This afternoon the People’s United Party added its voice to the chorus of organizations calling for the leader of the opposition to resign. They not only want him to step down as Leader of the Opposition, but also they want him out of the House entirely. The P.U.P. say they stand with the United Women’s […]
In a rapid response to the video sent out by Patrick Faber announcing he will step down January thirty-first, this afternoon the United Democratic Party National Organization for Women threw their support behind Area Representative Tracy Taegar Panton. U.D.P./N.O.W. says they declare their “unwavering” support for Panton as new Leader of the United Democratic Party […]
They were to be returned to Panama over the weekend, but tonight, what is being categorized as “an unacceptable” turn of events, ended with eight Venezuelans escaping from custody and reportedly crossing the border into Mexico. This morning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Immigration issued a release on those thirty-seven nationals from […]
Around nine p.m. on Friday night, shots rang out in what is known as the quiet neighbourhood of Belama Phase One. Enforcement officer with the Central Health Region, Virgil Coburn, was gunned down on Beltex Crescent. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting Four shots, then an additional four others – the blast […]
The spate of gun violence over the weekend extended to Burrell Boom Village on Friday evening where a shopkeeper, believed to have been actively involved with a Belize City gang, was dispatched in a volley of gunshots. It is unclear whether the murder of Leslie Gillett was an act of reprisal for the violent occurrence […]
Was the spate of murders going into the weekend all gang-related and linked to each other? Commissioner of Police Chester Williams responded to the question, saying that over the weekend, there was mediation to address the gun violence. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police, B.P.D. “There was not a gang truce this weekend. What happened, […]
Patrick Faber must go, and he must go now. That’s a firm individual position taken by the chairman of the United Democratic Party, amid another scandal involving the embattled Leader of the Opposition. It follows a police report that was filed by Faber’s fiancé on Wednesday alleging she was struck with a hammer and had […]
Notwithstanding Dr. Arnold’s statement being rescinded, the sequence of events, as detailed in her report, is damning, if indeed they are factual. Peyrefitte admits, however, that to remove Faber as leader, the National Party Convention would have to decide on a course of action. Michael Peyrefitte, Chairman, United Democratic Party “Doctor Arnold gave a […]
On the matter of a course of action to be taken by the party executive, we asked the chairman of the U.D.P if the decision making process would involve delegates and others within the party’s hierarchy. Here’s how he responded. Isani Cayetano “Is it only the decision of the convention to have him removed […]
It has been a violent start to 2022 with Belize City being the national hotspot once again. Last night Michael Lambey was killed on Curl Thompson Street, and Joseph James was gunned down in broad daylight after leaving court. Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, Reporting In the past forty-eight hours, Belize City has recorded […]
Today, at the celebration of the forty-fourth anniversary of the Belize Defence Force, the official ceremonial change of command parade took place at the Sir Colville Young Parade Square at Price Barracks. Azariel Loria was officially installed as Brigadier General and the new commander of the B.D.F. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, […]
This morning, tensions were high outside the Port of Belize Limited compound, as stevedores took industrial action. With them off the job, reports quickly emerged that the Belize Defense Force soldiers were being called in to do their work. So when a truck filled with B.D.F. officers showed up at the Port this morning, the […]
And, “Mose” Hyde had a message for the state when we asked him for a comment. He contends that the state’s action is a provocation to the stevedores currently engaged in industrial action. Evan “Mose” Hyde, President, Christian Workers Union “That is not their role. That is not in their purview. They are not […]
The C.E.O. of Port of Belize Limited, Andy Lane, was tight lipped about the purpose of the B.D.F.’s presence on the compound; when we asked him about it via Zoom today. Paul Lopez “As it pertains to B.D.F. soldiers on the compound, can you confirm whether they were there to take over the work […]
With all stevedores now out on strike, the hands of the management at the Port of Belize Limited are tied. One ship docked since Thursday morning is still waiting to be unloaded, but could simply leave without leaving its cargo for the local market. Additional ships are scheduled for the weekend, but there will likely […]
Opposition Leader Patrick Faber was wanted by the Belize Police Department, following a report made by his fiancé on Wednesday afternoon. The formal complaint filed by Dr. Shanika Arnold with the Domestic Violence Unit is of two domestic incidents that occurred at the couple’s residence in Lord’s Bank Village. The second altercation which took place […]
While an informal report was made to police on Monday, the events that unfolded two days later which resulted in Dr. Arnold’s injury, as well as the destruction of her laptop, has led to charges being brought against the Leader of the Opposition. Faber is facing charges of assault and damage to property. According to […]
Since the issue made headlines on Wednesday, it is reported that Dr. Arnold has come under intense pressure not to proceed with legal action against her fiancé. According to Commissioner Williams, pressure is being brought upon the alleged victim to recant her statement. Attempting to dissuade her constitutes a criminal offense, says Williams. Chester […]
Even as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was welcoming Costa Rica Foreign Minister to Belize on Tuesday, on that same COPA flight were thirty-seven persons who were flagged at the P.G.I.A. for immigration offenses. Today, the Ministry of Immigration officially revealed details surrounding those passengers who were refused leave to land in Belize and must […]
During the press conference held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was revealed that visa requirements have been imposed for Venezuelan nationals in several Central American countries. Belize has had long-standing bilateral relations with Venezuela, so Minister Eamon Courtenay was asked if Belizean authorities are considering visa requirements as well. Eamon Courtenay, Minister […]
The Minister of Tourism and the director of the Belize Tourism Board also addressed concerns over the C.O.P.A. Airlines passengers that have been denied entry during the B.T.I.A. Annual General Meeting. Evan Tillett, Director, B.T.B. “I know that there are some challenges; in fact, we have had meetings with C.O.P.A., with Immigration Department, with […]
There was a senseless murder in Belize City last night, just off Mahogany Street. A customer care worker was online and about to wrap up a shift when he was shot in the head inside his home. Someone snuck up on him and shot him through a window. It’s a callous attack on a hardworking […]
Tourism stakeholders, who make up the Belize Tourism Industry Association, today took part in their thirty-sixth Annual General Meeting. The event was held virtually in tandem with COVID protocols. With chapters in all major destinations across Belize, the chief tourism advocacy group has been lobbying for the betterment of the industry since it formed in […]
Belize’s tourism industry, which was the first and most severely impacted sector during the pandemic, is rejuvenating to where it was in pre-COVID days, making what Belize offers even more attractive to visitors. Today, on the occasion of the thirty-sixth Annual General Meeting for the Belize Tourism Industry Association, Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler, shared […]
Now turning to regional news, the Barbados Labour Party, led by the Prime Minister Mia Mottley, was victorious in the Republic’s general election on Wednesday. The Barbados Labour Party defeated all its political opponents in a clean sweep to score its second victory at the polls with a historic thirty to zero parliamentary seats victory. […]
