A team from the University of Indianapolis in Indiana is in Belize working with caregivers for senior citizens through HelpAge Belize and the Sister Cecilia Home for the Elderly. We spoke to one of the facilitators, Professor Tammy Simmons. Tammy Simmons, Professor, University of Indianapolis “It can be a little tricky, but I think […]
How does one help a senior citizen, who is used to being independent, get used to having others do things with and for them? Volunteer chairman of the Board of the Sister Cecilia Home for the Elderly, Bernard Adolphus, says it is all about having understanding – on both sides: Bernard Adolphus, Board Chair, […]
On Monday, Senior Counsel Richard “Dickie” Bradley, attorney for Melissa Ferguson, accused of conspiring to kidnap Pastor Llewellyn Lucas and David Dodd, all but assured the press after her bail hearing that his client will be free of the charge. Now that’s par for the course for defense attorneys, but Bradley went a little further, […]
On Monday afternoon, a meeting was held at the Police Training Academy in Belmopan between the top brass of the Belize Police Department and the new Minister of Police Godwin Hulse. On the discussion table were issues on surging crime, particularly in rural Belize and of course the incident and those alleged friendships with accused […]
But on the investigation of William “Danny” Mason, as we’ve reported in the past, several high ranking officers are of the opinion that the lead investigator for the crime involving the kidnapping of several persons and the gruesome beheading of Pastor Llewellyn Lucas is an amateur. ACP Chester Williams, Regional Commander, Eastern Division South […]
On Monday, tensions ran high at the western border with Guatemala in Benque Viejo del Carmen. Police and immigration were stationed at the border stopping Guatemalan laborers who travel to Belize for work, without the requisite documents. On Monday, following the Senate Meeting, Minister of Immigration Godwin Hulse spoke to the media about the operation […]
According to Hulse, they were unaware of the illegal practice and it must be corrected. But Hulse says that work permits are a privilege not a right. Godwin Hulse, Minister of Immigration “If we were aware of people coming to work without work permits, we would have dealt with it a long time ago. […]
Back-to-School preparations continue for most families with children of school age. For those who are in dire need of financial assistance, particularly in light of the recent hurricane, members of the Belize Police Department have stepped up to lend a helping hand. It’s called Shop With a Cop, an initiative born out of the Eastern […]
Fourteen-year-old Aaliyah Tzul is among the twelve participants. As a second form student at E.P. York High School, she has been paired with Inspector Martha Rhys of the Domestic Violence Unit. The idea of the partnership includes counseling for the students, as well as financial assistance. Aaliyah Tzul, Student, EP York High School “I […]
Today, the Eastern Division South Police Department hosted a closing ceremony for a second summer program hosted by its community policing unit at the Gateway Youth Center on south side Belize City. Partnering with Belize Electricity Limited, the department taught some forty-five children about life skills and the dangers of using and abusing drugs. News […]
The Belize Red Cross continues to receive donations to assist with hurricane relief in the aftermath of Earl. The Category One storm wreaked havoc primarily in the northern section of the Belize District, leaving in its wake significant damages. On Monday, BECOL, in its capacity as a corporate citizen, handed over quite a handsome donation […]
While the donations will be paid out using a cash transfer system, the focus at the moment continues to be areas hardest hit by Hurricane Earl, including the Vista Del Mar community. Lily Bowman, Director General, Belize Red Cross “We have been focusing on the Ladyville area and its environs and we have already […]
The journey begins for eleven Belizean beauty ambassadors from across the country as they vie for the title of Miss Belize and an opportunity to represent the Jewel in the 2016 Miss Universe Pageant in December. It is an opportunity of a lifetime because it’s been almost a decade since Belize has had a delegate […]
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, DPM Faber notified Belize City Police of the theft of his assigned ministerial vehicle some after seven o’clock. That was after being informed moments earlier that indeed his 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado had been discovered submerged in water near the Marine Parade. ACP Chester Williams, […]
Attorney General Vanessa Retreage was today sworn in officially in Belmopan as a Senator and Minister of Government. The newest member of the upper house was sworn in before Senate President Lee Mark Chang and other senators at the National Assembly Building during today’s Senate meeting, according to the Press Office. She then appeared before […]
A decision on the constitutional challenge brought before the Supreme Court by Belizean gay rights activist Caleb Orozco, on the legality of Section Fifty-three of the Criminal Code, was delivered by Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin last Wednesday. The ruling in favor of Orozco serves to further polarize an already divided society on the controversial issue. […]
It’s been several months since a Senate Meeting has been held, despite several incidents of national importance; including, the B.T.L. Arbitration Award, the state of the economy, surging crime and the saga of William “Danny” Mason and his alleged connections with U.D.P. ministers. But at today’s senate meeting, Opposition Senator Valerie Woods recognized the ruling […]
But one social partner that does not support the ruling is the Council of Churches. Senator Ashley Rocke says that the concern is how the amendment to the law will affect children. Ashley Rocke, Senator for Churches “The concern is that now that the ruling has been made and it is the government […]
Saturday informally kicked off the September Celebrations with the annual National Song Competition. The event boasted a impressive lineup of talent from across the country. With the backing of the Gilharry Seven Band, a total of eighteen artists performed before a lively audience at the Memorial Park. News Five spoke with Communications and Marketing Director […]
A summer program for kids, organized by the Belize Police Department concluded today at the Yarborough Community Policing Center on Caesar Ridge Road. It’s called Getting to Know Your Country and allowed a little under a hundred young participants the opportunity to tour certain parts of Belize. Officer Commanding Community Policing at Eastern Division, Inspector […]
The tale of William “Danny” Mason continues in the headlines. That’s because the feeding frenzy is still rabid. Numerous ministers and senior public officers have admitted they trekked up Intelco Hill to the home of the accused murderer. No one would admit they did anything out of the ordinary, but if you listen to Mason, […]
In times of national emergency and natural disaster, Belize Defense Force personnel are among the first responders. Whether deploying from their headquarters at Price Barracks or from elsewhere, the men and women of the armed forces remain on active duty throughout. Last Wednesday however, they were forced to remain indoors when Hurricane Earl made landfall […]
The Government of Belize has received a donation of one hundred thousand U.S. dollars from Taiwan, in the wake of Hurricane Earl. Relief efforts are ongoing and contributions from various agencies are helping to restore a sense of normalcy among families that have been most affected by the natural disaster. Earlier this week, Belize Telemedia […]
Present for the handing over of the cheque was Senator Dr. Carla Barnett. As the newly sworn-in Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Barnett plays a critical role in assessing the economic impact of Hurricane Earl in the respective industries as well as heading efforts to seek international funding. Dr. Carla Barnett, […]
In Belize Rural North, the area of the country hardest hit by Hurricane Earl, flood relief continues. The Relief Supplies Management Committee is mobilizing outreach to people in affected communities with food, water and cleaning supplies. Area Representative Edmund Castro, who is also the Minister for NEMO, says that the area of primary concern in […]
