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As we’ve mentioned, the murder of James Escarpeta on Wednesday night, was retaliation for the shooting death of Steven Moss. But Escarpeta, a former gang member who was later mentally challenged, was not involved in that mid-afternoon bloodshed. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams spoke briefly on that incident. Reporter “Are you able to say […]
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Nimrod Tillett, or Nimrod Catzim – if his name rings a bell, well, that’s because he has a colourful rap sheet. The thirty-four-year-old has been charged with three different murders and has been able to walk away from all three charges. Tillett had moved from Orange Walk to Corozal after he started to receive threats […]
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Rainforest Seafood Limited has agreed on a seven hundred and sixty thousand dollar settlement with the Fisheries Department, after four thousand pounds of undersized conch were found at its processing plant in Independence Village. Fisheries officers made the bust at the end of June during an inspection exercise. The confiscated conchs amounted to just under […]
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According to Quintana, while the department may be criticized for the manner in which it handled this case, the settlement ultimately saved the government time from having to go to court. He added that recommendations were also made for the department to amend its regulations so as to differentiate between the stipulations that speak to […]
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The Fisheries Administrator also sought to address concerns raised by the Belize Federation of Fishers in its July twelfth press release. In that statement, the federation raised an alarm after announcing that through its partnership with the Summit Foundation out of the U.S., they found that conch stocks were heavily fished and showed significant signs […]
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World Nature Conservation Day is observed annually on July twenty-eighth, to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment. The Institute of Archeology hosted an event today at the Lamanai Archeological Reserve, in light of an ongoing preservation and conservation project. Today’s activities included a series of lecturers, as well as a river tour. […]
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This morning at the headquarters of the National Sports Council, representatives of various utility companies, including Belize Water Services Limited, DIGI, and Belize Electricity Ltd. presented cheques to assist with covering the cost of hosting the CODICADER U-15 games. Present for the handing over was Minister of Sports Rodwell Ferguson, as well Cornelio Acosta, chairman […]
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As has been reported in the news, former Port Loyola Area Representative, Anthony “Boots” Martinez is leading a campaign for the recall of the current Area Rep, Minister of State, Gilroy Usher. And videos that were circulated this week showed Martinez embroiled in a heated dispute with one of Usher’s employees over a house that […]
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Minister of the Public Service and Fort George Area Representative, Henry Charles Usher says that Caye Caulker residents have a right to petition the proposal to have their island subsumed by his constituency. Usher was responding to questions from the media and spoke at length on different aspects of the redistricting exercise and the proposed […]
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If you own property that has been left abandoned or neglected in Belize City, you might want to start showing signs that you’re still interested in the land or the building. That’s because the Belize City Council is looking to legally challenge abandoned properties and repurpose them for some beneficial use to the society. Mayor […]
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The September Celebrations are a little over a month away and today, the September Celebrations Commission released the calendar of events for the entire country. Director of the Institute of Creative Arts, Kim Vasquez, who doubles as the NICH representative on the National Celebrations Commission, says the calendar represents a variety of fun and educational […]
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It’s the summer break, and to help keep the little ones’ minds sharp, the Department of Youth Services under its Alternative to Violence Program, today held two rounds of a spelling bee contest for children from primary and high schools in Belize City. It’s the second of its kind that the Port Loyola Alternative to […]
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Visually impaired children face unique challenges in their development. If you care about inclusivity, empowerment and even human rights, the development of visually impaired persons matter. The Belize Council for the Visually Impaired has been leading the charge for decades. In this week’s Look on the Bright Side, we stopped in to see how the […]
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A second murder has been recorded in Belize City over the span of two days. This is now the fifth Belize City resident to be murdered within the last two weeks. On Wednesday night, thirty-eight-year-old James Escarpeta was walking on West Street towards George Street when he was gunned down. Reports are that a gunman […]
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On Wednesday, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams spoke about the murder of Steven Moss on Caesar Ridge Road. During his interview with the media, the top cop informed that Moss was the victim of a drive-by shooting that took place using a rented vehicle. To that end, he also told reporters that the Ministry of […]
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On July twentieth, the home of Sergio Hall in Chan Chen Village was riddled with bullets from a high-power rifle. Surprisingly, there was no loss of life during the heavy shower of led on the residence. Hall, however, was injured in the shoulder. The incident is the latest in a rash of targeted shootings in […]
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On July eleventh, the Director of Public Prosecutions wrote the new Attorney General, on behalf of the Crown Counsels and signed by all eleven of them, complaining that their salaries leave much to be desired. The letter pointed to the risks the job puts them in, and the fact that they are not covered by […]
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Since the proposal to join Caye Caulker with the Fort George Division, following the redistricting exercise, residents from that island village has expressed an intent to lead a petition on the grounds that they don’t want to be a part of Fort George. They also contend that they were never consulted by the Redistricting Task […]
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Earlier this week, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry wrote to Prime Minister John Briceño, complaining that the government did not consult with them before amending the price control list. The government has expanded the price control list by thirty food and thirteen non-food items and has imposed a fifteen percent and twenty percent […]
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Earlier this week, we told you about the letter that the Belize Chamber and Industry wrote to the Minister of Energy, Michel Chebat, requesting the government’s plan to find alternative sources of energy in Belize, and pointing to a need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and energy provider, C.F.E. in Mexico. Well, while Chebat […]
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In tonight’s episode of Belize on Reel, we take a look at the history of boatbuilding in Belize and one family’s legacy in that industry. Steven Bradley has spent the better part of his life building and repairing boats. His nephew, Travis Bradley, has also made a name for himself as a more than capable […]
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The Community-Oriented Policing Unit awarded eight scholarships to high school students selected from across Belize City today. The unit chose students who reside in single-parent homes. The recipients are attending high schools that are not part of the Ministry of Education’s Education Upliftment Pilot Project. The ceremony was held this afternoon inside the Yarborough Community […]
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York Street is one of the oldest arteries in the Fort George area. It runs parallel to Freetown Road and serves as an alternative to that carriageway. But its pavement over the decades has slowly deteriorated and then when the rains come, it floods, forcing the residents to wade through the water to access their […]
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And while York Street residents are relieved to have a new thoroughfare, the residents of Fort George will have a new receptacle to better manage their garbage problem. That comes after the Belize City Council, which is responsible for garbage collection, handed over a check to Fort George Area Representative, Henry Charles Usher today. Mayor […]
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As the campaign season draws nearer, leading up to municipal elections next year, insiders from both political mass parties have started to position themselves to have their names appear on the ballot on election day. Belize City Mayor, Bernard Wagner has made it abundantly clear that he wants a third go as mayor, but that […]
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