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Brothers Giovanni and Ellis Requena appeared in court today for drug trafficking. In mitigation plea, Ellis Requena maintained that he wasn’t guilty and was set free to go when Giovanni, who appeared unrepresented, changed his not guilty plea to guilty. He begged Senior Magistrate Sharon Frazer for leniency telling the court that he was only […]
Written on May 21, 2015 | Posted in
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A Belize City resident is tonight starting a six year prison term for burglarizing a classroom at the All Saints Primary School in Belize City. The burglary occurred this past Tuesday and Edward Belgrave was caught in the act. When police responded to reports of a burglary at the school, they heard a noise coming […]
Written on May 21, 2015 | Posted in
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On April eleventh, a man identified as Shadir Marin allegedly pulled a gun on another man, Edison Usher, in front of witnesses at a fund-raising event in Belize City. The complainant and two witnesses have made statements and have positively identified Marin in front of Police. In virtually any circumstance that is an offence called […]
Written on May 21, 2015 | Posted in
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During the month of May, the Belize Cancer Society annually holds events to bring attention to cancer. The society and its partners held the annual cancer care symposium in Belize City today. Local and international presenters spoke on cancer prevention, control, initiatives, programs and other cancer related topics. Andrea Polanco reports: Andrea Polanco, Reporting […]
Written on May 21, 2015 | Posted in
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One of a series of workshops to train teachers to become effective communicators of Caribbean Single Market And Economy took place in Belize City today. The CSME Unit partnered with consultants and specialists to engage high school teachers with the aim that it will make students and working professionals aware of the potential that exists […]
Written on May 21, 2015 | Posted in
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As you heard earlier, the opposition will not be present in Guatemala on Monday when the government proceeds to sign an amendment to the special agreement. But tonight the situation is volatile in Guatemala where President Otto Perez earlier today fired several senior government officials, including the ministers of the interior, energy and environment. The […]
No time to get to the gym, no babysitter to watch the kids while you squeeze in some exercise. Then, this segment of Healthy Living is just for you. Tonight we feature entrepreneur and yoga instructor Ashanti Garcia who’s offering a solution for people who feel they never have the time to exercise. Marleni […]
Written on May 21, 2015 | Posted in
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Just after three this afternoon Orange Walk Police charged and formally arraigned Efrain Alpuche and Saul Vasquez on a single charge of arson. The men had been in custody since Monday when they were detained on suspicion of being involved in the burning of twenty acres of cane in San Lorenzo, the property of ASR/BSI. […]
Written on May 20, 2015 | Posted in
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Today at least six members of the Scenes of Crime Squad huddled around the blue Mazda pickup allegedly used by the men accused of burning the BSI fields. They were paying particular attention to the right side-view mirror of the vehicle, and while we weren’t allowed to get close, they processed the vehicle for well […]
Just before five this evening Efrain Alpuche managed to secure his bail, and spoke to the media as he exited the Police Station. He maintains his innocence and says he doesn’t understand how anybody could prove that he had anything to do with any burning of fields. Efrain Alpuche, Charged for Arson “Well it’s […]
Written on May 20, 2015 | Posted in
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A group of high school students find themselves in plenty of trouble tonight after school authorities discovered that they were circulating nude photographs on social media. That was offensive enough to the school which has gone on record to say that the photos were also doctored to embarrass a teacher. The action by the school […]
Written on May 20, 2015 | Posted in
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When we spoke with Minister of Education Patrick Faber, he said it was the first time that he was hearing of the incident. He told the media that according to protocols, it would be dealt with by the School’s Board of Director and Management team and unless deem fit, they will intervene. But Faber noted […]
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Effective June first, commuters using Tropic Air or Maya Island Air will pay six dollars more per departure on domestic flights. It’s something called a Rider Fee, and was conceptualized years ago to pay for the massive upgrading works being done at the Municipal Airstrip in Belize City. It’ll affect both major carriers; Tropic Air […]
Written on May 20, 2015 | Posted in
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As we told you, there has been major upgrading of the Municipal Airstrip which, to the minds of the carriers, was long overdue and sorely needed. It is widely perceived that the existing airstrip, perched precariously just feet from the sea, was not safe. Even with the renovations, the facility is still just a […]
Written on May 20, 2015 | Posted in
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One year ago there was a serious land dispute between Tropic Air, the Feinstein Group of Companies and the Ministry of Lands. Tropic stood to lose millions, since they had already started construction of a massive facility on the land under dispute. It went to Court and was settled behind closed doors, and now Tropic […]
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Who killed the two American nationals in Teakettle Village? It has been a couple days since forty six year old Julian Jones and sixty one year old Paul Signorino were brutally murdered, and there haven’t been any details by the police on any significant lead. It is still very much a painful and raw spot […]
Written on May 20, 2015 | Posted in
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Enrique Pook Junior, who resides in Hattieville, is accused of having sex twice in 2014 with a thirteen year old minor. In October 2014, a month or so after the first allegation surfaced, he was arraigned for Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with the girl whose age was thirteen years. At the time he appeared before the […]
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This afternoon, three men and a sixteen year old minor were arraigned in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court for Drug Trafficking after a bag containing one hundred and forty two grams of weed was found in a car they were travelling in. They have been identified as Calford Perez Junior of Rio Bravo Crescent, Oliver […]
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In the wake of the Petrocaribe Act 2015, dubbed the god-maker in some quarters, there has been a sustained outcry from virtually all sectors. There’s really no problem with the Petrocaribe initiative, conceptualized to assist the poorest of the poor through medium and long-term social programs. But there is a huge problem with the Petrocaribe […]
Written on May 20, 2015 | Posted in
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The VIP is undertaking to carry out an education and awareness campaign on Petrocaribe, and one organization which has already signed on is the BNTU. But today’s press conference was about more than Petrocaribe. The VIP is also vocal about re-registration and told the media today that they have written to the Elections and Boundaries […]
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The Belize City ITVET will be hosting its annual Open Day on Thursday. It’s an opportunity for students to show the skills they’ve acquired through displays of goods and services. While there isn’t an entrance fee, the public is invited to come out and support the students. Manager of the ITVET says that this year […]
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The government has come under considerable fire for the controversial Petrocaribe Loans Act. Last week, the Prime Minister announced there will be amendments taken to the House. Still yet, G.O.B. announced today that it will be spending some of the funds for a Summer of Sports Program through the Ministry of Education, Youths and Sports. […]
Written on May 20, 2015 | Posted in
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The police department is embarking on a new program that will see senior officers guide young recruits to improve their policing skills. This is all part of a strategy to fight crime on the streets. Facilitators from the U.S were involved in the initiative which concluded on Tuesday with a graduation. News Five’s Isani Cayetano […]
Written on May 20, 2015 | Posted in
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The Department of Youth Services held its open day today, and they were showing off major developments. After months of trying to install a music studio in Collet Division, Education Minister Patrick Faber was able to do so at the Department’s Office on Regent Street. Through an education grant from the Southside Poverty Alleviation Fund, […]
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On Sunday about two hundred Belizeans, led by the Belize Territorial Volunteers, travelled to the Garbutt Falls border monument in Benque Viejo del Carmen. As they have been doing for many months, the group is trying to get government’s attention. They want government to get serious about the recognition of the border line between Belize […]
Written on May 19, 2015 | Posted in
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