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The San Pedro Sun
Meet the 2018 San Pedro Pirates Football Club Players!
As the new season of the Premiere League of Belize (PLB) has commenced, The San Pedro Sun is pleased to introduce to their fans the players that form the San Pedro Pirates Football Club.
San Pedro Tiger Sharks win opening 2018 NEBL game against Belmopan Bandits
The new season of the National Elite Basketball League (NEBL) tipped off on Thursday, January 18th, with sub-champions, the San Pedro Tiger Sharks, taking their first victory against the defending 2017 champions, the Belmopan Bandits. Inside the University of Belize gymnasium in the capital city of Belmopan, the island team dominated the match during all four quarters, nailing a 103-74 victory. During the last minutes of the game, the Bandits made a series of scores in an attempt to level with their opponent, but the visiting squad simply returned with buckets of their own. With a long three-pointer shot by Afri Black, the Tiger Sharks sealed the game with a final score of 103-74.
The Tiger Sharks' next game will be on Friday, January 26th against Verdes at the Sacred Heart College in San Ignacio, Cayo District.
One Suspect Detained For The Murder Of Alfredo Cowo
San Pedro Police are investigating the murder of Alfredo Cowo who was shot in the early hours of Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the San Pedro Central Park. Police have one person in custody in relations to the murder of Cowo.
Belize City Police came to the island to assist in investigations that led to the detainment of on suspect, of which police are not releasing much information about.
U.S State Department issues Travel Advisory for Belize; island businesses not affected
The United States State Department issued a travel advisory for Belize on Wednesday, January 10th, warning American citizens to exercise caution when in the country. The advisory states that violent crime, such as sexual assault, armed robbery, and murder are common in Belize and local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Despite this warning, hoteliers and other members of the tourism sector on Ambergris Caye continue to report good business. They regret the advisory, which puts a black eye on the country but they encourage visitors to continue visiting Belize and the island for a memorable getaway.
Meet your 2018 Municipal Elections Mayoral Candidates
With the municipal elections right around the corner, The San Pedro Sun takes the opportunity to present the Mayoral Candidates to the San Pedro Town public. As such, questions have been issued to all candidates in an effort to learn more about them.
Editor's Note: The San Pedro Sun invited both the UDP and PUP candidates to respond to the following questions. The United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate, Daniel Guerrero, declined to participate.
Candidate Name: Andre Perez Representing Party: People's United Party Why are you running, and what makes you a good Mayoral Candidate? I, Andre Perez, am offering myself for Mayor of San Pedro Town for the reason that this town is my home. It's a beautiful place to behold and, therefore, we must preserve its resources at all costs.
Ambergris Today
One Suspect Detained For The Murder Of Alfredo Cowo
San Pedro Police are investigating the murder of Alfredo Cowo who was shot in the early hours of Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the San Pedro Central Park. Police have one person in custody in relations to the murder of Cowo.
Belize City Police came to the island to assist in investigations that led to the detainment of on suspect, of which police are not releasing much information about.
Misc Belizean Sources
Koko King Movie Night
The sun is out at the end of a miserable week - come and enjoy Dinner and a Movie - Tadeo Jones 2 first and then The Princess Bride to follow. Kids meals, popcorn and marshmallows are available.
Paradise Theater playing this weekend
Thank You For Your Service,
BOO2!,
Three Billboards,
Jigsaw.
2 Mexican Comedians will be performing life on Saturday Night in the big, brought to you by Reef Radio.. $25 pre order $30 door ..
There will still be movies playing in the small room simultaneously.
Ten Years since the Passing of Andy Vivian Palacio
Today Friday 19th, 2018 marks 10 years since the untimely passing of one of Belize's Greatest Musical Ambassadors and Cultural icons, the legendary Andy Vivian Palacio. He will forever live on in our hearts and memories.
SUPPLY OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
The Government of Belize (GOB) through the Supplies Control Unit (SCU), would like to advise the general public that it has arrived at a successful agreement with the importers of LPG and wishes to inform that the supply of LPG to Belize will remain uninterrupted.
The GOB further advises that there will be no immediate adjustment to the controlled price of LPG following the last adjustment issued on January 13th, 2018. LPG prices are subject to seasonal adjustments, volatility of which is pegged to external market dynamics, specifically, the price of oil and climatic conditions. Despite this, the GOB has not adjusted the controlled prices for LPG since January of 2017.
The Government of Belize will continue to ensure stability in the controlled price of LPG to consumers and at the same time secure its continuous supply for all end users.
Government of Belize Issues Statement on Incident at the Western Border
The Ministry of Defence wishes to make clear that the Belize Defence Force (BDF) was not involved in a recent incident at the Benque Viejo del Carmen Border involving a Guatemalan media personnel.
The Belize Defence Force does not currently have a permanent presence at the Western Border or any other formal border entry facility. The BDF at all times would only attend to matters at these facilities on a needs basis. The BDF, therefore, was not at the Western Border Facility at the time of the incident.
Security at these Border Facilities is the responsibility of the Border Management Authority assisted by permanent police outposts.
Belize Hotel Association will be at the Washington Travel and Adventure Show this weekend
January 20 & 21 at the Washington Convention Center. Stop in at our booth # 521 and let us help you plan your next exciting Belize Vacation!!
Looking for Literacy Intervention Specialists
Are you a US citizen with expertise in early childhood literacy, literacy intervention strategies, designing educational materials, and delivering effective teacher training for literacy? Are you interested in helping the Ministry of Education in Belize expand its national literacy initiative? Peace Corps Response seeks 7 Literacy Intervention Specialists to volunteer in Belize for 11 months to further this initiative. Consider sharing your skills, expertise and enthusiasm with us and APPLY TODAY to be here in June!
Ya'axch� is seeking a consultant to provide financial management training
Between February 10th and March 31st 2018. Ya'axch� now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services.
Expression of interest should include a r�sum�/CV and proposed budget and must be emailed to christina.garcia(a)yaaxche.org by 8 am on Friday, January 26th.
Channel 7
Cowo Killer Charged
San Pedro Police have arrested a man for the execution style murder of Alfredo Cowo. It happened early on Tuesday morning in the center of the town - when a lone gunman walked up and shot Cowo in the chest.
Well, based on an ID parade, and, reportedly, corroboration from his accomplice, police have arrested and charged 33 year old San Pedrano William Godoy for Murder.
He was charged this evening, and is expected to be arraigned on Monday.
Police believe the murder is the result of underworld dealings related to drugs. As we reported, the 26 year old Cowo had a 7 and half page rap sheet including 43 charges and 9 convictions.
Foreign Minister Speaks on Kaibiles Coming Over To Belize Side
Last night, we showed you that leaked video surveillance footage from the Benque Viejo Border where 3 Guatemalan soldiers waltzed into the Belize Immigration Hall.
As we told you, those with experience in border relations see it a major disrespect, but these soldiers came over to the Belizean side on Tuesday night at around 8:30. They were there to inquire about an incident that had occurred earlier in the day. One of the soldiers, a Kaibil, spoke to the on-duty immigration officer, but he was directed to take his inquiries to the OAS Office.
Government sources tell us that they were on Belizean territory for about 10 minutes or so after started going around.
Opposition Leader Says UDP Gov't Needs Help On Foreign Affairs
And Opposition Leader John Briceno had his own take on it today. He says the government negotiators need help from the PUP. CTV-3 caught up with Briceno on the campaign trail in Corozal.
Hon. John Briceno, Leader of the Opposition:
"The Guatemalan military brazenly walked into our territory with complete disregard to our borders. We are calling out the government that we need to be able to act and address these things expeditiously. We can't wait. We need to act on it very quickly. We in the PUP we stand ready to work with the government on this matter. We cannot sit back idly and allow the Guatemalans to just move in as easily as they wish into our territory. We need to call them out. We need to write the OAS. We need to write the Security Council. We need to write the UN. We need to be able to visit the Friends of Belize all over the world; in Central America, the Caribbean, United States, Canada and meet with their foreign minister to tell them to look at what is happening and we need your support."
What Really Happened With the Guatemalan Journalist
Those Guatemalan soldiers were trying to get a clear understanding of what happened when a Guatemalan journalist came in contact with a Belize police officer in in the Adjacency Zone area.
That journalist, Rigoberto Escobar, reported that he was attacked by Belizean law enforcement in the Adjacency Zone - also known as the Belize border - because he was trying to get footage of the area. According to the report from the Prensa Libre newspaper he works for, a policeman and 2 civilians approached him and told him to leave. That's allegedly when the officer assaulted him. After the incident, he reported it to the Guatemalan customs.
This cell phone video of the incident, courtesy Jose Sanchez, shows Escobar in a confrontation with a Belizean police officer. In the footage, it appears that the officer is calmly trying to tell him that he is not allowed to use his camera in that location. Escobar appears to be confronting the officer insisting that he should be allowed to carrying his business. The video does not show what, if anything, happened after that.
Hon. Elrington Says US Work Visa Eligibility Revocation for Belizeans Isolated
We also took the opportunity to ask Elrington about the ban that the US Department of Homeland Security placed on Belizeans who are no longer eligible to get H2 or work visas.
The US Department of Homeland Security published a decision that Belize, Haiti and Samoa are to be put on a list of countries whose citizens can't get this class of visas.
The ban will last for 1 year, at least and the US Government's reason for it is that the authorities here are not doing enough to combat human trafficking. The Federal Register says, quote, "Belize is listed on the U.S. Department of State's 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report as a Tier 3'' country. Tier 3'' means the country does not fully meet the Trafficking Victims Protection Act's minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so."
Opposition Leader Says Visa Ban Due To UDP Corruption
And we also have reaction from opposition leader John Briceno. He says the ban on workers visas is all about the actions, and inaction of the UDP:
Hon. John Briceno, Leader of the Opposition:
"The reality is that the United States government has been calling out the government on the serious issues of human trafficking. The United States have been calling out the government on issues of drug trafficking in this country and they believe that they are high officials that are involved both in human trafficking and drug trafficking and that we are turning a blind eye and until we take decisive steps, until we take decisive actions, they are going to continue to punish."
Butane Companies Come Around To GOB's Price Solution, But For How Long?
All this week - the Central American companies that import butane or LPG into Belize have been shorting their supply. They've also threatened to cut off that supply - trying to force government into the second increase in a week. As we reported, last week Friday's increase pushed the price per hundred pound cylinder up by seven dollars.
But the suppliers say world prices have cut deep into their margins, and they need the increase. But, after a few tough days of negotiation with the Bureau of Standards and the Ministry of Economic Development, all sides have agreed that the price will remain as is - for now.
A release issued this afternoon says quote, "The Government of Belizehas arrived at a successful agreement with the importers of LPGthe supply of LPG to Belize will remain uninterrupted."
UB Says More Students Than Ever Can't Pay
The University of Belize says it has seen, quote, "an unprecedented rise in students' inability to meet their financial obligations in a timely manner, end quote.
In response, President Clement Sankat has written a letter to students saying, quote, "if you haven't met your 40% payment that was due yesterday, let me set your heart at ease and tell you unequivocally, that we are not going to remove your registration at this time."
But, the university warns, it can only help so much. The President urges students to visit the accounts receivable office to set up a payment plan - because, quote, "the extent of what the University can offer is limited - UB can only be as flexible as our financial circumstances will permit. The students have until a March 30th deadline to meet their obligations.
Belize Deportations From US Much Lower Than Neighbors
By now, we all know that - for the next year at least - Belizeans will not be eligible for US "H2" workers visas. And while much has been made of US President Donald Trump's closed immigration policies, since he was elected fewer Belizeans have been deported.
Statistics from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement show, first, that our Central American neighbors lead the list for number of deportations. Positions one through four for the most deportees are held by our neighbors, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Our other Central American neighbor, Nicaragua is at number 11.
And while those Central American Nations have hundreds of thousands of deportees - Belize is way down the list at #47 wth just 82 deportees in 2017 - which is down 30% from the previous year's total of 120.
A Conference On Counselling
Today marked the second day of a two day workshop that was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and The New York Mount Sinai University.
The workshop was focused on Mental Health. We spoke Eleanor Bennett from the Ministry of Health who gave us more insight to the different mental Health topics that were discussed.
Eleanor Bennett, Ministry of Health - Mental Health Unit:
"It's really a workshop that is being done in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Mount Saini University in New York. We have 2 facilitators from that university who have come here to talk about various issues of mental health and the objective of their visit is to increase the knowledge and skills of the practicing professionals in the mental health field."
Fire Victims Still Out In The Cold, But Rebounding
On Wednesday we told you about the fire on Glenn Street that destroyed three homes leaving 8 families homeless. The City Council and the Sports Council temporarily housed them in dorms at the MCC football facility.
This morning we stopped by and caught up with one of the victims Rutillo Villanueava. He and his family of 12 lost everything but they are grateful for the assistance they are receiving.
Rutillo Villanueva, Fire Victim:
"I need a house I can't stay here for long they just gave us three days."
Sahar Vasquez, reporter:
"So you have a time limit?"
Rutillo Villanueva:
"Well they told me until Saturday but if I can't get by Saturday I think they have to try and extend it. I am around looking but it is hard. Apart from everything the people are looking after us. We have a good place. We have clean bathrooms and everything. Yes ma'am I can't complain. I am glad for the help and I appreciate it."
Caught With Contraband/Weed
This morning Orange Walk police raided the home of 29 year old Guadalupe Reymundo Flores. They were looking for drugs, but found a whole lot more.
The search turned up over three pounds of weed in a knapsack along with 60 cases of assorted Mexican beers, various sodas, over 20 sacks of flour, as well as 1 sack of onions and a box of tomatoes. All the contraband was handed over to customs while Flores was charged for "Drug Trafficking."
Foreign Minister Defends Fugitive Brother
At the top of the news, we showed you our interview with Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington on several newsmaking topics.
We also asked about - something that's kind of been on the back burner - and that's his brother Dr. Errol Elrington. He made headlines back in July of 2014. That's when the website of the Office of the US Inspector General in the Department of Health and Human Services listed him on its "fugitive profiles" page.
In October of 2013, an arrest warrant was issued for Elrington for racketeering, Medicaid fraud and health care fraud. Investigators believe that Elrington falsely billed Medicare and Medicaid more than $400,000 US for services that he never performed, and that he employed an unlicensed physician who allegedly engaged in criminal sexual misconduct.
Robber Made Off With Iphone X
A man was robbed of his latest Apple phone and watch at a local fast food joint. Yesterday at 6:50 28 year old Bunty Ponwani says he was at a fast food spot on the southside when a man walked into the restaurant and held him up with what looked like a gun. He handed over a black iPhone X cell phone, valued at $2,200 dollars, and an Apple watch valued at $1,000 dollars.
The man ran off with the high valued items and his wallet. Police have made no arrests.
Ras Indio Promises U.N.I.T.Y
Unity. That is the name of Queen Latifah's hit song released in 1993 and now Belizean artist Ras Indio along with Boss Lady have done what could be called a 25th anniversary remix. For them, the message of the song is what they want people to hear.
Today they stopped by our studios to share more on the song - whose relevance may be greater than ever:
The video for the song is available on youtube or at Das Indio's Facebook page.
The Wonders of Cedar Bark Celebrated
Cocono Bwai is another artist premiering a new video. Cecil Jenkins is committed to keeping the "Brokdong" Tradition alive. He told us how his new song, Cedar Bark builds on the tradition - by extolling the virtues of a roots remedy for all that ails you:
And he's not only pushing the genre forward with new songs - Cocono bwai is also introducing a "Brokdong Band". He says he saw how essential this was when he recently went on a trade show tour to Russia:..
You can find Coconobwai's new song on his Facebook page.
Everyone For Ecumenical
Stann Creek Ecumenical High School is hosting two fundraiser events to support their school initiatives. The first is a pageant where 5 girls will give all they have to get the Ms. Ecumenical title. The participants along with the Pageant coordinator told us more about the event and what the proceeds will be used for.
Christie Garbutt, Pageant Coordinator, Ecumenical High School
"We are promoting our Ms. Ecumenical pageant 2018-2019. It is going to be held under the theme Southern beauty. We have 5 delegates and each of them is going to be representing a Southern product."
Courtney Weatherburne, reporter:
"What product are you representing?"
Chloe Ann Gongora, Pageant Participant:
"I am the representing the Cocoa. All of us bring something unique to the table so everybody has a different talent so we all bring diversity and uniqueness."
ESTM Expanding Rapidly
Escuela Secundaria Technica Mexico in San Roman village is a fast growing school in the Corozal District. The total enrollment has increased by 51% in the past 10 years.
And to accommodate their 200 third form students they've been using temporary structures for certain subject areas.
Now, they've gotten a brand new building from the Social Investment Fund - which was handed over today.
The Principal told us more:
Principal:
"Well we just inaugurated a building with 6 classrooms which we will be able to accommodate our entire 3rd form. That means we have freed up some space where we can double the space for the home economics, have an art gallery, a gymnasium, and a room for the student government to meet."
Channel 5
Butane Prices to Go Up, But Not Till March
Brace yourself for another increase in butane prices. That's the official word from the government following eight days of negotiations with Liquid Petroleum Gas Importers: BWEL, Gas Tomza and Zeta [...]
Guatemala Gets Its Way: O.A.S.' Magdalena Talamas Exits
There have been developments in respect of relations with Guatemala. Special Representative of the O.A.S. Secretary General for Belize-Guatemala Affairs, Magdalena Talamas, has been reassigned from her post at the [...]
Showdown at the Border in Guat Journalist's Own Words
Still on Guatemala�a journalist Rigoberto Escobar Lopez who claims he was assaulted on Tuesday at the adjacency zone at the western border is taking his case to the Guatemalan Human [...]
Benefit Concert for Fire Victims this Weekend
As many as thirty-eight persons, adults and children, have been left homeless due to raging fires in Belize City. This weekend, twenty-five artists and fifteen DJ's are coming together in [...]
10 Years On, F.C.D. Recounts Shifts in Illegal Activity in Chiquibul
Over the years, we've reported on the work of the Friends for Conservation and Development and the illegal activities of Guatemalans inside the Chiquibul. We've documented the incursions and the [...]
Arrest Made in Death of Alfredo Cowo
Thirty-three-year-old San Pedrano William Godoy has been formally arrested and charged for the murder of Alfredo Cowo. Cowo was killed on Tuesday morning as he sat in a golf cart [...]
Blaming Police for Shootings 'Irresponsible', Chides Foreign Minister
A string of unrelated, fatal shootings across the country, involving police officers and allegations of their participation in these incidents, has given the department another black-eye.� The most recent cases [...]
Guinea Grass Man Charged for Drugs, Contraband
Guadalupe Reymundo Flores, a labourer of Guinea Grass village, Orange Walk was charged for drug trafficking and also faces a Customs case after a major bust was made this morning [...]
Sports Council Seeks Compromise with Footballers on M.C.C. Use
For the past several weeks, there has been controversy brewing over the use of the football pitch at the MCC Grounds.� The sporting facility is utilized for a number of [...]
U.B. Responds to Graduation Crisis
Earlier this year, we reported on the concerns of some students from the University of Belize, who had completed their programs at the institution in July and December 2017, but [...]
Winston Gordon Charged in Camalote RTA
Belmopan police have charged the driver involved in the collision death of Leonte Ampie of Unitedville, Cayo District last December. There was a collision at Mile fifty on the George [...]
U.S. Warns Against Increased Crime for American Tourists
Despite the hopes of Belizean officials that Belize's vote against the U.S. over Jerusalem at the United Nations would not have repercussions; there are two instances in which the giant [...]
Court's Ex Parte Order Separates Mom, Daughter
A six-year-old girl and her mother were separated by police on Thursday afternoon after the Belize Family Court granted an interim order of custody to the child's father. The case [...]
Family Court Complaints Increase
Vasquez contends that neither the attorney nor her daughter were called prior to the impromptu afternoon court session, and thus lost their chance to tell their side of the story. [...]
Who Will Be Miss Ecumenical?
Simultaneous fundraising activities are underway at the Ecumenical High School in Dangriga. Today, a team traveled from the south to Belize City to spread the word on its mission to [...]
S.C. Ecumenical Offers Wingle in Raffle
Meanwhile, the teachers over at the college are also giving you an opportunity of a lifetime - ten dollars to win a 2017 Great Wall Wingle pickup, valued at thirty-five [...]
10 Years On: Memories of the Great Andy Palacio
A decade ago, one of Belize's finest artists died: Andy Palacio, who placed Belize on the international music charts transitioned at the peak of his musical
LOVE FM
Extradition process against Attorney Andrew Bennett commences
Belizean Attorney Andrew Bennett is out on bail tonight. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Sharon Frazer for arraignment on an extradition request. Bennett is wanted in the US territory of Puerto Rico for money laundering charges. He denies the allegations and today the Chief Magistrate, after considering all factors, granted Bennett bail at a cost �
OAS explores the possibility of a witness protection program in Belize
A workshop hosted by the Organization of American States (OAS) in collaboration with the Government of Belize through the office of the Attorney General Ministry ended today. The purpose of the workshop was to strengthen the human and institutional capacities in the application of sub-regional instruments in order to protect victims, witnesses and other persons �
Belizeans banned from applying for H-2A and H-2B US visas
Belizeans will no longer be able to apply for H-2A and H-2B US visas. This is because the United States Government has banned Belizeans along with Haitians and Samoans from applying for the temporary work visas. The decision was announced by the Department of Homeland Security and the official notice was issued to the Belizean �
Guatemalan soldiers casually walk into Belize's Western Border office
An alarming video of Guatemalan Armed Forces on Belizean soil has surfaced. The video was captured by a security camera at Belize's Western Border office. The video shows three men, one of which appears to be a Kaibil, known for their specialized training in Guatemala's armed forces. The men casually walk into the Customs area �
PlusTV
Latest Belize City murder victim is Quincy Gentle
Another man was shot and killed in Belize City. 28 year old Quency Jaime Michael Gentle was shot to the right side of his abdomen and to the center of the chest sometime around 10:55 p.m. as he was walking on Kelly Street. Police told us about this latest murder. ASP Alejandro Cojo- O.C of N.C.I.B...
Suspect detained in Alfredo Cowo murder
There has been much speculation regarding the motive for the murder of Alfredo Cowo who was shot dead early Tuesday morning. Cowo was socializing on a golf cart along with his pregnant girlfriend in front of Jaguars Night club on Barrier Reef Drive, San Pedro Town, around 12:30 on the morning of Tu...
Police still investigating Mario Vernon killing; despite charge laid
Another case where a police officer has been charged with a crime is in the shooting death of Mario Vernon which took place on Saturday January 13th in Punta Gorda. As we told you, family members of Vernon are not happy with the charge of "Manslaughter" which has been levied against PC Tevin Aranda...
Attorney Andrew Bennett arraigned on extradition request
Belizean attorney Andrew Bennett appeared in court this morning for arraignment on a US extradition request and was granted bail in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars. As we have reported, Bennett is facing multiple indictments in the US for money laundering. He appeared before Chief Magistrate...
Police investigating taped conversation with Mark Pollard's family members
Jose Espat has been investigating the disappearance of Mark Pollard. [MARK POLLARD PIC] Pollard went missing back in July of last year when he went on his morning jog. Police have been investigating the matter as well, but according to Espat, he has given the police a piece of evidence that they sho...
Still no sign of Andy Rhaburn
Andy Rhaburn has still not been found as yet. Today, police say they got some tips as to his whereabouts but none of them has yielded any results. 26 year old Rhaburn allegedly hit his mother in the head with a crowbar and then hit another woman. [BRAULIA PECH PIC] His mother, 56 year old Braulia ...
Police updates on shooting of Belize City couple
Today, police gave updates on other shooting incidents that have happened since the beginning of this week. We have reported on the shooting of a couple who were seated in a parked car. Both survived the incident.[ POLICE COUPLE SHOT INSERT] Cattousse is still admitted at the KHMH in a stable condit...
Police investigating Justin Stevens shooting
Another shooting incident the police are investigating is that of 23 year old Justin Stevens. Stevens was shot to the ankle. [POLICE JUSTIN STEVENS INSERT] Police say that Stevens was shot before some years ago....
Peace march in Independence: remembering Victor Pau
The Student Government of Independence Junior College organized a peace march in their community on Wednesday, January 17. The idea for the march stems from the still unsolved murder of one of their colleagues in that community. You may recall that in December of last year, twenty one year old Vict...
Climate change Training Workshop comes to an end
A Climate Change Impacts Tools and Models Training Workshop came to an end today in Belmopan. The training was held over a 9 day period through the collaborative effort of the Climate Change Center, The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, and Environment and the United Nations Development ...
Belizeans no longer eligible for seasonal work visas in US
Belizeans are no longer eligible to apply for seasonal work visas to the United States of America. The Trump administration made its determination on Wednesday, 17th January, 2018, through its Department of Homeland Security. Belize has been named alongside Haiti and Samoa as the three countries whi...
Post mortem inconclusive in death of Joycelyn Dominquez
Last Friday, the body of Joycelyn Dominguez was found on a bed in an apartment in Bella Vista Village in the South. Police were waiting for the results of the post mortem examination but that came back as inconclusive and so the cause of death is now pending a toxicology study. Police say there were...
Butane companies plan shortage for increased prices?
We have been informing Belizeans of another possible increase in butane prices, although Government just approved a $7 increase in butane prices across the country last Friday. Plusnews understands that although the Government is fighting hard to keep butane prices at a reasonable place, its back ma...