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Late this evening, the government announced that it is extending the deadline of its B.T.L. share offering. The shares will now be available for an additional two weeks, until November eleventh. Although payment was originally restricted to U.S. dollars in U.S. cheque form only, the Central Bank has changed that position and is now allowing […]
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A mechanic convicted of rape and other charges was sentenced to ten years in prison today in the Supreme Court. Dennis Gabourel appeared before Justice Adolph Lucas and following a lengthy mitigation plea by defence attorney Hubert Elrington, was given eight years for rape, three years for grievous harm, and two years for aggravated assault. […]
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A youth who described himself as a “break dance instructor” has been charged with dangerous harm, use of deadly means of harm, and robbery following a fight between two men on Freetown Road in Belize City during the September Celebrations. However, when asked by Magistrate Harry Hewlett what the fight was about, Demetrious Martinez said […]
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Police have made another arrest following a burglary at a shop on King Street in Belize City. Seventeen year old Germaine Gomez appeared in Magistrate Court on Thursday where he was charged with the burglary for the October twenty-fourth incident at Rekha’s Store. Police received a call early that morning that a burglary was in […]
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The artist so many refer to simply as “Chico” has released another new recording. True to many of his other compositions, Chico Ramos is using music to tackle social issues and promote positive activities, and attitudes. But as News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports, because music is his business, he also takes the issue of piracy […]
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November is right around the corner and Garifuna Settlement Day activities are about to begin… starting with a pageant this weekend. As in years past, the focus is not on appearances or fashion, but on a deeper understanding of the culture and appreciation for all things Garinagu. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting These are the five ladies […]
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American Nancy Masters is lucky to be alive. She and three companions on a dive trip last weekend wound up spending three days and two nights floating in the waters off Silk Caye after their boat developed engine trouble and their guide seemed unable to remedy the situation. Unfortunately, one of the group, Abigail Brinkman, […]
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