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B.D.F. doctor punished for desertion

Following reports on Friday that B.D.F. cardiologist Dr. John Gough had been detained for desertion; tonight we understand that he has since been demoted, fined and sentenced to confinement. According to Dr. George Gough, on Saturday his brother appeared before Commander Lloyd Gillett to answer to a charge of being absent without leave. The accusations […]

Fuel prices fall as world markets ease

After months of price hikes, tonight there is word that the cost of fuel has dropped dramatically. According to a government press release issued this afternoon, premium is now nine dollars and seventy-two cents, down from ten dollars and fifty-three cents. Regular gasoline dips from ten dollars and six cents a gallon to nine dollars […]

News 5 reporter takes top honours in PAHO awards

Word has been received from the Pan American Health Organisation that Channel Five has received top regional honours in this year’s PAHO/Caribbean Media Awards. News Five’s Janelle Chanona won first place in the category of Best Television News Report for her story “Gift of Life” which chronicled the Rotary Club’s efforts to provide specialised cardiac […]

Nuri is new G.O.B. press chief

In news from Belmopan, this afternoon Cabinet Secretary Bobby Leslie has confirmed that effective today, well known Love FM talk show host Nuri Muhammad has been appointed Executive Director of the Government Press Office. According to Leslie, the Musa administration is hoping to tap Muhammad’s talents gleaned from his years of service in the public […]

F.C. Belize drops Belmopan Bandits in R.F.G. play

Good evening. I?m James Adderley with this week?s turn out of Sports Monday. Despite the tremendous rains that shook up Belize City yesterday, the B.P.F.L. was able to complete week eight of the R.F.G. cup tournament schedule as advertised. So we go to the M.C.C. Grounds for the big time match-up between F.C. Belize and […]