Home » Featured Miscellaneous People & Places
You are currently browsing entries filed in: Featured Miscellaneous People & Places
The new Minister of National Security Michael Peyrefitte told the media on Thursday that an investigation has been launched into the allegations of wrongdoing by embattled former minister John Saldivar. This is after text messages surfaced in a Utah court showing that Saldivar rejected a wire transfer and accepted to go to Miami to receive […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places |
Comments Off on ACP Marco Vidal is Assigned to Investigate Former Minister John Saldivar
According to ComPol Williams, the police will be working with various agencies and government departments, including the Financial Intelligence Unit and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, in the probe. Williams, however, says that the investigation can possible exculpate Saldivar of any wrongdoing. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “If it is at […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Police Investigation Can Also Free John Saldivar of Any Wrongdoing
The ten unions of the National Trade Union Congress that took to the streets on Thursday were united in the fight against the rampant corruption that has invaded the government. Throughout their protest and rally, their battle cry was to stomp out the evil threat to the nation. The unions say that the people are […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on Unions Say We Are the Boss!!
Senator Elena Smith, who leads the Belize National Teachers Union as President, has indicated that Thursday’s demonstration is only the beginning of major changes to come in respect of good governance. The turnout of teachers at the rally was noteworthy, with as many as thirty buses coming into the city from other parts of the […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on Elena Smith: “This is the start of a revolution”
The scourge of corruption that continues to permeate all facets of Belizean society is not lost on ‘Mose’ Hyde who took the opportunity while addressing the masses of teachers and unionists during Thursday’s rally to remind of the many patrimonies that have been sold off as a result of corruption. He went as far as […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on Mose Gaan Off on Corruption and Lost Belizean Patrimony
On the heels of a successful demonstration staged by the unions, this Sunday the People’s United Party will descend on the Old Capital for a national demonstration against Prime Minister Dean Barrow and his government. Party supporters will convene at the corner of Fabers Road and Central American Boulevard where the march will kick off […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on P.U.P. Prepares for Anti-Government Demonstration
Briceño says that Sunday’s march should send an unequivocal message to PM Barrow that Belizeans have had enough with corruption. The Opposition Leader says that the People’s United Party is ready to take on the United Democratic Party whenever elections are called. Hipolito Novelo “How would you react to the criticism that people might […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on Opposition Party Ready to Take on the U.D.P.
The embattled John Saldivar continued with his media rounds this morning appearing on the U.D.P.’s morning talk show, where he not only defended his integrity, but called the media a bunch of hypocrites. In Saldivar’s world, the media is responsible for his fall from the grace of the U.D.P. The Minister of National Security Michael […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on John Briceño Says He Doesn’t Believe Michael Peyrefitte
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize held a successful demonstration in Belize City today, but fifty miles away in Belmopan, the United Democratic Party held a conclave. The meeting between Prime Minister Dean Barrow and standard bearers took place in the backdrop of their current leadership crisis. Deep and bitter divisions continue to plague […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on Still No Leader-elect for the U.D.P.
Belmopan Area Representative, John Saldivar, is holding on to his position that he did not participate in any corrupt act with or on behalf of accused fraudster Lev Dermen and Jacob Kingston. A week ago, Saldivar submitted his letter of resignation from cabinet and is no longer the Minister of National Security, but on paper, […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on John Saldivar Has Yet to Tender Resignation as Leader-Elect of the U.D.P.
Michael Peyrefitte has been recently appointed the Minister of National Security after John Saldivar resigned from cabinet in light of the damning revelations made by Jacob Kingston in the U.S. District Court, including explosive text messages. In his address last week, Prime Minister Dean Barrow stated that the government will obtain official transcripts from the […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on Investigation into Allegations Against John Saldivar Ongoing
This morning, the streets of Belize City were seething with union members and their leaders chanting: “Only the People Can Save the People.” The unions staged a successful anti-corruption protest with a strong message to the Barrow Administration, making six demands to end corruption. Included in the list is the implement of the UNCAC, as […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
People & Places,
Politics,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on N.T.U.C.B. Holds Successful Demonstration in Belize City
The march was well underway, when a group of students staged a walk-out of classes from the University of Belize in Belmopan and travelled to Belize City to participate in the demonstration. They didn’t make it in time for the parade, but attended the rally at the Memorial Park. The decision by the students was […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
Education,
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on A Group of UB Students Walk Out of Classes to Attend Anti-Corruption Demonstration
The national anti-corruption demonstration concluded with a rally at Memorial Park past the lunch hour. It was a first step by the unions to effect change. The Belize National Teachers Union, whose members made up majority of the protestors, is known for its fearlessness and tenacity when taking on the government. In 2016, the B.N.T.U. […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
Education,
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on B.N.T.U. to G.O.B.: Don’t Ignore Our Cry for Good Governance or Else
The unionists were joined by many others who support the call to end corruption, including the N.G.O.s and social partners. Among them were Senators Osmany Salas and Mark Lizarraga. The senators say that they support the demands made by the umbrella organization to ensure good governance. While Lizarraga says that today’s event is democracy at […]
Written on February 20, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on Senators Come Out in Support of Anti-Corruption Demonstration
The ten unions of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize have not taken to the streets for years, but this Thursday, their presence will be felt in Belize City against corruption under the banner, “Only the People Can Save the People.” With the national mood running on edge, it will be one of the […]
Written on February 19, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Social Issues |
Comments Off on “Only the People Can Save the People” – the N.T.U.C.B. to Take to the Streets
There were two separate murders in the north and west. There hasn’t been a murder in Corozal since February second, but all that changed on Tuesday night when a resident was lured to his death in the Hall’s Layout area. The killer called out for Angel Cahueque and opened fire when he exited his house. […]
Written on February 19, 2020 | Posted in
Crime,
Featured |
Comments Off on Angel Cahueque is Executed Outside His House in Corozal Town
In San Ignacio, a family’s worst fears were confirmed. Robert Nunez left his house on Sunday morning; he crossed the border heading to Melchor and later on that same day, he was seen having a good time at the Champon, which is in the Adjacency Zone. Thereafter he went missing; that is until today when […]
Written on February 19, 2020 | Posted in
Crime,
Featured |
Comments Off on Robert Nunez Found Dead After Being Reported Missing
Turning to the issue that has been dominating the news since the start of the year… What is the future of disgraced politician John Saldivar with the United Democratic Party, following his ouster as its newly elected leader last Thursday? News Five is reliably informed that all thirty-one area representatives and standard bearers are meeting […]
Written on February 19, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on John Saldivar is Still a U.D.P.
On the issue of internal politics within the U.D.P., we asked the chairman, who lost to Phillip Willoughby two years ago at a convention in Port Loyola, if he will be replacing Denise ‘Sista B’ Barrow as standard bearer in Queen Square. PM Barrow has announced his pending retirement from electoral politics and has named […]
Written on February 19, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on Peyre Says He’s Not Replacing ‘Sista B’ in Queen Square
There is an unprecedented case before the courts involving the Director of Public Prosecutions. While serving as the President of the Bar Association, Cheryl-Lynn Vidal was ousted from meetings held by the Judicial Legal Services Commission, of which she is a member by way of her position at the Bar. In March of 2018, Vidal […]
Written on February 19, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on D.P.P.’s Lawsuit Against Chief Justice Heard
The Chief Justice’s position on the matter is that there is a constitutional conflict for Vidal to be both the Director of Public Prosecution and the President of the Bar Association. But according to Marshalleck, the commission’s concerns are not for constitutional interpretation, but rather for constitutional reform. He says that the Constitution makes it clear […]
Written on February 19, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Trials |
Comments Off on Bar Association Confident with Case Against the Chief Justice
In his first media appearance since being stripped of the spot of leader elect of the U.D.P. and resigning from Cabinet, last Thursday, Belmopan Area Representative John Saldivar today spoke on the Love FM’s The Morning Show, but did not speak to the waiting press after the appearance. Saldivar was questioned about the Lev Dermen […]
Written on February 18, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on John Saldivar Opens Up on the Talk Show Circuit
In the Utah court, Jacob Kingston testified that he saw Dermen hand bundles of cash to Saldivar during a visit to Belize. This morning, Saldivar admitted to accepting monies from Dermen through Jacob Kingston as a proxy, but how those monthly disbursals made their way into the country without being flagged by the Customs and […]
Written on February 18, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on To John Saldivar – How Did That Money Get into Belize?
There’s a new political boss at the Ministry of National Security where Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte has been appointed as its substantive minister. As you know, Peyrefitte is also a senator and has become sort of the government’s spokesperson on a number of issues. The move comes amid a Cabinet reshuffle in the wake of […]
Written on February 18, 2020 | Posted in
Featured,
Miscellaneous,
People & Places,
Politics |
Comments Off on Mike Peyrefitte is New National Security Minister
