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This morning in Barbados, a two-day media law workshop got underway. The seminar brought together sixty-eight representatives of media houses and civil societies from thirteen countries across the region. The seminar was organized as a part of the “Improved access to Justice in the Caribbean” known as the IMPACT Justice project. Funded by the Canadian […]
One emerging concern expressed by media professionals at today’s seminar was the need to examine and define the role of the citizen journalist who are persons, who report, analyze and impart information but are not trained journalists. The main concern expressed is the accountability and credibility of the recent trend of social media news. Our […]
Written on February 23, 2016 | Posted in
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Nine years ago Junior Buddy was born at the Belize Zoo on the George Price Highway. Today, he celebrated another milestone in the company of school children from the area. We’ve been following Junior Buddy for years and today we found him as charming and graceful as he turned nine-years-old. Jaguars are extinct in other […]
Written on February 23, 2016 | Posted in
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The ancient Maya culture thrived primarily in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. Originally considered primitive, the Mayas are now known to have had knowledge of science, art, architecture, language and mathematics that flourished in their culture. Their architectural skills are evident in the monuments dotting various parts of country. Recent discoveries have led […]
Written on February 23, 2016 | Posted in
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Tonight, we air the third segment of our original show, Great Belize Cooking, with Chef Sean Kuylen. In this episode Sean takes us south to Dangriga, one of his favourite spots where food is ethnic, enjoyable and authentic. He pairs up with Dangriga resident Cyril Sabal who will walk us through the history and making […]
Written on February 23, 2016 | Posted in
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There are fake cops on the prowl in Belize City, and they’ve already gotten away with two weapons taken from security guards. The latest incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning. Two Haitian security guards at the JL’s Quick Loan facility on Douglas Jones Street were approached by two men in what appeared […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Yearwood declined to provide information on the persons in custody, but Police sources tell us one of the detained men is related to a Police Officer, which could explain the uniforms. If and when those men are positively identified, charged and arraigned, the Police Department will call off the alert. But if the men in […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Twenty-eight year old Kareem Arnold narrowly escaped death by bullet multiple times, and death by knife as recently as last month. But in the end death was persistent and caught up with the notorious Ladyville gangster Saturday night at mile eighteen in Sandhill. At around seven forty Arnold was riding a small Meilun cycle towards […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Punta Gorda Police have made short work of the investigation into the murder of sixty-nine year old Thomas Paul Rockowski. The American National who lived alone was stabbed multiple times in his home on Saturday night. He passed away on Monday night and by Tuesday Police had three men in custody. On Friday one of […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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There is outrage tonight in the conservation community as well as in other sectors due to a recent large kill of sharks near the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye at Lighthouse Reef Atoll. Images of dozens of dead sharks went viral on social media and according to the […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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A search and rescue operation, led by personnel from the Belize National Coast Guard on Sunday afternoon, ended with the successful return of a Belize City family of ten persons, including four adults and six children. The party set out to sea earlier in the day and began experiencing mechanical difficulties. The captain of the […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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he President of the Football Federation of Belize, Ruperto Vicente is traveling to Zurich, Switzerland on Tuesday where he will be participating in an election to vote for new leadership of FIFA, the world’s governing body for the sport of soccer. The choice of a new president to succeed the embattled Sepp Blatter comes almost […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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The trifecta, which includes First Vice President Sergio Chuc and Cruz Gamez, also has an issue with Michael Blease as General Secretary. Not only is his role viewed as ineffective, but Kuylen has gone on record to say that they have suggested to Vicente on previous occasions to have Blease replaced. That suggestion, according to […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Margarita Pech/Noralez, the thirty-five year old mother of a one month old baby, who was remanded to prison a week ago was back in court today. Pech has a long rap sheet with as many as twenty convictions and this morning, two more were added to the growing list. Pech pleaded guilty to burglary and […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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There is another report on the sexual violation of a minor. A twelve-year-old female student claims that on Friday night at about eight-thirty, her uncle sexually assaulted her when she was at home in Benque Viejo, Cayo. The heinous act occurred when she was left alone with him. Her mother was at work, but her […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Another notorious figure is recovering from injuries he received during a fight Saturday night in Mahogany Heights. Jerson Grinage was cut to the back of his head, to his forehead and to the right side of his face after he tangled with Ervin Fitzgibbon at a local Chinese store. Police have been having a tough […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Two weeks ago there was a sensational incident in which two Canadian tourists were robbed at gunpoint just after they checked into the Tropical Education Centre on the George Price Highway. Shortly after, those robbers shot a Good Samaritan, Jorge Lopez, who saw them fleeing the scene but thought they needed help. Adolphus Palacio, the […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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On Friday, we reported the confiscation of twenty-seven thousand, five hundred and seventy-one pounds of rice. The bulk grain was removed from a business in Belize City when it was discovered that the producer was not in compliance with the existing labeling standard. The rice which comes from Shipyard remains in detention tonight because the […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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The much anticipated four day La Ruta Maya canoe race, from the Hawkesworth Bridge to Belize City, kicks off in just a little over two weeks. It’s a race which rivals the Cross Country in participation and in support. With so many persons in one place, and in a festive sort of mood, there are […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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In March 2014, as Belizeans celebrated the Ruta Maya River Challenge, three persons lost their lives in a terrible road traffic accident in Burrell Boom. One of them was a three-year-old child. Those are memories which die hard, and the Police will also be increasing vigilance on canoe race enthusiasts and party-goers who may end […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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International Mother Language Day was celebrated in Belize City on Sunday, as members of the local Bangladeshi community paraded downtown. It is a recognition of the sacrifices of martyrs for establishing the rightful place of the Bangla language. Observed annually on February twenty-first, it aims to promote awareness of the linguistic and cultural diversity and […]
The Governor General, Sir Colville Young, administered the oath today at Belize House in Belmopan, to put in effect the appointment of the Ombudsman and Contractor General. Lionel Arzu is now on his second term as Ombudsman while Godwin Arzu was sworn-in for this third term as Contractor General. Also present for the signing were […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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Elections will be held in Jamaica this Thursday where the Jamaica Labour Party led by Opposition Leader Andrew Holness is going up against Prime Minister Portia Simpson of the People’s National Party. Sixty constituencies are up for grabs in a battle that observers say may be too close to call. Today the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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As we’ve told you, the Rural Eastern Division is paying particular attention to the community of Mahogany Heights, near mile thirty on the George Price Highway. It’s traditionally been a neglected area where a lot of crime originates and spreads into surrounding communities. The Police don’t just plan to rush in G.S.U. style, though. They’re […]
Written on February 22, 2016 | Posted in
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The Football Federation of Belize is deeply divided tonight and its president Ruperto Vicente is under threat from his own executive. On Thursday night in Belmopan, three executive members made a move to suspend the embattled Vicente who was elected to the post four years ago. They claim he is taking unilateral decisions which do […]
