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Last night's TV news on Channel 7, Channel 5, LOVETV, PGTV, West Vision (Cayo) and CTV 3. Also with the most recent Open Your Eyes, Rise and Shine Morning Show, and the Dickie Bradley Specials
The San Pedro Sun
Wine and Dine at Mesa
Mesa, located on Tarpon Street at the Vilma Linda Plaza is the ideal spot to sit down to a fabulous breakfast, brunch or lunch and enjoy some fine wine.
Enjoy their signature eats in a relaxed, air conditioned caf� or soak up some Caribbean sunshine with outdoor patio seating. Whichever you choose, you are sure to have a one of a kind dining experience!
Janelle and I were invited over by owner Sheldon for a Wednesday afternoon lunch. We had the lobster special of the day which happened to be tacos, yum! And an apple pork burger, both complemented by a glass of Australian Chardonnay (of course he'd give us Aussie wine, we see you representing Sheldon. Now, let me be forward and admit that this isn't your typical Belizean lunch, every now and again we like to switch it up, and Mesa definitely offers us a welcome change from rice and beans, and it's taste is truly signature.
Commercial Fisher Folk License
The Belize Fisheries Department hereby informs the Public that it will commence the renewal of fisher folk licenses on January 4th, 2016. A grace period for renewals will be in place until January 31st, 2016.
Starting January 2016, fishers will have access to their two main fishing areas. This process seeks to formalize the current fishing patterns and give fishers the opportunity to collaborate in the management of the resources in their respective areas. Fishers are advised to bring along all pertinent documents upon renewal to facilitate the process. Licensing will be carried out for the following communities at the Belize Fisheries Department Office in Belize City on the dates specified below:
Two time defending champs, San Pedro Tiger Sharks win NEBL opening
The National Elite Basketball League (NEBL) hosted its opening marathon on Saturday, December 19th at the University of Belize gymnasium in Belmopan City. Five of the eight teams that will participate in the upcoming season attended the marathon. In the end it was defending NEBL Champions, the San Pedro Tiger Sharks who took top honors at the marathon. The third annual NEBL season will tip off on Saturday, January 16 at the Orange Walk Town Multi Purpose Complex. The San Pedro Tiger Sharks will be facing the Orange walk Running Rebels in the first match of the season starting at 9PM. On Saturday, January 9th, the other six teams will take the court, as Cayo Western Ballaz will host the new franchise, Independence Thunderbolts, at the Sacred Heart College Auditorium at 8PM; Dangriga Warriors will take on Belize City No Limit at Bird's Isle, in Belize City, with tip-off time set for 8PM; and Belmopan Bandits will host Belize Hurricanes at the UB gymnasium in Belmopan at 8PM.
NICH Mourns the Untimely Passing of Filmmaker Matthiew Klinck
The National Institute of Culture and History, the Belize International Film Festival and the Belize Film Commission wish to offer our sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and associates on the untimely death of resident Canadian filmmaker, Matthiew Klinck. Matthiew was a visionary with a passion to create Belizean films as the name of his production company MAKEBELIZE FILMS proclaimed. At times his extraordinary passion was incendiary, but the vision of strengthening Belize's film industry was mutual. His enthusiasm and willingness to help to train young people facilitated a partnership with us to teach ANIMAGIC: the first Belizean clay animation workshop in April 2012 in Belize City shortly after his move to Belize and was also the genesis of 2012: THE CURSE OF THE XTABI, a Kriol language Belizean horror film he directed and produced with a vibrant group of budding Belizean filmmakers in the Cayo district. Though he continued to be based in Cayo, Matthiew also collaborated with similarly enthusiastic members of the San Pedro community to direct the first Spanish Language Belizean telenovela called LA ISLA BONITA which was one of the Opening Films for our 10th Anniversary Edition of the Belize International Film Festival in July 2015 and also the winner of our Best Dramatic TV Series award.
San Pedro Police Constable, Kyle Serano remanded for Sexual Assault
Former San Pedro Police Officer of the Month, 26-year-old Kyle Hubert Serano has been arrested, charged and remanded to the Belize Central Prison for the crime of "Sexual Assault". On Wednesday, December 9th, San Pedro Police reported that following investigations of a 13-year-old female having been sexually assaulted, Police Constable #1661 was formally charged with three counts of "Sexual Assault".
According to the report, the minor reported to police that she was sexually assaulted by the officer on three occasions: November 27th, November 30th and December 3rd of 2015. With this information, San Pedro Police conducted a thorough investigation into the matter before pressing charges. It was not until police had gained enough evidence to support the matter in court that they proceeded to formally arrest and charge Serano on Wednesday, December 30th.
Serano appeared before Senior Magis
American Actors Charles Michael Davis and Travis Van Winkle vacation in Belize
Each year, more and more visitors are attracted to Belize's beautiful island of Ambergris Caye, where they can enjoy a unique travel and vacation experience. The great opportunities the island offers to all types of travelers has grown to even attract a few celebrities ever, now and then. The most recent celebrity vacationers touching down on La Isla Bonita's shores were Charles Michael Davis and Travis Van Winkle, who were here enjoying a boys' getaway. Of course, The San Pedro Sun had an exclusive opportunity to meet up with the American actors.
31-year-old Charles Michael Davis is an American actor and model. He's best known for his role on The CW television drama, The Originals. Davis has also been featured in shows such as Battle Scars, Grey's Anatomy, Switched at Birth, The Game, and Ur in Analyzis.
Ambergris Today
NICH Mourns The Untimely Passing Of Filmmaker Matthiew Klinck
The National Institute of Culture and History, the Belize International Film Festival and the Belize Film Commission wish to offer our sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and associates on the untimely death of resident Canadian filmmaker, Matthiew Klinck.
Matthiew was a visionary with a passion to create Belizean films as the name of his production company MAKEBELIZE FILMS proclaimed. At times his extraordinary passion was incendiary, but the vision of strengthening Belize's film industry was mutual. His enthusiasm and willingness to help to train young people facilitated a partnership with us to teach ANIMAGIC: the first Belizean clay animation workshop in April 2012 in Belize City shortly after his move to Belize. He was also the genesis of 2012: THE CURSE OF THE XTABI, a Kriol language Belizean horror film he directed and produced with a vibrant group of budding Belizean filmmakers in the Cayo district.
25 Years Ago - Remembering When WE USED TO� in San Pedro Village No. 10
Dutch Cheese Was King:
Today if your mom were to send you to the shop to buy some cheese, you would obviously have to ask her what kind since there are so many kinds to choose from. Depending on your day's menu, you might want cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan or Swiss cheese. However, I remember when Dutch Cheese USED TO BE the only cheese on the Island. We used to call it by different names- queso de calavera, queso colorado, queso de bola.
Fun with Tin Cans:
Tin cans and some string can provide you with lots of fun. Try them; you won't regret:
1. Attach a price of string through the sides of the top of two tin cans of the same size. Place your feet on the tin cans and hold on firmly unto the strings. You have now made a pair of toys we called sancos, the Spanish word for stilts. Now you can walk about feeling 5 to 10 inches taller, sort of like wearing high heels. Trust me, children love to feel tall.
Misc Belizean Sources
MCCAP Consultation Dates for Southern Communities
The Belize Fisheries Department invites all commercial fishermen in the South that uses the South Water Caye Marine Reserve and Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve to attend an important community consultation to discuss the re-adjustment, the possible expansion and creation of zones within the two (2) targeted protected areas. The dates are as follows:
Corozal Internet Speeds on Smart
Here is a test we conducted today on the new SMART 4G LTE service on some of Smart LTE capable devices like the Samsung Galaxy(s) , etc.
Upload speeds of up to 59 MEGS and downloads of up to 16 MEGS! Impressive.
Oxymoron
By Abdulmajeed K Nunez. I hate to be the bearer of bad news
Belize acting like we've living in a cocoon
We've been too long on a honeymoon
We're acting like a bunch of buffoons
The entire world looking at us like bunch of cartoons
Our PM is CARCOM's Chairman, just watch the news
If the rice is destroyed the entire country loose
There is varies way that rice could be used
School feeding program, Hostel, Prison you choose
NEMO, CEMO hurricane relief and Ole folks homes,
This dah maga season many have no food in their homes
Weh happen to the CSME agreements, freedom of good management
Destroy the rice will cause a major disagreement
Not to mention God's punishment
WCS, Belize is seeking to fill a position of Boat Captain at the Glovers Reef Research Station on Middle Caye, Glovers Reef
Requirements for this position are:
Clean police record, Good communication skills, Ability to properly fill out log sheets, Boat Captain license, Dive certification (an asset), Training in First Aid (an asset), Minimum of 5 years boat handling experience, Experience in working in a remote island setting for extended periods of time, Extensive knowledge of the Glovers Reef atoll and southern waters of Belize.
Candidate should be ready to assume duties on short notice.
Application forms are available from the Belize City office at 1755 Coney Drive, 2nd Floor, Belize City; or via email from [email protected]
Discussion of Salt Water Caye & Turneffe Marine Reserves
The Belize Fisheries Department invites all commercial fishermen in the South that uses the South Water Caye Marine Reserve and Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve to attend an important community consultation to discuss the re-adjustment, the possible expansion and creation of zones within the two (2) targeted protected areas. The dates are as follows:
Dr. Aaron Lewis Awarded
Congratulations, Dr. Lewis! Dr. Lewis, who works at the University of Belize, was made a member of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Keep up the outstanding work!
"UB's very own Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology, Dr. Aaron Lewis, has received the distinction of being a member of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contribution to science. Dr. Lewis has made many contributions to science including a proposal he wrote to the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) for the technical cooperation program for the 2014-2015 biennium, which was approved by the Board of Governors of the IAEA."
Channel 7
Kia Found Shot-Up Near Caledonia, Driver Missing
On Monday we told you about the major drug bust in Orange Walk where police nabbed 183 pounds of compressed marijuana. The drugs have a street value of more than a quarter million dollars, and the packages were imprinted with a "J" - which police believe is the sign of a Mexican cartel.
Now, the historical trend is that whenever a large and valuable amount of drugs ends up in the wrong hands, that's when people start disappearing. It's happened plenty of times on San Pedro - and some are wondering whether that's what happened this morning when a Caledonia villager disappeared. Luis Alcoser's vehicle, a recently acquired Kia Sportage was found riddled with bullet holes on the road to his village this morning - and tonight - his family doesn't know where he is. Emanuel Pech went looking for answers:�.
Commish, Is The Cartel Running Weed Through Belize?
So, while that family worries about their loved one, the police are still trying to piece together this quite unusual bust.
Unusual because cartel stamped weed being imported into Belize is not known to be a standard featured of the drug trade. We asked the Commissioner of Police whether the Mexican Cartel is now supplying the majority of Belize's marijuana.
"We are concerned because we know Belize has been a trans-shipment point for drugs for many many years and again we know that some portion of that drugs do stay in Belize and are consumed by the local population. I can't say where those drugs were heading because I have not been informed so if someone informed you of that then kudos to you and that person but I don't know where they were heading."
Commish: Klinck Investigation Like Any Other
Another case with regional implications that police have to investigate is the murder of 37 year-old Canadian Film Maker Matthiew Klinck. His body was discovered in the Cayo District on Monday afternoon, and an onsite post mortem certified that he was stabbed 14 times.
The mysterious murder of the Canadian Filmmaker has made headline news outside of Belize. The international profile of his killing is already picking up traction and so, we asked Commissioner Whylie if that somehow gives it priority over the investigation of the murders of Belizeans. Here's what he said:
"We are concerned when any murder has occurred. One murder that occurs is one murder too much. I'm familiar with the case and I believe all crimes once it's reported it goes viral with the kind of technology we have. Today the investigators like all other investigations will be doing all they can to solve that case just as well as the other murders as well as the other cases of burglaries as well as the other cases of robberies. Once we are satisfied that we have done all that is humanly possible to solve the case and if we are unable to then I am satisfied. Where ever you are, you're in Belize crime will occur, you're in the US crime will occur, you're in Europe crime will occur, you're in the Caribbean crime will occur. Murders will occur it's a matter of how you deal with it and so we're dealing with it; as you know it's a remote area but the investigators are out trying to put the pieces together."
Snakeman Recovering, Prognosis Encouraging
Belize's snakeman, Gilbert Usher is improving at the KHMH tonight. Officially, the hospital is saying that his condition has been upgraded from critical to stable, but we have learned that he is out of an induced coma and doctors expect a full recovery. Doctors expect to take him out of the intensive care unit tomorrow.
As we reported to you yesterday, Usher, the famous snake man, was bitten on the wrist by a Tommy Goff. He had just caught the snake and took it to a friend's house to show off his latest catch. But when he slipped the snake out of the bag he was carrying it in, the Tommy Goff struck him. Seconds later the Usher was on the ground- the venom quickly spreading through his body. It happened on Sunday morning and he was rushed to the KHMH, where his condition was listed as "very critical."
"Ms Pou" Is Shaken But Physically "OK" After Robbery
Last night we told you about the brazen robbery on New Road. Yesterday around 2:00, one of the family owners of the very popular Pou Meatpie, Maria Pou went across the street to collect $500 dollars from a tenant. That's when a man hugged her from behind and then grabbed on to the bag of money. But she put up a fight, and he threw her to ground and dragged her as she clutched unto the money. The robber then ran into the Jungle area off Pickstock Street where a getaway car was waiting. It was a very frightening experience for Pau and today she told us off camera that she is just grateful to be alive.
Maria Pau - Owner, Pau Meatpie:
"It never really happened during business time, it happened after 2. I went to do a small errand for someone and unfortunately I was at the wrong place at the wrong time and I got robbed. The good thing of it, the police was right down the street and they picked me up and took me to the emergency. I am very grateful to both the police and the staff of the emergency and the x-ray department and I was out of there by 5 o'clock and I'm alive and well and for that I am very thankful. I thank all the customers who called in and I thank..."
Energy Workers Say Don't Destroy The Rice
Tonight, the three containers of Guyanese rice remain in place at the Big Creek Port. Customs got a forfeiture order from the Magistrate's Court yesterday but Charles scrambled upstairs to the Supreme Court to get an injunction. That stops customs from doing anything until after a hearing next week Tuesday. But, as we reported yesterday, just a few hours after getting the order, Customs rolled down to Big Creek, ready to haul away the rice and destroy it, all 75 tonnes. Well, today the Belize Energy Workers Union got into the mix, urging them not to destroy the rice.
A release says, quote, "we recommend that instead of the rice being destroyed that it be distributed to organizations around the country which help feed the children, the elderly and poor. It can also be given to those schools which already have in place a feeding program�.we also believe the owner of the rice should at least be compensated for the cost price of the rice." End quote.
Belize Murders Down Slightly, Amidst Regional Spike
Every year in the first week of January, we report on the country's murder rate. It's subject of nervous worry since, we imagine every Belizean dreads when we're right there in the list of the top ten most murderous countries on earth. Well, there were plenty of murders this year, 119 of them but many more in other countries, so, early indications are that Belize will not make it unto that top ten. Of course, there's nothing to celebrate in 119 murders - that's dismal, but it is four less than last year's 123. It also brings down Belize's murder rate to 32, which is lower than our neighbors, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. Those three countries are called the Northern Triangle and they comprise what is widely recognized as the most dangerous area on earth. The Triangle - just those three countries - reported a combined 17,422 murders in 2015. It was worst in El Salvador which reported 6,657 homicides, for a murder rate of 104 per hundred thousand citizens, which is a 67% increase from last year. The murder rate in Honduras went down from 68 to 57, while Guatemala went down only slightly. The murder rate also went up sharply in Jamaica where there were 1,192 slayings, 20% more than the previous year.
Some Areas Shone In Statistics
It's also been a while since the Police Minister's monthly awards made the news. These are given to the commanders of police jurisdictions who have the lowest number of crimes for that period. Well, the commanders of the different police regions were recognized today at the briefing, and the Commissioner explained that there were some encouraging decreases in crime during different parts of the year in the different jurisdictions. Here are the figures:
Allen Whylie, Commissioner of Police:
"The southern regional command area had a total of 296 major crimes recorded compared to 328 recorded in 2014. This reflects a decrease of 32 major crimes recorded or 9.8% decrease in 2015 on the southern regional command area. The northern regional command area had a total of 200 major crimes recorded in 2015 compared to 327 in 2014. This shows a decrease of 127 major crimes or 38.8% in 2015. The northern regional command area had the greatest decrease in major crimes recorded in 2015.
Is Community Policing The New National Trend?
So, how do police explain the decrease in major crimes, and particularly murder? Well, as you've been seeing on the evening news, the department is pushing their community policing agenda, to improve their relationship with the general public.
Well, the Northern Police Regions of Corozal and Orange Walk had the most noticeable decrease in crime of all the jurisdictions countrywide. The Commissioner told us that the meet and greet initiatives in the north have been paying off:
Allen Whylie, Commissioner of Police:
"We recently did some shifting around with Mr. Arnold left from Orange Walk and went to Corozal. Mr. Tillet who was the deputy became the OC and both of them are committed to the community oriented policing programme. I know both of them have been beating the street with their officers on a weekly basis. They are the kind of officers who are open to the public, they are always assessable, and they can always be contacted.
City Major Crime Down Also
So, what about Belize City? Well, in the beginning of the 2015, there was a worrying spike in murders, especially, gang related killings, but as soon as Supercop Chester Williams was given command of the Belize City Southside, he hit to ground running with his community policing focused on conflict mediation between rival gangs.
The Commissioner told us today that the Community Policing strategy has been embraced as best as could have been hoped for:
Allen Whylie, Commissioner of Police:
"You could recall in the second half of 2015, first of July to be exact; we create 3 new divisions out of Belize district; eastern division rural which comprise the Hattieville Ladyville area. Eastern division south which was the Southside of the Belize City and eastern division north which is the North side of Belize City as well as San Pedro and Caulker. That allowed the divisional commanders our very senior officers, ACP/Senior Super Intendent to be able to more manage the smaller area and to be more flexible and adaptable to issues of crime. In the second half we were able to see a significant slowing down of crimes, especially in Belize City, Southside in particular in terms of the cases of murder."
COMPOL Bashes Bad Cops
But, while the police are managing a downturn in crime right now, they still have to deal with the bruising instances of alleged police wrongdoing.
In just the past week, they've had to commence criminal prosecution against two of their own for allegations sex crimes, one of which reportedly happened right inside a police station.
The commissioner commented on those cases saying that the criminal charges that these officers now face is an expression of the department's no-nonsense approach to allegations of wrong doing by police:
Allen Whylie, Commissioner of Police:
"As you know the department is a little over 2,000 strong, its 2,000 different individuals with different personalities. The incident that took place were 2 terrible incidents that should have never occurred. The officers both knew better not only as a police officer but as an individual. And they chose to do wrong and the department confronted it head on when it was reported to us. We did our investigation and where the evidence was found, we dealt with both officers. They have both been charged, they have both been interdicted. It is not the first time these incidents have occurred, it won't be the last because individual officers make choices and sometime they make the wrong choices. But once it reaches us, it is not condone and exhaust our investigation and if we are able to deal with it, we deal with them."
Will Law Enforcement Try To Curb Accidents?
It wasn't a topic of discussion at today's police briefing from the Police Top Brass, but 5 persons died in fatal traffic accidents in less than a week.
So, while the media had the opportunity, the Commissioner was asked if he and his commanding officers are taking notice of the spike in traffic fatalities:
"What can the department do to perhaps improve traffic safety? Yes in the past we went into schools, we can review that program to go back into schools and the meet and great sessions that the police were about again they can speak to persons in terms of the decision making and the perils of driving and drinking. We can try to increase in terms of our traffic enforcement and the various checkpoints. I'm certain that if they stop vehicles and the people are suspected of driving under the influence, they will call for some assistance to get them tested.
Court Reports Bad Bailiff
In April of 2014, we reported on Magistrate's Court Bailiff, Gabriel Casey who was accused of pocketing money from persons who thought they were paying the court.
At least 7 cases of serious irregularities were taken before the public services commission, and today - almost two years later the court sent out a press release saying, quote,
"Gabriel Alphonso Casey, former Bailiff employed with the Belize City Magistrates' Court is no longer an employee with the Government of Belize�he is not authorized to conduct any business on behalf of the Belize City Magistrates Court or the Government of Belize with effect from 28 th December, 2015."
Casey was accused of pocketing thousands of dollars which individuals and institutions paid toward the court, but the monies were never accounted for.
Baker Says New Price Does Not Go Down Like A Spoonful of Sugar
Last night you heard from two pastry makers in the city who say the 50% increase in the price of sugar won't affect them at all. But today the owner of Casa Pan Dulce with branches in San Pedro, Santa Elena and Belmopan told us that's not the case for him at all. Owner Andre Perez told us via telephone from San Pedro that with this increase he has no other choice but to raise his prices.
"Obviously it's not the same with me because of the amount of consumption I do. Especially white sugar is a key component in my bakery and I've been doing those figures since they announced the increase of white sugar and that definitely curves in knocks out on the operating cost for me for the year 2016 and I have the figures here to show you as proof. We're talking about an increase of 30 dollars and 30 cents to be more or less precise on the increase in the sack of white sugar. I am one of those bakeries that are consuming approximately something between 90 to 100 sacks monthly for consumption. If you do the math on that figure it is approximately 2,800 dollars more or less increase in my cost, the cost of goods.
93 Year Old Patrick Grant Embraces New (Large!) Weed Whacker
As promised, today we handed over the donated weed whacker to Patrick Grant - the 93 year old who was badly beaten inside his own home a few weeks ago. On Monday night, Superintendent Howell Gillett saw Grant on the news lamenting the loss of his weed whacker - which had been stolen when his house was burglarized.
And so with assistance from business man Paul Guerra, they donated a new one to the senior citizen who cuts his own grass and keeps a spotless lawn.
Now, we'll be honest, it's a big unit - the kind that comes with a handlebar, and we did have doubts that the old man would be able to hold it up, let alone trim his yard with it. But after some masterful adjusting of the strap, the old man left us with open jaws. Here's how we did it.
Is Chester's "Man Of the Year" Good For The Department?
A week ago, we told you that the Amandala Newspaper chose the Eastern Division South Commander, Chester Williams, as its Man of the Year for 2015.
So, what does his police boss, Commissioner Whylie, think of that recognition? Does it put the achievements of the one above the many? Well, we asked Chester's boss today, and here's what he had to say:
Watching The Community Watch
We usually report on Meet and Greet sessions on the Southside - officers going door-to-door trying to mend relations after years of neglect and abuse.
But, it's not just the southside, the officers from the north side are doing it too. This evening about 24 officers were out on Eve Street and Jail Lane talking with the residents and trying to set up a neighbourhood watch. The Neighbourhood watch Coordinator told us why they are reaching out to residents:
Pitts expects to have his first meeting for the neighbourhood watch next week.
Channel 5
A Caledonia Resident is Missing, Is His Disappearance Drug-related?
A father of two from Caledonia, Corozal is at the center of a police investigation that could be related to an Orange Walk drug bust late last week in which [...]
ComPol Whylie: Klinck Murder Case Handled Competently and Comprehensively
Canadian film-maker Matthiew Klinck was murdered at his home near Spanish Lookout sometime over the weekend. He was last seen alive on Saturday at around four, and on Monday night [...]
Commissioner of Police Condemns Officers Committing Sex Crimes
On December twenty-nine, Police Constable Luke Moreira, assigned to the San Ignacio Police Formation, was arraigned on two counts of rape. He was accused of taking a woman prisoner out [...]
A New Social Media Policy for Police Officers
From allegations of rape and sexual assault by Police Officers to glaring footage of nude Police Officers on social media…the Police Commissioner has his share of headaches. Just around Christmas, [...]
Has Gun License of Election Night Shooter Been Revoked?
More than two months ago on election night, a close affiliate and supporter of Minister of Police John Saldivar allegedly fired his weapon into the air in celebration. The man [...]
Police Brass Meets to Discuss Crime Reduction in 2015
The Police Department is generally reticent with statistics and only too happy to keep the media in the relative dark. Of course that's only when crime statistics don't look good [...]
Rice Wars: Attorney Eamon Courtenay Weighs in on Jack Charles' Injunction
On Tuesday afternoon, businessman Jack Charles hastily applied for and was granted an injunction by the Supreme Court, restraining the Customs and Excise Department from taking possession of his shipment [...]
Eamon Courtenay Says Court Order was Avoidable
According to Courtenay, the proprietor of Xtra House had been given the option previously to seek damages once the cargo is turned over to customs.� Why that alternative has not [...]
Patrick Grant Recounts Horrific Home Invasion Experience
Ninety-three-year-old Patrick Grant, a Belize City victim of a brutal home invasion that left him comatose over the Christmas weekend, is on the road to recovery after being badly beaten [...]
A Workshop on Domestic Violence Sensitization
Violence against the elderly is cause for deep concern and so is violence against women. A two-day symposium aimed at preparing organizations, as well as other agencies, to deal with [...]
Former Bailiff Accused of Still Doing Business on Behalf of Magistrate's Court
A former bailiff is being accused of continuing with business as usual even though he was released from the government service at the end of last December. Chief Magistrate Ann [...]
ASR Rep Says Mud and Water Affecting Cane Crop
The 2015-2016 sugar crop season started on schedule back in December 2015, but all is not well in the industry. Inclement weather has been affecting the crop in the sugar [...]
Long-term Sugar Industry Strategic Plan being Developed by Stakeholders
The main stakeholders of the sugar industry in the north; that is representatives from ASR/B.S.I. and the three sugar cane farmers associations met today inside the conference room of the [...]
Is the Belize Police Department Adequately Resourced?
There has been a constant cry from Police formations countrywide for resources. It's no closely held secret that the Department is strapped for vehicles and equipment and even financial resources. [...]
ComPol Whylie on Community Policing and Use of Necessary Force
Much attention has been given to the efficacy of community policing - not only today when statistics were released, but through the second half of 2015. Traditionally when crime has [...]