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Meet your San Pedro Town Councilor Candidates – Part II
With the municipal elections right around the corner, The San Pedro Sun would like to take the opportunity to present the Councilor Candidates to the San Pedro Town public. As such, five questions have been issued to all candidates in an effort to learn more about them. In this issue, we feature responses from candidates from The People’s United Party (PUP) and candidates from The United Democratic Party (UDP).
Heartaches of Renewing Our Belizean Passports
After not getting any attention from the gentleman, I then decided to pen a complaint to your office about our situation, we were then contacted by The Chief Executive Officer out of the Ministry of foreign Affairs, Ms. Alexis Rosado, by then, the folks at the permanent mission here in New York, were pointing the finger at the people at the Department of Immigration in Belmopan, while the folks in Belmopan were pointing their finger at the folks in New York. No one wanted to handle the hot potato or take responsibility.
Now, lets fast forward to September 8th, 2014, on that date last year, myself and my wife went to the permanent mission to Belize here in New York (reluctantly), to renew our passports again. Only this time we had to pay $110.00 American dollars (each) for our passports, again, we were told that we would have to wait 6-8 weeks to receive our passports, today’s date is January 21st, 2015, five months after applying and my wife is still waiting for her passport, even after she has already met all the requirements and paid all the monies attached to getting her passport, her passport is still MIA. Even after we paid a $110.00 American dollars (each), to the treasury of Belize, when converted to Belizean currency, we have paid $440.00 to the treasury of Belize, for what?
BAHA monitors Avian Influenza Cases
On Wednesday, January 14th, the Belize Agriculture Health Authority (BAHA) identified a possible outbreak of Avian Influenza Type A (Influenza type A viruses can infect people, birds, pigs, horses, dogs, marine mammals, and other animals) in two poultry farms in the Spanish Lookout Area. The infected poultry were part of the broiler breeder section of the farm and were immediately contained. Samples were sent to a reference laboratory in the United Stated of America for confirmation and subtyping, and determined that samples are not harmful to humans.
According to Miguel De Paz, Chief Veterinary Officer and Director of Animal Health Department at BAHA, the infected poultry was identified due to active surveillance. “There were almost no symptoms being shown. We detected the presence of the influenza due to random samplings that we carry out as part of our active surveillance efforts. We constantly are monitoring and testing food products across the country to ensure that the quality is up to par. That is how BAHA was alerted about the Avian Influenza in these farms,” said De Paz. He stated that while BAHA identified the presence of the virus, the subtype could not have been determined without further testing abroad. “There are 144 subtypes of Avian Influenza and out of that, only 18 are harmful. So while we detected the presence of the virus, we could not determine if it was harmful to public consumption. Once the samples were tested in the USA, we were informed that it was a subtype that was not harmful, and that the poultry merely had the flu,” said De Paz.
Mo’ Mojo brings Zydeco music to San Pedro
San Pedro was treated to the hard driving, high energy Zydeco based “Party-Gras” tunes of Mo’ Mojo on Saturday, January 24th. Held at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Arena, the concert was part of the American Music Abroad program led by the United States of America Embassy. San Pedro was the first stop for the band’s Belizean tour, followed by Corozal Town and San Ignacio Town.
Mo’ Mojo band is comprised of five members: Jen Maurer – accordion/vox, Leigh Ann Wise – percussion/trumpet/vox, Anthony Papaleo – fiddle/guitar, Darren Thompson – bass and Will Douglas – drums. Their music is a fusion of Zydeco (a kind of dance music originally from southern Louisiana, typically featuring accordion and guitar) and Cajun (an emblematic music of Louisiana, rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada) with reggae, rock & roll, funk, R&B, African, and Latin elements. The songs are sung in either English or French and portray the rich culture of the southern states of the USA. At the concert, the crowd enjoyed rich tunes from Mo’ Mojo, and some even got up and danced along with the band. Concert goers also enjoyed music from one of the island’s favorite band, Rompe Raja, as they opened the event.
Isla Bonita Elementary students host Open House
Isla Bonita Elementary School’s upper division students displayed their knowledge on social issues in an Open House held on Friday, January 23rd. The students prepared informational booths on the Rights of a Child, Child Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and HIV/AIDS. Several community members and students from the other island primary schools attended the Open House where they received valuable information on the issues that are rising in San Pedro.
The Open House started shortly after 1PM, and well-prepared students presented on their topics with the aid of pamphlets, pictures, and examples. Each booth also created a game relating to the topic and prizes were given to the winners of the games.
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Join the “Say No to Offshore Oil” in Belize Selfie Initiative
We all know how to take a selfie, right? Well if you don’t know how to, ask a friend to help you learn, because there is no better time to learn than right now. Why? Because a joint campaign by Belize’s Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage, Association of Protected Areas Management Organization (APAMO), Oceana Belize and other stakeholders is asking Belizeans to participate in a “Say No to Offshore Oil” selfie initiative.
Belizeans are being asked to take a selfie that conveys shock, anger, etc. that Government still has not said no to offshore oil exploration/drilling. If you are on Facebook and/or Instagram, please like and/or follow and invite others to like and/or follow.
Belize Shines in TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travelers’ Choice Awards
TripAdvisor just released its 2015 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards for the new year and Belize is up there once again with the best in the world. Travelers from around the globe have spoken and it’s great to see that Belize is trending amongst the best in the industry.
* San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, remains strong on the list of the Top 10 Hotels in Belize with Victoria House topping the list and the #1 Island in the World holding strong to seven spots on the list.
* Five Belize hotels were listed amongst the 25 Top Hotels in Central America (four of which were from Ambergris Caye.
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Say No to Offshore Oil Selfie support: ACCSD
As part of a joint campaign between Coalition, APAMO, Oceana and other stakeholders, ACCSD supporters are being asked to participate in a “Say No to offshore Oil” selfie initiative. The selfie should convey shock, anger, etc. that Government still has not said no to offshore oil. Please see below:
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Mo' Mojo in San Ignacio
Yesterday Mo' Mojo had a jam session with the World Culture Band and other local artists at JJ's Restaurant and Bar in San Ignacio.
Tonight the group will perform their FINAL concert in Belize at the Welcome Center in San Ignacio! Don't miss out!
The concert starts at 7:00 pm and is FREE!
Check out footage from the jam session.
Street Art Festival: Sidewalk Chalk Competition
Feb 18th 2-10PM Albert Street
Reducing Illegal Trafficking of Timber In the Chiquibul Forest
Launching event (27th of January, 2015) of the EU FAO FLEGT funded project titled “Reducing Illegal Trafficking of Timber In the Chiquibul Forest through a Consolidated Bi-National Effort.” 31 persons attended including partnering organizations of Guatemala , namely Asociacion Balam and the National Council on Protected Areas.
A Tribute To Belizean Artists
San Pedro don't miss this grand event this Saturday January 31st at the Paradise Theater. Get your tickets at the Reef Radio Office on Pescador Drive. Come and enjoy this once in a lifetime event featuring great talents like: Ernestine Carballo, David and Oscar Aguilar, Ismael "El Buki" Chacon, San Pedro's very own Natalie Arceo, and Ralfy el Phantom. SEE YOU THERE!!
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PUP Stands By Hon. Marco - For Now At Least
PUP Orange Walk East Standard Bearer Marco Tulio Mendez was the main subject of discussion today at an emergency meeting of the party’s parliamentarians, executive members and standard bearers. It took place at party headquarters starting at 2:00 pm, where we saw all the party officials streaming in – all except Dr. Marco Tulio Mendez – who has shunned public appearances since child molestation allegations emerged against him. The meeting lasted about two and a half hours, after which party leader Francis Fonseca laid out the party’s position on the troubling case of Dr. Mendez:…
"Obviously we are dealing with allegations. So far nothing formal has come to the party's attention or to my attention. So we’re dealing with rumours and allegations that have been made against honourable Dr. Marco Tulio Mendez. Based on the nature of these allegations, we have heard and received them.
A Soldier, A Suspect, Now A Prisoner
Tonight, 39 year-old Eber Navarette, a Belize Defence Force Sargeant attached to the Price Barracks Compound in Ladyville, is at prison after being busted with an unlicensed firearm in Cayo yesterday evening. But it may be more than just an isolated arrest – credible reports tell us that Sargeant Navarette was being trialed by police – because he is a person of interest in the recent burglary of the “Echelon 7” munitions stockpile in Lord’s Bank.
Police trailed Navarette into a taxi where they had information that he might be in possession of unlicensed weapon. Navarette got out of the vehicle at the corner of Awe and Carmelita Streets – where police pulled up to search him.
Police say that the soldier ran away, and they set chase. While he was fleeing, one of the officers say they saw him remove a black object from his pants which resembled a handgun. When police finally caught him, they conducted the search.
Cop Caught For Cocaine
And there is another lawman in the news, this one for drug trafficking.
Police made a major drug bust on the Hummingbird highway yesterday evening. According to reports, at about 3:30 yesterday evening police officers stopped a taxi between mile 17 and 18 on the Hummingbird Highway. When officers searched the vehicle, they found two parcels of cocaine amounting to 2.8 kilos, or about six pounds.
All 4 men :37 year old police Corporal Martin Mas of Belmopan, 27 year old Pedro Sho of Corozal, 41 year old Tom Martinez of Bullet Tree and 38 year old taxi driver of Belmopan Bernard Che - were all charged for drug trafficking and remanded to the Belize central prison.
Supal Boss "Soup" Shot (Again)
36 year Jason “Soup” Williams, the reputed gang boss of Supal Street was shot last night in Belize City, and tonight, Police are on high alert for possible retaliation. It happened on Fairweather Street, not far from his home at around 9:00 pm.
There have been numerous attempts made on Williams’ life in the past, but once again, he escaped suffering only minor injuries to the right leg and right hand. The officer commanding the Criminal Investigations Branch in Belize City, briefed the media this afternoon to provide what information they have at this time. Here’s what he told us:
Supt. Hilberto Romero - OC, CIB Belize City
"Tuesday 27th of January around 9:15 PM, police responded to a report of a shooting incident on Fairweather street. They then visited the KHMH where they say Jason Williams, 36 years, with a gunshot wound to the leg and a gunshot wound to the arm. He was admitted to the KHMH in a stable condition. The information was that he was sitting down at an area on Fairweather street across the bridge, when a male person approached and fired several shots at his direction causing the injuries to him."
Police Caught And Shot Escapee Willoughby
After almost 7 weeks on the run, terrorizing residents in the Cayo District, 25 year-old Emmanuel Willoughby, the prison inmate who escaped on December 13 is at under police guard at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital tonight.
That’s after police shot him in the right arm and leg when they detained him last night, just after 7:30 on Arlington Drive. It was the end result of a heated pursuit through an urban swamp.
Today, police briefed the media saying that he resisted arrest and he held an object in his hand, which resembled a weapon:
Supt. Hilberto Romero - OC, CIB Belize City
"Emmanuel Willoghby, who escaped from the Kolbe foundation. Police launched an investigation in the Arlington drive area, where we was found as a result he was apprehended and we shot to the leg and to the arm."
Matura Detained As a Consequence of Willoughby
According to residents of Arlington Drive – they first saw 25 year old Emmanuel Willoughby on Monday evening when he was dropped off in the area by a taxi cab. Willoughby allegedly told 3 men who were standing on the street that he had just robbed a grocery store in Cayo and had hijacked the taxi cab to bring him to Belize City. Less than 5 minutes after police spotted Willoughby in the area and chased him. The escapee managed to jump a fence and fled the vicinity. Police then continued to search the men in the area and found a cell phone which they believed belonged to the owner of the grocer store in Cayo. The phone was found on 30 year old Delroy Matura – and he was taken to San Ignacio Magistrate Court where he was charged with handling stolen goods. But according to Matura’s family, Willoughby had dropped the phone while attempting to run from police and had no connections with Delroy Matura who had only picked up the phone.
Police Puzzled Over Pitts Party Shooting
Tonight, 27 year-old Eugene Pitts, the UB student who was shot while he was at a party during the weekend, remains in the intensive care unit at the KHMH.
He’s recovering from injuries he received from the shotgun pellets just before midnight on Saturday. He’s told police that he doesn’t know who shot him, neither do any of the partygoers who were at the house in Hattieville.
Today, police told us that because no one saw the gunman, they have very little to go on by way of investigation:
Pitts suffered the rupture of multiple internal organs due to the pellets in his midsection.
Spreading The Message Of Islam in Belize
The “Islamic State” or “ISIS” – we’ve all heard of it on international news - but the reality of it remains remote in Belize.
While these issues do not directly affect Belize, for some, it does affect their perception of Muslims. And representatives of the AH-MADI-YYA Muslim community are here to change that. They held a media briefing today at the Radisson to bring what they say is the true and untainted face of Islam to light. Senior Vice President of the Muslim Community in Canada says this convention – which is the first of its kind in Belize – is only the beginning of a spiritual revolution.
Mubarak Nazir - Senior Vice President, Muslim Community in Canada
"we're trying to speak to the people here in Belize, it's a beautiful country. We're going to offer prayers for the development of this country, we want all religions to come together because we believe the source of all religions is from god. So we want to get together and speak about how to achieve peace of mind, how to become productive members of this country. How to become more law abiding, how to become good husbands, how to become good wife, good students.
Pineda For Indecent Assault
18 year-old Eric Pineda is tonight facing an indecent assault charge after being accused of taking a 13 year-old girl on a date and then touching her inappropriately.
The incident is alleged to have happened on November 1, 2014 when Pineda is accused of taking the minor to an ice cream parlor. The girl says that while they were sitting down on opposite chairs, Pineda fondled her leg. She says that it made her very uncomfortable.
The girl didn’t mention anything to her family, and it was not until her mother came across text messages and a conversation on her Facebook messenger that she found out that Pineda was trying to seduce her daughter – going so far as to arrange a date to meet up at a San Ignacio hotel.
Min. Grant Went To Washington For VP Biden Message on Energy Independence
World oil prices continue to fall and it’s putting a hurting on Venezuela which depends on oil for 95% of its foreign exchange earnings. And while that specter of social unrest threatens that country, the US Government is seizing upon the opportunity to regain some imperial footing in its own back yard.
On Monday in Washington, Vice President Joe Biden invited Caribbean leaders to talk about energy security. The US wants the region to move away from Petrocaribe, decrease its reliance on oil and focus on alternative energy sources such as solar.
According to US News reports, Biden offered US assistance – with strings attached. He said, quote, “First and foremost, you have to deal with corruption…You need to be choosing projects because they are the most competitive, not for other reasons…we’re not going to waste money. We’re going to insist on considerably more transparency…” And referring obliquely to Petrocaribe, he added, quote, “We’re not here to replace one flawed financing scheme with another.”
Human Rights For LBGT
Human rights – that’s what the LBGT community says they are deprived of by a homophobic society.
And rights inclusion was the subject of a conference today at the Radisson. The discussion centered on the barriers to all hum rights that the LGBT community faces. But, Executive Director of UNIBAM, Caleb Orozco told us that this human rights discussion should not be confined to the LGBT community but extended to the broader society.
"For us this conference speaks to the principle of inclusion and a recognition that rights are indivisible and that rights are universal in how you recognise and approach them. Fundamentally what we're looking her is not a confrontation but an engagement process of bringing various sectors together to recognise that we all have individual and collective responsibilities to respond to the challenges of upholding rights enforcements and protection issues.
Caleb On Constitutional Case
And the case that sparked the controversy surrounding the discussion on LGBT rights in 2013 is the case that Orozco brought against the government of Belize challenging section 53 of the criminal code. This code states that “every person who has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any person or animal shall be liable to imprisonment for ten years.” According to Orozco this section violates his right to privacy, dignity and equality as a gay man. We asked Caleb to update us on this case today.
"I'm beginning to feel after 17 months of being the claimant in this case that justice has been delayed and for me that's important because; Here I am, bringing a case to the court and for whatever reason, via administration, shortage or personnel, I haven't gotten a decision in 17 months. More precisely, the delay doesn't being any conclusion or closure to the discussion nor does it bring any relief to the quality of life that I must lead.
Who Wants To Study In Taiwan
The 2015 Taiwanese scholarship application period is open. A briefing was held this morning at the Chateau Caribbean Hotel to provide information about the application process and the programs that are available. At today’s briefing, the room was packed with eager and excited applicants and according to the Interim President of the Belize- Taiwan alumni society, they have every reason to be - given that this scholarship provides recipients with the opportunity to advance socially and academically.
Those who do get accepted should be contacted in August. Only about 26 applicants can be accepted.
CSME - Making Job Opportunities Real In The Caribbean
The CARICOM Single Market and Economy – Belize is a part of it – but where is it really, or what is it, you might ask. Indeed, other than that logo on our passport, the CSME seems to float in the geopolitical ether. But, a team from CARICOM is hoping to bring it right to your front door. They’re here to talk to trade officials about the enhancement of CSME operations – specifically a document called a skilled national certificate. That’s the document which enables you to work anywhere in CARICOM without a work permit – just like a regular citizen. Now, as part of a CARICOM competitiveness project that document will be available online and processed through a free movement desk in Belmopan. Now, if your experience tells you that the only thing that moves freely across desks in the government bureaucracy – are things that move under the table – well, you’re wrong: in this new electronic era, skilled national certificates will move faster than a citizen Kim application with a Penner stamp. Here’s how the expert explained it at yesterday’s session at the Black Orchid Resort:….
He Says He Stabbed Ellis
34 year-old Nathaniel Thomas Jr. will spend 4 years in jail after pleading guilty to dangerous harm. He was accused of stabbing Ellis Ortiz.
It happened at around 7:30 p.m. on January 22, 2012, when – in a dispute over a female - Thomas stabbed Ortiz in the left side of his abdomen. Ortiz said that Thomas continued to attack him, and he had to defend himself. Thomas stabbed him 5 more times, and the fight didn’t stop until after a bystander intervened and wrenched the knife away from Thomas. Ortiz was rushed to the hospital, where the doctors saved him.
KHMH On Maternal Mishaps
Two weeks ago we told you about the case of 18 year old Lucia Martinez - the first time mother who suffered a terrible infection after medial staff allegedly left a swab in her during post delivery clean up’s. Since then, she and her husband have retained an attorney who they took to a meeting with the CEO of the KHMH, Dr. Adrian Coye. He told us he cannot discuss details but that the meeting did somewhat clear the air:…
On another case of post delivery mishaps, 25 year old Norma Noemi Marroquin delivered a child at the private Spanish Lookout Clinic on January fifth, 2015. But, within a week, she came down with a severe and painful infection. That’s when she ended up at the KHMH where she had emergency surgery on the thirteenth of January and died 3 days later. Doctors told her husband that her ovary had burst inside her as a result of an infection caused by the child’s placenta being left inside her. It is a case of maternal mortality that has left a newborn without a mother, and the private and public healthcare system with a black eye. Yesterday we asked CEO Peter Allen if anything could have been done to save her:….
Belize Realizing MDG's
But the truth is the KHMH sees about 1600 to 1800 deliveries annually and the vast majority go without incident. That’s the kind of positive statistic that the ministry is focusing on as it closes in on the Millennium Development Goals:..
2015 is the year of assessment for millennium development goals.
Fill It Up, King-Man!
For years, a number of residents in low lying Lake Independence, especially in the Gungulung area, have been plagued by swamps and floods which inundate their yards, forcing them to trudge through unsanitary conditions to get to and from their houses.
That area, like other Southside constituencies such as Port Loyola, Pickstock and Collet, was developed in haphazard fashion andlots ar ento unformly filled. And so, just in time for city council elections, government has chartered a landfill program to assist those needy residents.
It is financed by the OPEC Fund for International Development, and Mark King, the Minister of State within Martinez’s ministry, made sure that his constituents had a head start today.
King Takes On All Comers
King also had some boasting to do about the upcoming city council election. That’s because Yolanda Schakron – who would have been his opponent in the 2012 general elections is now running for PUP Mayor. That has King pumped up and beating his chest. Today we asked him about his immediate opponent:…
Reporter
"The city council elections will becoming up. This may be your first test to see your muscle versus against Cordel Hyde are you intimidated?"
Hon. Mark King - Minister of State, Ministry of Human Development
"Well, absolutely not. First of all, there is no Cordel Hyde in this constituency, he's gone, his time is up and he's no longer returning. My driver is going to a city councillor and win right here and I organised for that and at the end of the day, I have guaranteed Shackron that I will be the cause of her losing the municipal election because I will bring out the most votes from Lake I.”
Could PUP End Up Like Penner?
And keeping it on politics, at the top of the newscast we told you how the PUP would be standing by its Orange walk East Representative Marco Tulio Mendez – at least for the time being. If Mendez is criminally charged, then that could change. But, there is some tactical value in the PUP closing ranks and taking a conservative position at this time – and that’s because the prospect of a bye-election is a costly and complicated one. But then that wouldn;t make them much better We asked the party leader about the moral hazard of ending up in a bad situation:..
Jules Vasquez
"Might it not evolve into a situation where the party may at some point have to distance itself for what ever reason, but Mr. Mendez has indicated he will fight and defend his reputation. So could there be the evolution of a situation similar to what has happened to Elvin Penner, where he refused to go any where and just sits at the end of the back bench and reserves the seat for the UDP; Which is very important and also strategically for the PUP reserving a seat and not going to a bi-election is some how strategically important."
Will Audrey Run?
Recently, Audrey Matura-Shepherd seems to be on the frontline of every conflict – but will she try and parlay this high visibility, into a political career?
Yesterday our colleague from the Guardian Newspaper asked her if she has political aspirations.
Here’s her barbed response:
We asked Audrey Wallace, CEO in the Prime Minister’s Office, about Matura-Shepherd’s claim that Wallace approached her on behalf of the Prime Minister to become a member of the United Democratic Party.
She told us categorically that she has done no such thing, and to her knowledge, Matura-Shepherd is already partial toward the UDP… But as you heard, Matura-Shepherd claims that she is being treated as a follower of the Opposition, PUP – and that was certainly cemented last week with this front page appearance.
They Are The Champions
On Monday, we showed you our story with the 2014 Nationals for the Belize Amateur Athletics Association, the first 1 in 5 years.
Well, we have been provided with the results of the 2 day competition – and here are some of them.
In the 100-metre race, Tricia Flores placed first. For the males, the Mark Anderson was the top sprinter.
In the 200 metres, Shanicka Augustine was first place for females while For the males, Linford Avila won.
In the 400 metre race, there was only 1 female who competed, and she was Ashtomie Carr. For the males, Mark Anderson placed first.
In the 800, only 2 females ran the race, and between them, Ashtomie Carr was faster than Delmi Hernandez. For the males, Erson Moreira placed first, beating Alexander Alvarado.
In the 5K marathon, no females competed, but for the males, Giovanni Baizar ran faster than his only competitor, Alexander Alvarado.
New Ring Road
Today, the Ministry of Works signed 2 important construction contracts to repair the ring road in Belmopan City under the Road Safety Project. Errol Gentle, the CEO in the Ministry of Works and Transport, said at the ceremony this afternoon that all the government and private sector partners must work together to ensure that this project serves Belmopan to it’s full intended effect:
Channel 5
P.U.P. Executive Meets on Mendez Allegations
This afternoon, the National Executive of the People’s United Party met to discuss the unpleasant and very serious allegations being made against Orange Walk East Area Representative Dr. Marco Tulio [...]
Fonseca Says Only Allegations…No Evidence
Fonseca said he would not go so far as to say what exactly the party will do in the event that criminal charges are brought against Doctor Mendez. He stated [...]
Escaped Prisoner Shot by Police
Dangerous prisoner turn escapee Emmanuel Willoughby is a fugitive no longer. He is currently under Police guard at the K.H.M.H. after he was shot twice during his apprehension by Police [...]
Emmanuel Willoughby Was On Crime Rampage in Cayo
So why did Emmanuel Willoughby leave Cayo and come to Belize City? It could be because Cayo Police had launched an intensive manhunt for him. Today, News Five spoke to [...]
Jason “Soup” Williams Shot Again
One hour and a half after the shooting of Willoughby, shots rang out once again…this time on Fairweather Street on South Side Belize City. Just after nine p.m., an attempt [...]
Kidnapping Attempts Cause Panic in OW
There is growing concern tonight over the safety of primary school students. In the past few days, there have been reports of alleged attempts at kidnapping in Belmopan and Corozal. [...]
Corozal Police Seek Suspected Child Predator
In a separate incident in the north, which may have some bearing to the incident in Orange Walk, Corozal police are looking for a man who tried to lure a [...]
B.D.F. Soldier Busted with Unlicensed Weapon
A B.D.F. soldier is in remand at the Belize Central Prison after he was busted with an illegal weapon and ammunition. Eber Navarette was under surveillance in Benque, and when [...]
SIB Releases 2014 Stats
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) today released the 2014 External Trade and Consumer Price Index stats which show that imports went up while exports went down. At December of [...]
Dennis Gabourel Guilty of Grievous Harm, Not Rape
Just before noon today, a jury of two women and seven men stepped into the deliberating room to decide the fate of businessman, Dennis Gabourel who back in September 2003, [...]
Belize City Man Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Harm
The trial of Nathanial Thomas Junior, who was accused of stabbing the boyfriend of his ex girlfriend, concluded today. Neighbors had to intervene to stop the domestic dispute and Thomas [...]
Dangriga Police Make Cocaine Bust
The following did not appear on the police report, but on Tuesday, January twenty-second, Police visited an area between miles seventeen and eighteen on the Humming Bird where they intercepted [...]
Medical Waste Discarded in Ladyville has Residents Outraged
Which of Belize City’s medical facilities dumped hazardous medical waste on a heavily trafficked road in Ladyville? At this point nobody knows. All that is certain is that on Tuesday [...]
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied says Caleb Orozco
In Jamaica, a trial is taking place in which former Professor Brendan Bain is challenging the University of the West Indies for wrongful dismissal. Bain was terminated after he gave [...]
Rights Inclusion Conference Hosted in Belize
A Rights Inclusion Conference was held today at the Radisson Fort George in Belize City. The event which is a collaborative effort between the Women’s Issues Network, better known as [...]
Conference Seeks to Advance Rights Among Marginalized Groups
The conference saw the participation of representatives from various sectors—including social, environment and health—and is part of a larger public education strategy to get citizens to think about the issues [...]
Over 100 Students aspiring for Taiwanese Scholarships
Since the inception of the Taiwanese scholarship program over two hundred and sixty Belizeans have successfully acquired graduate and post graduate degrees from Taiwanese institutions and over a hundred and [...]
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