Following his arrest in May, it became known that he was listed as Ecuador’s most wanted in 2011 for a murder in the Guayas province. Ebanks confirms that there are allegations against him at his country of birth and explains why he changed his name in Belize. Christian Ebanks, Charged for Firearm Offences “There […]
On Saturday, representatives of the Belize Grassroots Youth Empowerment Association, BGYEA organized a ‘Plant Di Corn’ rally at Battlefield Park in Belize City. The grassroots organization is protesting an injunction from G.O.B. which prohibits them from planting corn in the buffer zone at Harmonyville. The rally also provided the stage for the emergence of the […]
The rally on Saturday was held just two days after the formation of a group called the Rod of Correction, or ROC. BGYEA is a part of that group, along with the unions and other organizations. The turnout at the rally wasn’t huge in terms of numbers, but that might have been asking too much […]
The legal battle for the liberty of Deon Bruce, wanted by U.S. authorities for murder and other related offences, is set for another round of challenge, following a decision by the Supreme Court upholding the judgment of Chief Magistrate Ann Marie Smith in mid-January. It is the first time in Belize’s history that an application […]
Four cops have been charged in connection with the shooting of a Unitedville youth. The officers: police constables Maxwell Valerio and Jesus Marroquin and Special Constable Ernesto Budna, as well as their patrol leader, Corporal Ricky Valencia, were jointly charged for harm at the San Ignacio Police Station late Thursday evening. Marroquin, however, was additionally […]
As the officers stood inside Columbus Park in front of the police station, they, as well as their relatives, were irate about the actions taken against them. The officers together made up the patrol known as the Quick Response Team (QRT). From all accounts, their track record as an operational team has been impressive; cracking […]
On Wednesday, Belize City police arrested and detained a group of tour guides employed by businessman Yhony Rosado, in connection with a violent assault which landed twenty-three-year-old Vitalino Reyes Jr. in a coma at the KHMH a week ago. The rounding up of the five men succeeded the arraignment of co-worker Leon Gentle on Tuesday. […]
In April, Belize Defence Force personnel were called off operations in Belize City. The rationale was that border patrols would be beefed up to detect and counter illicit incursions. Today, via press release, the B.D.F. informed on one successful operation since then called Incisive Gallop. The operation was conducted at the end of May in […]
Oil exploration in the south remains a contentious issue, as parties for and against exploratory works within the Sarstoon Temash National Parks have strongly voiced their opinions on the matter. Despite a recent ruling by the Supreme Court reaffirming Maya customary land rights, various interpretations of the judgment have led to more confusion than clarity […]
A sixteen-year-old Belizean domestic of Aguacate Village, Toledo District visited the station in the company of her sister and reported that sometime in the month of September, 2013, her father had sexual intercourse with her. A medical examination was conducted on the minor where the doctor certified that she is carnally known and is about […]
Primary school students from across the country converged on the Countryside Park in Spanish Lookout today where the twentieth annual Coca Cola National Spelling Bee competition was hosted. A total of twelve students competed for the coveted title of champion speller and when the final word was called, a ten-year-old girl from Dangriga emerged victorious. […]
While controversy has subsided in the respect of the Norwegian Cruise Lines Project on Harvest Caye, opposition is mounting on the Puerto Azul project. Since its over-the-top unveiling a few weeks ago in the French Riviera, with all the bells and whistles to boot, the Puerto Azul development has come under scrutiny from the public, […]
Concern about Puerto Azul is growing because there is little known about the proposed project. The only information out there is what Belizeans saw and heard in news reports from Cannes, where the so-called citadel of luxury was launched. But while it was launched in the French Rivera, it hasn’t gotten off the ground in […]
In its second term in office, an organization called ACB, the Association of Concerned Belizeans brought pressure on the Musa administration. ACB dismantled soon after the government changed in 2008 and most if not all of their key players got contracts from the government. Today, a new organization was formed. It’s called R.O.C., for Rod […]
A judicial review of a decision handed down by Chief Magistrate Ann Marie Smith in the extradition case of Deon Bruce commenced inside the chamber of Justice Courtney Abel today. Bruce is wanted in Chicago for murder, attempt murder and firearm offences. On January seventeenth, the Chief Magistrate ruled that Bruce be handed over to […]
Earlier today, a Belize City man riding on a motorcycle collided with a Nissan pathfinder. Emmett Fortune was returning to work when the accident occurred. He fell off his motorbike and the Sports Utility Vehicle ran over his left leg. A News Five team was in the area and Isani Cayetano has a report. […]
On April third, Justice Michelle Arana handed down her judgment in the case of SATIIM et al versus the Government of Belize and U.S. Capital Energy. SATIIM sought an injunction against G.O.B. and the company to stop exploratory and pre-drilling activities within the national park. You would think that the judgment would have settled the […]
On April thirtieth the Public Service Union sent a letter to the Ministry of Labour asking for intervention in the appointment of Danini Contreras as Director of Drug Inspectorate. Now when Labour gets involved it’s usually because of a dispute, and it seems that the Ministry didn’t see one in the appointment. So the Labour […]
There is a development tonight in respect of a shooting in Unitedville, Cayo District in which a young man was injured when he was shot by police officers on patrol. Four police officers attached to the San Ignacio Police are in custody and at least one of them is expected to be formally arraigned on […]
Belize City Police have detained five men in connection with the altercation which left twenty-three year old Vitalino Reyes Junior comatose for days at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. That altercation occurred last Thursday at Long Island Bar, allegedly sparked by an active and longstanding rivalry between Rosado and the Reyes families. Reyes Junior is […]
The Ministry of Education this morning finally addressed reports of the proposed merger of the resources of three high schools in the south side of Belize City. MOE confirmed that it involves Excelsior, Maud Williams and Sadie Vernon and that the decision was taken based on performance. The Ministry also admitted that the move will […]
Following this morning’s press conference, News Five spoke with Kathleen Flowers, president of the Belize District branch of the Belize National Teachers Union. B.N.T.U., as the representative body of the displaced high school teachers, will have to work closely with the Ministry of Education to ensure that appropriate procedures are adhered to when they are […]
The Bar Association Executive has said it does not support the reappointment of Justice Samuel Awich to the Court of Appeal. The objection of the executive now extends to the full membership of the association. At a meeting held on Tuesday night, the Bar approved a rather strong resolution saying it does not support the […]
Police have detained one suspect following an attempted armed robbery at Mile eight on the George Price Highway. It happened at around one pm today at Del Cid’s Store. Three men allegedly entered and pulled a gun on owner Julio Del Cid. Del Cid pulled his own weapon and the men fled. We are told […]
This morning at Independence Magistrate’s Court, the prosecution was unable to provide disclosure in the trial of British national David Taylor. Taylor was arrested in 2012 based on complaints made by a thirteen year old boy. The boy reported that Taylor had intercourse with him on numerous occasions. When Police searched Taylor’s home in Placencia, […]
