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The San Pedro Sun

Island students learn about the MOU for cultural protection and preservation
A small delegation from the Public Affairs section of the United States Embassy in Belize and personnel from the Institute of Archeology, met with students from the San Pedro Junior College on Wednesday, February 21st, to host a presentation on the upcoming renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both countries addressing cultural protection and preservation. Hosting the presentation was Dr. Andrew Cohen, Senior Cultural Property Analyst, from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S Department of State. He discussed the key points of the MOU, which aims to continue combating the looting of Belize's archaeological sites and create awareness for the preservation of the country's historical heritage for future generations.

Ocean Academy hosts annual Ubuntu open day and honors mentors
The Ocean Academy (OA), hosted their third annual 'Ubuntu' open day on Thursday, February 15th at the Palapa Gardens in Caye Caulker. Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It also means 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ocean Academy embraced the word as symbolizing that OA exists thanks to the continued support of the community. The event showcased multiple booths featuring the many activities the high school offers to their students, including arts, music, culinary arts, electrical and even karate. The activity also served to recognize several mentors, who with their guidance have helped the students to explore their interests and talents.

New Shark species discovered in Belize has been identified
A new shark species discovered in Belizean waters about a year ago has been named the Atlantic Sixgill Shark. The identification was made by scientists of the Florida Institute of Technology, MarAlliance in Belize, Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory in Teresa and the National Marine Fisheries Service. According to a press release that was issued by the Fisheries Department last year, on Monday, February 6, 2017, the shark discovery was made during research led by Doctor Demian Chapman from the Florida International University. He had been conducting studies on sharks in Belize since 2008 with a focus on the Hammerhead species.

San Pedro Co-Ed Softball Tournament semifinals begin
The San Pedro Co-Ed Softball Tournament semifinals kicked-off this past weekend on Sunday, February 18th. The first round of semifinals saw two intense matches taking place at the Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex in San Pedro Town. The first match started at 9:30AM with Quality Reef taking on San Pedro High School (SPHS). At the end of the game, Quality Reef managed to come out victorious by tallying seven home points against SPHS with six home points. The next match saw RCGO taking an easy victory with 12 home points against Extreme with five home points. The semifinals continue this upcoming weekend on Sunday, February 25th, starting at 9:30 with Extreme versus RCGO, followed by Quality going against SPHS at 11:30AM. Everyone is invited to come and support their favorite team during the semifinals playoffs. Food and drinks will be on sale during the games.

Ambergris Today

UWG Condemns The Actions Of Jorge Aldana Against Women
On Nomination Day, Jorge Aldana was escorted to Police station by police for insulting a woman PUP supporter. He made a very defamatory remark when he called her a pig. Mr. Aldana works for Child Friendly Spaces Municipality Program by UNICEF and is the Local Economic Development Officer of the UDP San Pedro Town Council. UDP Mayor Danny Guerrero and Minister Manuel Heredia went to get him out from the police station. The police asked him to apologize. Yesterday on his Facebook page, Mr. Aldana continued his insults of the woman in one of the most distasteful posts ever.

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University of Belize FREE self-defense for women and girls
It's March next week and that means Women's Month and that means FREE self-defense for women and girls. Please see the flyer for details. If interested, inbox me the location, your email, cell, and if bringing girls, their ages. The sessions will be held on all campuses.

Belize Petition: Don't Allow Animals To Be Used As Entertainment
A Guatemalan circus worker's life has forever been changed. And not in a good way. Earlier this month, Cipriano Alvarez - a 55-year-old man in charge of feeding 13 circus tigers - was nearly mauled to death. The circus animals were being held in a Guatemala before they found a permanent home in Belize. If the circus had been in performing in Guatemala, it would have been illegal, that's because that nation, along with three other Central American countries including, Costa Rica, Panama, and El Salvador prohibit using wild animals in circuses. Their officials know that using animals in entertainment is not only cruel but dangerous, as Mr. Alvarez's story proves. Yet, Belize is one of the few countries in the region that still doesn't have a national ban against using animals in entertainment. But that can change. Belizean officials should not allow this circus or any other to perform inside their borders. Please sign the petition and encourage the Government of Belize to ban wild animal performances in circuses and any other type of entertainment.

NCFC Issues Statement on Increased Incidences of Violence
The National Committee expresses grave concern about the increase of incidences of violence that has led to the loss and damage of many young lives; especially in Belize City as again we are witnessing the death of another child. These incidences have not only caused grief and disruption in the lives of the families involved, but have had a serious negative effect on all Belizean families. The people who have been most affected are those in their productive years and their loss of life signify a financial loss to their families and erodes these families' ability to care for their members. The killing of our young people has become an almost daily occurrence and it is not to be tolerated in any shape or form. There is a need that responses from all sectors of society are critically important in addressing the many root causes of violence and reversing this ominous trend.

UNCAC Country Visit by Governmental Experts Postponed
The upcoming United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) country visit to Belize by the governmental experts from Haiti and Tuvalu, scheduled for February 27th to March 1st, 2018, has been postponed and is now rescheduled for July 10th to 12th, 2018. The postponement is as a result of one of the governmental experts from Tuvalu being unable to acquire the necessary travel documents and authorization in time for the impending country visit. Consequently, in order to maintain the objective and impartial character of the Implementation Review Mechanism and to ensure participation of both reviewing States, an agreement was reached to postpone the country visit.

Excessive Rainfalls Impacting Agriculture and Food Production
he unseasonal excessive rainfalls experienced during the months of January and February 2018 has impacted agriculture and food production in particular grains, fruits, root crops, and vegetables. The Ministry of Agriculture has conducted a damage assessment in a number of farming areas to ascertain total damages and losses, however as the rains continue it is still a developing event. Preliminary reports to date indicate that there is a shortage of lettuce, cauliflower, and broccoli on the market. In an effort to meet local demand and while local production normalizes, the Belize Marketing and Development Corporation (BMDC) will be allowed to import shortfalls for the next two weeks.

Over 200 Students will have access to Quality Education at New Government Primary School Building in Ranchito, Corozal District
An Official Ceremony to inaugurate Ranchito Government Primary School new building was held on the school's compound in Ranchito Village, Corozal District on Thursday, February 22, 2018. This is as a result of the Government of Belize recognizing the critical role of Primary education for social, economic, cultural, environmental and political development by way of empowering future leaders with knowledge, skills, and values to enhance Belize's socio-economic development. The Government of Belize funded the completion of a new 8 classroom two storey, ferro-concrete building and as well as the rehabilitation of an existing classroom building that houses three primary level classrooms and pre-school classroom courtesy of a grant of $1.1 million from the Caribbean Development Bank under the Basic Needs Trust Fund, BNTF7's Education & Human Resource Development Sector with counterpart funding from the Government of Belize and the community of Ranchito who contributed in landscaping , security fencing and projectors.

Government of Belize Continues to Invest & Empower Over 300 Students with Educational Opportunities in Orange Walk District
An Official Ceremony to inaugurate Carmelita Government Primary School new two-storey six (6) classroom building and a new Preschool building was held on the school's compound in Carmelita Village in the Orange Walk District on Thursday, February 22, 2018. This is as a result of the Government of Belize recognizing the critical role of education for social, economic, cultural, environmental and political development by way of empowering future leaders with knowledge, skills, and values to enhance Belize's socio-economic development. The School project is aimed at increasing access and providing enhanced quality education for students in a more conducive learning environment as well as enable the school to address the increasing demand for enrollment and over-crowding.

Paradise Theater playing this weekend:
Wonder Wheel, Justice League, The Breadwinner, Still/Born. To prepare people for the Oscars, we'll be playing a different movie at 7pm on Screen room Each night .. the other movies will stay the same for Screen 2 and 9 o'clock. Friday is Wonder Wheel at 7. Saturday is Call me By Your Name at 7. Sunday is The Florida Project at 7.

MAYA MARRIAGE ANCIENT TIMES ,18th Century
When looking into the Maya world of Yucat�n, we find that during the 18th century and beginnings of the 19th century, it was the custom for males to marry at age 17 or 18, and females at age 14 or 15. The parents preferred, for their sons, girls from the same social class and town. As well, it was considered petty if the male looked for a companion for himself or his children, rather than obtaining the servces of a professional matchmaker (ah atanzah). Once the matchmaker was selected, the ceremony and the amount of the dowry were discussed. This usually consisted of dresses and other items of little value, which were paid by the father of the groom to the father of the bride as a marriage pledge; for her part, the groom's mother prepared the clothing for her son and for her future daughter-in-law.

PACT EARMARKS $3.5 MILLION FOR NEW CONSERVATION INVESTMENTS
On February 22, 2018 the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) announced a new funding strategy for Belize's National Protected Areas System (NPAS). This Conservation Investment Strategy will ensure the allocation of funds for long-term support towards the achievement of priority actions within priority ecosystems. The investment portfolio will see an initial budget allocation of $3.5M to be replenished periodically. The Strategy is another component of PACT's transition to a new operational framework which seeks to improve the impact of the Fund. It was developed through a collaborative planning process among protected area co-managers, PACT, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Environment, & Sustainable Development.

XXXVI ORDINARY MEETING OF PRESIDING OFFICERS OF CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BASIN (FOPREL)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Laura Tucker-Longsworth is in Tegucigalpa, Honduras attending the 36th Ordinary Meeting of the Forum of Presiding Officers of Central America and the Caribbean Basin (FOPREL). The Honourable Tucker-Longsworth, who chaired FOPREL for one year, officially handed over the Pro tem Presidency to the Speaker of the Congress of Honduras, the Honourable Mauricio Oliva Herrera. the official handing over ceremony was held this morning and had the participation of member countries like El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico. At the meeting, the Presiding Officers of FOPREL also signed eight Resolutions in terms of the work of FOPREL in relation to its Interparliamentary Committees.

MAFFESDI Launches "Reducing the Carbon Footprint of San Ignacio Town and five surrounding villages in the Cayo District" Project
On Tuesday, February 20th, 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration (MAFFESDI) launched a project entitled "Reducing the Carbon Footprint of San Ignacio Town and five surrounding villages in the Cayo District". This project is funded by the Government of Italy through the Italian Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea (IMELS). The project is being implemented with technical support from the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) and the Sustainable Development Unit in the Ministry. The project encompasses two main components; the installation of new LED street lighting and construction of a modern Resiliency Centre. Together the two components will contribute to the reduction of local energy demands as well as reducing the vulnerability of the communities to climate change related extreme weather events. At the same time, the project is expected to improve safety and security as well as provide avenues for community development and social transformation.

CULTURE DAY AT SPRCS
Thank you San Pedro R.C. School for inviting us to your culture day exhibition! It was a lot of fun learning about the different cultures that exist in our beautiful country.

Reef Week 2018 Schedule
Movie night March 9th, Recycle competition March 14, Bike float competition March 16.

Corozal Billiards Tournament
Billiards Tournament starting todat at Civic. Anyone living in the Corozal district can compete.

Spanish Lookout 2018 Expo
Dates: 2 and 3 of March 2018. Time: 9 am to 5 pm. Location: Countryside Park Spanish Lookout, Cayo Belize.

Wedding & Honeymoon Fam Tour

Andrew Cohen and Dr. Alan Moore visit San Pedro Roman Catholic School
Thank you, San Pedro Roman Catholic School for welcoming Dr. Andrew Cohen and Dr. Alan Moore to share with you about archaeology and cultural heritage protection and preservation! We had a blast and hope to come back soon!

Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological Material of Belize
Today, the Government of the United States and the Government of Belize signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological Material of Belize. The Agreement solidifies the collaboration between the United States and Belize to combat looting and trafficking of cultural objects in Belize. The Government of the United States also repatriated Belizean cultural property recovered by Special agents from the U.S. National Park Service. Acting Charg� d'Affaires Deborah Lingwood represented the Government of the United States and Acting President of NICH Greg Vernon-the Government of Belize. The goals of this cultural property Agreement are to: reduce the incentive to pillage; help Belize protect its cultural heritage; and increase lawful access to cultural objects and awareness of world heritage by encouraging interchange of materials for scientific, cultural and educational purposes. The United States has been unwavering in its commitment to protect and preserve cultural heritage in Belize and around the world. Our policy is clear: the unlawful destruction of cultural heritage and the trafficking of cultural property are unacceptable.

Maya Masewal warrior Pedro Carrillo
This cultural Maya Masewal warrior is Pedro Carrillo from San Lazaro (Orange Walk). Don Pedro is fluent Yucatec Maya speaker,always welling to tell stories of our Maya folklore,stories of war from his parents and to share our beautiful Maya culture .

Channel 7

7 Soldiers, 1 Cop Detained For Beating OW Man To Death
Tonight Orange Walke�os are still reeling from the news that masked soldiers and a policeman stormed into a town resident's home - and beat him so badly that he died within hours. And, it's all because they were looking for someone's cell phone. 7News broke the story last night and tonight we'll have the full update on the 7 BDF soldiers and one policeman from the Belize Special Assignment Group who are detained in the investigation. But first, we have a recap of the almost unbelievable home invasion - slash - search that happened at the corner of San Antonio Road and Staines Alley at 3:40 on Thursday morning. The family found their loved one badly beaten and dying on a septic tank:

Head of PSB Says BSAG Had No Lawful Authority
Indeed, they are lawmen, mostly soldiers, and tonight 7 of them, and 1 cop are in the custody of Orange Walk police. Assistant Commissioner of Police Chester Williams is handling the investigation into the role of the lone police officer. He's doing that as the head of the Professional Standards Branch. But he is also the ranking officer in an investigation with clear criminal implications. Today he briefed the press on what they know so far, and what's going to happen next: ACP Chester Williams, Professional Standards Branch, Commander: "Sometime in the early hours of Thursday gone, police responded to an incident on San Antonio Road here in Orange Walk Town. Upon arrival police observed two male persons severely beaten and two others who complained of having been beaten by some persons who were dressed in battlefield type uniforms. As a result of that complaint, the individuals were taken to the Northern Regional Hospital where hours later one Ariel Salazar who was one of the persons passed away and the other individual..."

They Robbed Robateau, the Noted Charity Worker
Tonight, one of Belize's most well-known charity workers is in the KHMH recovering from a massive beatdown that a gang of home invaders put on him. At 4:20 this morning, former Salvation Army Commander, Errol Robateau was attacked in his Hattieville home. The 73 year old has taken up a bus run in his retirement - and he was getting ready to leave out on his first run when as many as 7 men pounced on him. His conductor, Marilee Cardinez was waiting for him in the bus - and she saw it all - while also getting clubbed in the head. She gave Daniel Ortiz her story off-camera: This is the Hattieville home of Major Errol Robateau. Sure, it looks quiet and peaceful right now, but it was the scene of a home invasion early this morning. The 73 year-old gentleman and his employee were held at gunpoint by 5 armed robbers who put a beatdown on him to convince him to give up his money and his valuables.

Grave Concern For Missing Man In Hattieville
Just before our commercial break, we told you about the Hattieville home invasion targeting former Salvation Army Commander, Errol Robateau. Well, that's not the only incident that has Hattieville residents on edge. 35 year-old Alaine Garcia, who recently moved to the village with his family 2 months ago, has been missing for 3 days now. The last time he was seen was Tuesday morning when he walked his wife and their 3 kids to the road side so that they could catch the bus. Residents have told his worried common-law wife that there was a shooting near their home, and he was reportedly seen fleeing for his life.

No Arrest For Ride-By Double Murder
Tonight, police are no closer to making an arrest in Wednesday's double murder of 26 year old Lloyd Valentine, and 12 year old David Morrison. On Thursday night a gunman on bicycle shot the two of them and Albert Wagner at the corner of Pregnant Alley and Cemetery Road. All three men were in a group when the gunman let off with a spray of 10 bullets. The shooting is the product of an ongoing rivalry between the George Street Gang and Taylor's Alley - which are right next to each other. The 12 year old was a promising Standard 6 student who was looking forward to going to Wesley high school.

Alleged Police Street Shooter Charged
And while there is no arrest in that case, police have made an arrest for Wednesday night's other shooting. As we told you 25-year-old Emmerson Garnett and 23-year-old Houston Apolonio were shot by a gunman on Police street. Apolonio was only grazed, but Garnett was shot to his chest and remains in a critical condition. Tonight, the police say 23-year-old Belize City resident Akeem Augustine did it. He appeared in court today and was charged with 1 count of attempted murder, 1 count of dangerous harm, 1 count of use of deadly means, and 2 counts of aggravated assault.

Unseasonal Rain Ruining Crops
Last night we showed you how the excessive rains threw a damper on the PUP's Belize City manifesto launch. But while that was inconvenient, it's nothing compared to the losses that the rains have caused in the agricultural sector. A release from the ministry says that the unusually excessive rainfall in January and February destroyed crops, particularly grains, fruits, root crops, and vegetables. The Ministry has launched a damage assessment in a farming zones to find out how much has been lost in value and foodstuff - even as the rains are ongoing. So far though, the rains have caused shortages in lettuce, cauliflower, and broccoli on the market.

Government Moving Ahead Slowly With Pitts/Vega Suits
Tonight we have an update on the ongoing lawsuit against Andre Vega and Sharon Pitts. The Government had sued them both in an attempt to recover $800,000 in public funds which the Ministry of Natural Resources paid them in compensation for a series of dubious land transactions. They were wrongly compensated for private land which the government sold them - supposedly in error. Now, you'll remember that the way this particular "come-up" works is that once the Government attempts to sell private land to a second buyer, that person is "compensated" for the "mix-up".

Busted on A Bus
Early yesterday morning police at a checkpoint stopped a bus - and found many pounds of marijuana. It happened between miles 73 and 74, at the junction of San Pedro Village on the Phillip Goldson Highway. The cops found 53-year-old construction worker Harold Grant seated on the back of the bus with a knapsack. They searched the bag and found just under 8 pounds of weed. Grant was arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Capital Cops Caught Cannabis in a Community Park.
And in another weed bust, capital cops found cannabis in a community park. Acting on information received from the public, police searched the Las Flores Community Park and found five bags containing a total of four pounds of weed. The drugs were found along with plastic bags suggesting that it would have been prepared for resale in smaller quantities. The marijuana was deposited as found property.

US And Belize Combine For Culture
We know that tourists throng to Belize for our rich archeological history - but some of them - very few - take back more than just snapshots. True enough, there's a black market for mayan antiquities looted from sites. Some unscrupulous visitors or smugglers buy them as a keepsake - because, they think that taking home a shard of jade, is better than a selfie in front of Xunantunich. But, it's a crime - and now the US government is making it an international offence to traffic in Belizean antiquities. Today, the US Government and NICH signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material of Belize.

Buddy Got A Birthday Bone
Today primary school kids from La Democracia and Toledo skipped school to go to a birthday party for an 11 - year - old. But it wasn't any old pre-teen that they went to celebrate, it was Junior Buddy - the jaguar. The zoo threw him a big party and our Sarah Vasquez stopped in to pay the birthday boy a special visit. Junior Buddy may be one of the Belize zoo's most popular animals. Buddy attracts admirers from all over the world with his beautiful coat and feline charm. Today he celebrated his eleventh birthday, and just like the past 10 years, a celebration with some of his biggest fans was held in his honour. Jaguars usually have a lifespan of about 10 to 15 years but, at eleven, the charismatic jaguar is thriving. And it does not seem like he will slow down anytime soon.

Thinking Carbon In Cayo
And, keeping it on the environment, the Ministry of the Environment, and Sustainable Development has launched a project called "Reducing the Carbon Footprint of San Ignacio Town and five surrounding villages in the Cayo District". Here's what it will do. First, LED street lamps will be installed, and an energy efficient community will be built. According to a release, these two developments alone will reduce local energy demands, and, they say, will also reduce the vulnerability of the communities to climate change related extreme weather events. That sounds a little simplistic�but there's Italian funding to make it real, and so it begins with 1000 LED streetlights which use 50% less energy than existing fixtures, while producing 3 times the light.

Channel 5

Soldiers, Cop Under Scrutiny as O.W. Reels from Vicious Beating and Killing
Seven soldiers of an elite unit of the Belize Defence Force and a police officer are in custody tonight following the savage beating of an Orange Walk resident at his [...]

Victim of Gang of 8 Speaks Out
Noe Sanchez was the other person attacked by the group of eight soldiers and a police officer. He told his story to the media, saying that as they were being [...]

BSAG Soldiers, Policeman Had 'No Authority': Chester
As we said, eight law enforcement officers are now in custody and there is an ongoing criminal and internal investigation into Ariel Audinette Salazar's death. There are also many unanswered [...]

P.S.B. Chief Says it May be Murder; D.P.P. Decides
ACP Chester Williams says that the men didn't get a directive from the commanders of the Orange Walk Police Station to go to Sanchez's house that morning. He says that [...]

Williams Says 'Rogues' Do Not Define Police, B.D.F.
And while the Police Department has had its fair share of a black eye, ACP Williams says that the actions of the men are not indicative of the mode of [...]

In Hattieville, Preacher/Businessman is Prey for Early Morning Thuggery
This morning, a most vicious act was visited on the former Regional Commander of the Salvation Army, Major Errol Robateau. The churchman now owns a bus service in Hattieville Village [...]

Where is Alaine Garcia and What Happened to Him?
Tonight, Alaine Garcia, a resident of Hattieville, remains missing, and his family believes something bad may have happened to him. The former Belize City resident was last seen on Tuesday [...]

No Money No Deh! FinSec Tells It Like It Is
Is government broke? So broke that they may have to resort to issuing treasury bills just to pay salaries at the end of the month? Recent correspondence to C.E.O.s purportedly [...]

P.M. Mum on Budget
The budget for the new financial year 2018-2019, is to be tabled in the House of Representatives on March ninth, that's two days after the municipal elections. From what we [...]

Business Senator Eyes True Accountability and Proper Spending
Still on the national budget, eagle eyes will be turned on Belmopan to see if Prime Minister Dean Barrow and his government have been able to live up to the [...]

Mark Lizarraga Says Societal Ills Must Also Be Addressed
Senator Lizarraga went on to address another key area of concern in the Budget: what will be allocated to addressing the root causes of crime such as joblessness and lack [...]

Backboards are Back in Buttonwood Bay - in Different Colors
Tonight there is a sort-of-happy ending to Thursday's story about the battle of the backboards at Buttonwood Bay Park. The "Kings of the Park" backboards installed and sponsored by area [...]

No Payment of Fuel Bills Leads to Diesel Ration
Information to our newsroom is that the supply of diesel fuel is running very low. In fact going into the weekend, gas stations are receiving only a limited amount and [...]

Akeem Augustine Charged for Nomination Day Shooting
He was previously accused, but later acquitted, of a murder. But twenty-three-year-old Akeem Augustine is back behind bars tonight, charged with the attempted murder of Emmerson Garnett and aggravated assault [...]

No Bail for Murder Accused Daniel Myvett, Facing Retrial
Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Williams says she cannot offer bail to accused murderer Daniel Myvett, who is awaiting re-trial on the charge of murder. Myvett is accused of killing Nigerian [...]

Re-Registration Will Lead to New-Look Electoral Map
The re-registration of the voters list is long overdue and the government has said that it will take place after the municipal elections and before general elections in 2020. There [...]

Belize, U.S. to Work Together on Policing Stolen Artifacts
An agreement was reached today between the governments of Belize and the United States on Cultural Property. The Memorandum of Understanding commits both governments to work together to fight the [...]

The Last of the Three Kings, Florencio Mes, Turns 80
Florencio Mes, the last of the "Three Kings", celebrated a milestone today. He turned eighty years old.� He is the renowned Mayan Harpist who lives in San Pedro Columbia in [...]

Maya Leaders Say Work is Not Done in San Jose Double Murder
San Jose, Toledo residents continue to puzzle over the horrific discovery of two sisters hacked to death outside the village after attending a church service and visiting a family member. [...]

LOVE FM

Will the Municipal Elections see a large turn-out of voters?
According to Election & Boundaries, the 2015 Municipal Elections saw fifty-seven percent of those registered to vote taking part in the voting process. Love news spoke to Joseph Sampson, Lecturer at the University of Belize, who spoke about the trends of the past elections. Joseph Sampson - Lecturer at the University of Belize "In Belize, �

Villagers suffer without water
The village of Gales Point Manatee has been without water for some time now. One of the villagers, Ionie Samuels, told Love News that the situation has disrupted their way of living as it has become difficult to do simple things. Samuels said that it is the second time in six months that they are �

NCFC speaks out against violence
In light of the recent death of a young child, David Morrison, the National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC) issued a press release expressing grave concern over the increase of violence that continues to plague our society. The release made reference to article 19 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) �