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But for senior officers within the Department of the Environment, Mai’s appointment to Chief Environmental Officer post reportedly remains a live issue. Today, President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers, spoke out once again. According to Flowers, members of the union requested that a statement be made on what he referred to as, “G.O.B.’s […]
Written on March 10, 2022 | Posted in
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The landing of an executive jet carrying an undetermined payload of narcotics last Friday in the vicinity of Monkey River is still being investigated by the Belize Police Department. It is believed that several individuals, known to law enforcement, acted in concert to land the aircraft, discharge its illicit cargo and facilitated the movement of […]
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According to ComPol Williams, the Joint Intelligence Operations Center, J.I.O.C., was following several tracks on Tuesday night. Fortunately, none of those airplanes landed in Belize. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police, Belize Police Department “These drug plane landings are really and truly annoying, it’s a nightly occurrence. Last night we had two tracks that were […]
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Floralia Bus Line, after being in existence for only a few months, now faces a court application for the judicial review of its road service permits. Barrow and Williams L.L.P., on behalf of its clients, the Belize Bus Association, James Bus Line and Griga Bus Line, served the Chairman of the Belize Transport Board with […]
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According to the letter served to the Belize Transport Board, the application also seeks a stay of the last decision by the Board granting permits to Floralia for Dangriga – Belize City runs. Barrow and Williams L.L.P. asked that they not proceed with the implementation of these runs which are scheduled to start on Monday, […]
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A foiled attempt at carrying out an assignment in an extremely hostile neighborhood has left the body of an alleged gunman inside the morgue at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Since the beginning of the week, a group of men have reportedly been focusing on an apartment building in Locke’s Alley. It is not clear […]
Written on March 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño has been given an Honorary Doctorate from Kun Shan University in Tainan, Taiwan. The Prime Minister has also been awarded the Order of Propitious Clouds with Special Grand Cordon. Taiwan’s President, Tsai Ing-wen, conferred the honors on the P.M. for his role in advancing mutual ties over the years. The Prime […]
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During the ceremony in Taiwan, Prime Minister John Briceño said that people are yearning for a new humanitarian spirit that promotes peace. This, he says, is a concept that Belize supports. Prime Minister John Briceño “Belize and Taiwan are friends and partners. We enjoy a cordial bilateral relationship, which has grown stronger during the […]
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A fire, this morning, at the corners of South Street and West Canal completely destroyed a small, wooden structure. At the time, the property was occupied by an eighty-two-year-old woman. According to Bernadette Lucas, she was attempting to get a fire going in order to prepare breakfast when the mattress went up in flames. The […]
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A recent flare-up of gang warfare in various areas of Belize City, including George Street, Wagner’s Lane, P.I.V., and Mayflower Street, has prompted the Belize Police Department to take decisive action in quelling what is believed to be an outbreak of deadly violence. On Tuesday night, a group of men from the P.I.V. gang was […]
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As a result of the recent spate of gang-related shootings, instructions have been given to the respective Operations Commanders to come down hard on feuding gangs. Notwithstanding a late afternoon meeting at Old Belize, Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams did not join the Leadership Intervention Unit in dialoguing with gang members. Instead, he is reverting […]
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There will be changes in the leadership of Eastern Division in the days ahead, as Senior Superintendent, Suzette Anderson, is being transferred to Belmopan to head the Western Region. Replacing her in Belize City is Assistant Commissioner of Police, Howell Gillett. These changes come at a critical time amid the increase in gang activity across […]
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The Belize National Forensic Science Service, which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is hosting the Third Belize Forensic Science Symposium. The professional development event is organized this year around the theme “Fostering Community, Pursuing Innovation and Instilling Confidence: The Role of Forensics in the Justice Ecosystem.” Scheduled speakers include judges, forensic pathologists and […]
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Twenty-six-year-old Gilroy Thomas and twenty-four-year-old Tyrique Swaso have been arrested and charged for the weekend murder of Emroy Tracey. Tracey was fatally stabbed during an altercation near the corners of Curassow and Iguana streets in Belize City on Saturday. During the scuffle, a knife was produced by one of the men who proceeded to stab […]
Written on March 8, 2022 | Posted in
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An alleged burglar lost his life over the weekend when he was attacked by a property owner in Santa Rosa Village. Jeremiah Ack was found motionless when police arrived on the scene; his purported killer was the one who led the responding officers to the location. According to Manuel Bo, his home was burglarized by […]
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A customer service representative was shot on Monday morning, shortly after midnight as he was socializing with a group of men on Bocotora Street here in Belize City. Cory Popper was struck once to his body when someone from inside a black, four-door pickup took aim at them with a firearm. Multiple shots were fired, […]
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A thirty-four-year-old Belize City resident met a tragic end over the weekend on Caye Caulker. Rashaad Gillett, a well-known Belize City traffic officer, was at The Split on Sunday when he decided to go for a swim. Unbeknownst to his relatives who were on the beach, Gillett was facing serious difficulties in the water. Minutes […]
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Day four of the Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge was almost a snapshot of day one, with Team PACT dominating the event. The race started last Friday at the foot of the Hawkesworth Bridge in Santa Elena, Cayo, and travelled one hundred and seventy-five miles to the Belcan Bridge in Belize City on […]
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Prime Minister John Briceño is heading a delegation to Taiwan this week. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China, Taiwan, in a release, welcomed the Prime Minister’s visit to Taiwan. The statement goes on to say that Prime Minister Briceño will be welcomed with military honors and a state banquet before receiving […]
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At its last meeting, Cabinet also recommended that the Cannabis Control and Licensing Bill be introduced at the next Sitting of the House of Representatives. Upon adoption of the Cannabis Control Bill, the licensing of the Cannabis industry and the establishment of necessary legislative framework will be undertaken. This is to govern and control how the […]
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She was put to death in 1963, after a skewed justice system condemned her for the death of her abusive policeman common-law-husband. Now, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Cabinet has announced that an application be made that Nora Parham – the only woman to ever be sentenced and put to death in Belize […]
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As to the historic wrong that Cabinet is seeking to correct, Minister Garcia says no right thinking member of society today would have wished for Ms. Parham to be convicted. Minister Garcia contends that a decision today would have seen a different outcome. Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, Minister of Human Development “First of all, even if […]
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A Gulf Stream jet, laden with an unknown quantity of cocaine, touched down in a remote area of the country in the wee early hours this morning. The Joint Intelligence Operations Center was notified of a flight pattern originating in South America that indicated that the aircraft was headed to Belize. Immediately, law enforcement teams […]
Written on March 4, 2022 | Posted in
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According to ComPol Williams, the responding officers were once again met with spikes that punctured their vehicle tires. While a Mexican air asset was aloft, the coast guard vessel that was dispatched to the location did not arrive in time to intercept the fleeing go-fast boats. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police, B.P.D. “We had […]
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The aircraft landed successfully on a marshy island and is intact; however, removing it from the location, says the Commissioner of Police, will be a challenge. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police, B.P.D. “Through J.I.O.C., coast guard assistance was requested because the information was relayed by the Mexican air assets. We knew then that it […]
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