flames.

The property is located next to Korea Electronics.

There are no reports of injuries. The homeowner, 32-year-old Brandon Daniels, a delivery man, was not at the house then. Daniels, along with his wife and seven-year-old child, had been staying at a relative’s home when the fire started.

Despite the efforts of fire personnel, the fire had already caused extensive damage to the house. Daniels and his family lost all of their belongings.

Police are investigating the cause of the fire.

Remembering the Brave, the fallen

A special ceremony to remember and honour “the bravery and sacrifice of military veterans who have served both at home and abroad” was held on Sunday at Memorial Park in Belize City.

The Belize Defence Force (BDF) said that during the ceremony “ex-servicemen gathered to lay wreaths in a solemn act of remembrance, standing united with veterans worldwide. This day serves as a reminder of the courage, resilience, and enduring legacy of those who served in the armed forces.”

Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion dedicated to honouring the Belizean soldiers who served and sacrificed in the British armed forces, particularly during the two World Wars. This day is deeply rooted in the nation’s historical ties to Britain and commemorates not just veterans of global conflicts but also recognising the contributions of those who have defended Belize’s sovereignty and peace.

Belize’s involvement in these wars may not be widely known internationally, but for Belizeans, the sacrifices are deeply respected and remembered every year.

The Belize Ex-Servicemen’s League plays a pivotal role in keeping the memory of these soldiers alive by ensuring that their contributions are not forgotten.

Remembrance Day in Belize, like in many Commonwealth countries, is marked by the wearing of poppies, a symbol inspired by the red poppies that grew on the battlefields of Flanders in World War I. The day is also associated with a minute of silence at 11:00 a.m., reflecting on the armistice signed on November 11, 1918, which ended World War I.

Each year, commemorative events are held at Memorial Park in Belize City, a site dedicated to those who lost their lives in the two world wars. These ceremonies typically involve a wreath-laying service, parades by veterans and current members of the Belize Defence Force, and prayers of remembrance.

“Day Off Indefinitely”

“Fuss Ting Da Mawnin” hosts Alfonso Noble and Joe Bradley have been reportedly given “day off indefinitely.” Noble, who is also known as “Fonso,” briefly appeared along with the new hosts to say that he has been “notified that I have been put on pause from doing the morning show.” The long-time host says he’ll take a “side step” until ”matters are fully resolved.” He added that a “decision will be made on MY status.”

Noble, who is a supporter of Tracy Panton, has recently been very vocal against Moses ‘Shyne” Barrow. Noble has criticised Barrow on the show.

This latest development comes after High Court Justice Tawanda Hondora ruled that Panton and her supporters “immediately vacate, surrender, and give up possession” of the UDP headquarters and that Barrow and his supporters “re-enter and take possession, control, and occupation” of the HQ.

Panton says she is the interim leader of the UDP following a convention at CIVIC where delegates voted to recall Moses “Shyne” Barrow. Meanwhile, Barrow says he remains leader of the UDP.

Twice the Guardians, Twice the Confusion