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Tonight, four well known Belizean men have been arrested and charged with kidnapping. According to Assistant Inspectors of Police, Charles Galvez and Simeon Alvarez investigations have led them to strongly believe that Andrew “Papa” Brown, Winston “Tanga” James, Francis Guy, James Hyde and Lionel “Toe Nail” Kelly were involved in the kidnapping of the Requeña […]
Written on February 17, 1999 | Posted in
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With much fanfare, at least on the part of one political party, the candidates for the March 3rd City Council Elections were nominated today at City Hall. The People’s United Party organized themselves at Independence Hall on Queen Street and paraded up North Front Street to register their candidates, then marched back to their headquarters […]
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Shortly after the conclusion of the P.U.P. presentation at Independence Hall, the United Democratic Party supporters made their way from their new headquarters by the BelChina Bridge to City Hall. Although their arrival was a little more subdued, those U.D.P. running for office expressed their optimism, saying after three terms with a P.U.P. City Council, […]
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In the Supreme Court today all charges were withdrawn against a prison officer accused of helping nine prisoners escape from Hattieville in 1997. It was alleged that Thomas Gilharry had issued a hacksaw blade to the prisoners which helped them free themselves. Sampson says today in Supreme Court Judge Troadio Gonzalez made it clear that […]
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During this week’s Cabinet meeting, it was decided that the first satellite town will be located near La Democracia at mile 31 on the Western Highway. The Ministries of Education and Tourism announced they will organize a massive countrywide clean-up campaign to reduce the amount of litter in our towns, villages and city. Meanwhile, the […]
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The Pan-American Health Organization this morning received sodium parameters, solutions and equipment to help monitor drinking water to ensure it is safe and healthy to drink. PAHO/WHO Doctor Graciela Uriburu and Minister of Health Servulo Baeza told News Five about the importance of having the laboratory upgraded. Doctor Graciela Uriburu, PAHO/WHO Representative “We understand that […]
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She was a spiritual giant in a community that places great emphasis on such values. Sarah Gonguez, for many years one of the most prominent Garifuna buyeis of this country, died early this morning in Los Angeles. Gonguez had been ill for several years and left Belize for the States in the early 1990’s. She […]
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His untimely death in December shocked the nation. Last night the Belize Audubon Society posthumously honored Mayan activist Julian Cho with its most prestigious prize. The James A. Waight Award, named after one of the society’s founding members, is given annually to the person who makes the greatest contribution to conservation and the defense of […]
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Reports reaching News Five late this evening are that the body of a girl has been found at the Santa Rita ruins in Corozal. Details are sketchy at this point but we understand that the child had been reported missing by her mother yesterday. Although News Five contacted Corozal police we were told we could […]
Written on February 16, 1999 | Posted in
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Following the second road accident in two days, forty-six year old Pedro Romero lies in the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital after being knocked down around nine last night. Police reports are that Romero had just stepped off the center divider in front of Ramon’s Gas Station when he was knocked down by a vehicle going […]
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In a follow-up to yesterday’s accident on the Western Highway, the driver of a dump truck has been charged with the death of a bicycle cart driver. Jason Staine has been charged with manslaughter by negligence, driving without due care and attention, and driving a motor vehicle belonging to a category for which he has […]
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The City Council Elections may not be until March third, but the candidates will make an appearance at City Hall for nominations tomorrow. The People’s United Party, which was out of the starting gate early announcing their candidates last month, is fielding David Fonseca for Mayor. Their ten candidates for counselors are: Darrel Carter, Raymond […]
Written on February 16, 1999 | Posted in
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A program begins this weekend to cleanup the rivers and communities of the Cayo District. The “Save Our Rivers Campaign” is being coordinated by Radio Ritmo with the help of primary and secondary schools in the district. Luis Garcia says the cleanup effort is not a one-time event, but will include follow-ups by the school […]
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The Belize Zoo will host their annual Science Fair and Competition next month under the theme, “Learning to protect our natural resources through environmental education”. Primary schools from all over the country will compete for the best science display. Celso Pott, Educator, Belize Zoo “This year’s science fair will be the Belize Zoo’s eighth annual […]
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Mayan leader Julian Cho will receive the James A. Waight Conservation Award from the Belize Audubon Society at a special ceremony tonight. The award, in its tenth year, recognizes the positive work and tireless efforts in the protection and enhancement of Belize’s Environment”. The award winner does not have to be a member of the […]
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If you’re thinking of going out for a nice meal, you can forget about ordering lobster, at least for the next several months. Yesterday the lobster season closed and that means no one can catch, or serve this seafood delicacy until June fifteenth. The law is designed to give Belize’s lobsters time to replenish themselves […]
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Shortly before four this evening a seventeen year old youth who had been riding a bicycle cart was killed on the Western Highway as he tried to avoid getting hit by a dump truck. According to Jorge Velasquez he and his brother-in-law, Noel Sanchez were delivering a refrigerator to eight miles when Sanchez took over […]
Written on February 15, 1999 | Posted in
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In Belize City, Chinese shopkeepers erect bars to try and protect themselves from robbers, but one woman in Burrell Boom had nothing between her and an assailant who kidnapped her at knifepoint in her own car. Police say a little after twelve midnight Saturday, Winnie So, the owner of Melonie’s Grocery and Hardware in Burrell […]
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A Twenty-one year old has been charged with the carnal knowledge of a twelve year old child. Derrick Banner of a Reggae Street address has been arrested after the girl left home on February twelfth with her two sisters, but failed to return. Her mother immediately notified police, but that same night the girl returned […]
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Belizean children must deal with so many different problems as they grow and all too often, abuse is one of them. On Wednesday, Belizean educators and representatives of Government and N.G.O.s from across the country will learn how to discuss child abuse and neglect with primary school aged children. According to Sharon Palacio, Executive Director […]
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A seminar on Belize’s rice industry is being held this week in Belmopan. The three-day event sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture will focus on strengthening the industry to meet demands for rice exports to Mexico, CARICOM and European markets. According to Minister Daniel Silva the instability of rice production in Belize is a major […]
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Except for three days last week in which passengers had to be rerouted to other carriers, a go slow by American Airlines pilots in the U.S. appears not to have had much effect here in Belize. According to American’s local office, flights resumed today and the company was able to assist all those passengers last […]
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The new phone directories are out. Today B.T.L. launched the ’99 directory which features the CARICOM Games on the front cover. Cynthia Genitty, Public Relations Rep., B.T.L. “As you know B.T.L. is committed, building the community through education, sports and culture. And, the company re-affirmed its commitment through sports last year by sponsoring the CARICOM […]
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If you have a Bachelor’s Degree and would like to further your studies, the Inter-American Development Bank may be able to help. The I.D.B.-Japan Scholarship program is accepting applications for its northern hemisphere program. The scholarships can be used to pursue Master’s Degrees in the social sciences, business or public administration or other development related […]
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Good evening, I’m James Adderley and you’re right on time for a fresh portion of Sports Monday. Week V of the B.F.L. playoffs would decide who makes it to the championship round. So we head to the People’s Stadium where defending champion Juventus finds itself faced with a very focussed La Victoria of Corozal, the […]
Written on February 15, 1999 | Posted in
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