Today, the Magistrate’s Court found former police corporal, Elmer Nah not guilty of possession of a cache of firearms, ammunition and bulletproof vests. He was intercepted on the night of November sixth, along with his common-law-wife, Epifania Caliz, and her brother, former Police Constable Manuel Caliz, in a vehicle on the Southern Highway. But Senior […]
After Nah and his common-law wife and brother-in-law were acquitted, Epifania Caliz offered an apology, through her attorney, Dickie Bradley for her behaviour on Monday, when she coughed on court reporter, Anita Nembhard. Caliz had appeared before the court along with Nah and her brother, former Police Constable Manuel Caliz on the same firearm and […]
But while Bradley says Caliz has been subjected to unfair treatment because of an oppressive law, and that she has been under undue stress, court reporter, Anita Nembhard is not accepting the apology and wants to see Caliz charged. She said Caliz should have thought about her family and the consequences before she committed the […]
Dion Pascasio, a relative of Vivian Belisle-Ramnarace, also told reporters that he believes Nah is enjoying unprecedented police protection. Pascasio says this concerns the family. He stated that relatives will not rest comfortably until the case is concluded. Dion Pascasio, Relative of Murder Victims “What we have been noticing is that there has been […]
Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has issued a formal, written apology to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two months after an email was sent to her that raised the ire of parliamentarians in both houses of the National Assembly. On Friday, the leader of the United Democratic Party was given until October thirty-first to […]
Senior Counsel Barrow explains what the High Court ruling means for his client, as well as a likely course of action in respect of a claim for damages. Isani Cayetano “What does this now mean for your client and the operations of the Caribbean International Brewery and what other form of redress would you […]
A decision has been made to amend the law to make threats a serious offense for certain groups of people. This decision comes less than a month after crown counsels who work out of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions staged a two-day “sick-out” in protest of their working conditions. For two days, […]
During his appearance on Open Your Eyes this morning, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams confirmed that he issued nine gun license to the late Ricardo Borja over an extended period. And, according to ComPol Williams, while that was the case, he only had two gun licenses at the time of his death. He contended that […]
Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union remains under the administration of an experienced banker appointed by the Registrar of Credit Unions. That individual is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operations of the lending institution in Corozal Town. But the appointment is not without controversy and a lawsuit is presently before the High Court in respect […]
According to SFXCU’s attorney, the administrator is being paid handsomely at the credit union’s expense. Barrow says the Central Bank appointed manager receives a monthly salary upwards of sixteen thousand dollars. He also says that the institution was denied due process prior to the registrar’s decision to install an administrator. Dean Barrow, SC, Attorney-at-law […]
A lawsuit has been brought against the Minister of Natural Resources for the compulsory acquisition of a parcel of land in San Pedro. The property belonged to Reef Village Development II Limited and was acquired by government for use as an easement by the San Pedro Town Council. According to attorney Dean Barrow, government failed […]
According to Barrow, residents who own properties adjacent to the parcel in question had indicated to the San Pedro Town Council that they were essentially blocked off from access to the main road. Dean Barrow, SC, Attorney-at-law “It is the San Pedro Town Council that wrote to the prime minister and, I believe, that […]
Daniel Erikson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere, responded to specific questions on transnational crime. Erikson was asked to elaborate on specific commitments that the United States government has made in partnership with Belize to aid in the fight against transnational drug-trafficking organizations. He was also asked to comment on how […]
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense was also questioned about the proliferation of firearms in Central America that are manufactured in the United States. A Bloomberg report published in July investigated how U.S. gun exports are fueling violence across the world. According to Bloomberg, almost three hundred thousand semiautomatic firearms have been exported into Central […]
A High Court decision in a case brought against the Attorney General’s Office was handed down in favor of former Tropic Air C.E.O. Steven Schulte. In 2018, Schulte brought a claim against AG’s office in which he sought a declaration that sections Forty-eight and Fifty-two of the Families and Children’s Act are contrary to and […]
It fell under the radar after it was passed into law, but an attorney has brought to the fore a concern over new penalties one faces if they are charged with trafficking marijuana in Belize. Today, Dickie Bradley pointed out that the penalties, including prison time, as well as the fines and bail for someone […]
The registered address for Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow is being called to question by individuals who appear to be associated with the People’s United Party. Barrow, the Area Representative for Mesopotamia, is registered as a voter at 80 King Street here in Belize City. But as it turns out, eleven individuals were also registered to […]
Attorney Elrington further explains the procedures carried out by personnel from the Elections and Boundaries Department who verify the addresses of persons registering to vote. Orson “OJ” Elrington, Attorney-at-law “And once that has been satisfied and the Elections and Boundaries [Department] has done its due diligence and done what they feel is necessary to […]
One of two men, who were found recently with logs for which they had no permits, has been fined after he took the blame and pled guilty. A press release from the Forestry Department states that they happened upon Peter Sherk and Bernhard Martens in possession of over a thousand feet of timber in the […]
They were detained by the Mobile Interdiction Team in Corozal earlier this week, but tonight, it may seem that the alleged sicarios from neighbouring Mexico were actually legally in Belize to be hired for a road construction project in northern Belize. The men, who carried valid Mexican travel documents, were detained inside the Central Park […]
In recent years, we’ve seen a number of states of emergency declared where suspected gang members are rounded up and held in custody at the Belize Central Prison for a period of time. Often times, it is done to suppress the level of street violence when it spirals out of control. But while these individuals […]
In Corozal District, a well-known resident involved in the underworld, has reportedly shared details of a disclosure in a criminal case that’s presently before the court. The discovery makes public the information provided by an informant. The leak of the disclosure jeopardizes the life of that individual, as well as the safety and wellbeing of […]
Police believe they have found the weapon used in the shooting of Nimrod Tillett last month. The discovery comes as part of a sustained operation that police have been conducting in the two northern districts in an effort to stem cartel-related activities in those municipalities. That police operation, according to Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, […]
A road service permit granted to Serrano’s Bus Service expired on July fourteenth and the Transport Board has voted not to renew the company’s license. On Thursday, Minister of Transport Rodwell Ferguson spoke on various breaches allegedly committed by transport provider. But the company is not going down quietly, a claim has been filed in […]
Earlier this month, we told you that Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Firearm and Ammunition Control Board. The announcement came following public scrutiny over the issuance of gun and ammunition license to known criminals. This morning, Kareem Musa, the Minister of Home Affairs, provided details on the composition of that board. Musa made […]
