They cover a tumultuous period of our colonial days and normally we would not report on these but classified and secret documents have just been released of incidents that date back to 1967, 68 and 69. Some are by hand, others by typewriter and there are some in the form of telegrams. News Five today […]
On the issue of crime, the People’s United Party today issued a release in respect of daily shootings, murders and in particular the recent grenade attack on comptroller of Customs, Gregory Gibson. The release says that “the party views with great concern the recent explosion of violent crime and lawlessness in our community. While the […]
The frequency of reported crimes continues to haunt the cops. And though there are hot spots throughout the old capital that are often in the news, lately more robberies and burglaries are occurring in the heart of Belize City. In February “A Fashion” store on Albert Street was burglarized, businessman Madhu Babani was robbed in […]
While the Court of Appeal had a full day, next door in Magistrates’ Court thirty-four year old Hubert Velasquez, also known as “Kid”, was remanded into custody for the next month and a half to await trial. Velasquez is accused of jacking three persons at K and S Mini Mart in January and is now […]
Earlier in the newscast, we reported that a Chinese national was murdered in Orange Walk Town and in Belize City, another Chinese national was targeted in a bathroom of all places. The fifty-three year old businessman luckily escaped a robbery attempt at the Princess Hotel and Casino. Fu Hung, a resident of Cork Street, reported […]
Also in the court, a plumber accused as the getaway driver in a shooting was charged today with Abetment to Commit Murder. Thirty-four year old Rondy Mahler was remanded into custody until April twenty-ninth after Magistrate Aretha Ford upheld an objection to bail based on the seriousness of the offense and the possibility that Mahler […]
A Belize City chef of Locks Alley was today charged for the attempted murder of Police Constable, Aldo Valdez. When twenty-five year old Delroy Smith appeared in Magistrates’ Court to answer to the charges of Attempted Murder, Use of Deadly Means of Harm and Dangerous Harm, his attorney, Kevin Arthurs, submitted that Smith was in […]
And if you’re tired of all the news on crime, there is something positive to look forward to. At the Bliss Institute for Performing Arts this morning, a week of entertainment by the district’s youngest performers was launched. In keeping with Child Stimulation Month, which is celebrated throughout March, the third annual Preschool Festival of […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley with this week’s portion of Sports Monday. After an undefeated run in the semi-final round of the Belize Bank Super league post season, Valley Renaissance of Stann Creek was confident enough to give away home field advantage. So they headed to the Michael Ashcroft Stadium Saturday night for game one […]
Today marked the final day of the twentieth Inter-sessional Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. To clear their packed agenda, the remaining leaders expect to be in session until sometime tonight. This afternoon, however, CARICOM Chair, Prime Minister Dean Barrow, Trinidad and Tobago P.M., Patrick Manning, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Denzil […]
Another major issue was crime and security in the region and its effect on youths. Today the ministers were given a presentation on the intelligence situation in the Caribbean and discussed crime prevention and mitigating measures such as the advanced passenger systems. Patrick Manning “What that does, it tracks in the region anybody who is […]
In 2006, CARICOM countries signed on to the implementation of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy for the free movement of goods, services, capital and skilled labour in the region. This has been top of the agenda for CARICOM and while some countries have not moved along in implementation at the pace of others, visiting […]
For Prime Minister Barrow, greater effectiveness does not necessarily translate into less grander dreams for the region or the implementation of the C.S.M.E. Today Barrow says that he believes the current heads of government can get the job done. Prime Minister Dean Barrow “My Short experience with Caribbean heads convinces me that they always aim […]
Early this morning, police were called to Bannister Caye resort, located nine miles away from Belize City where the manager of the resort had been killed. Jose Sanchez took a twenty minute boat ride to the resort and has the following story. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Bannister Island Resort is a private island with over three […]
Two gas attendants got the scare of their lives this afternoon when they were forced to lie on the ground as three thieves jacked the station at gunpoint. The crime occurred around four p.m. at CDS Gas Station located on the Boom Hattieville Road. The manager of the station told police that one of the […]
Last June the Court of Appeal ruled that George Betson had no right to occupy a piece of land at mile two on the Northern Highway which he had been living on since 1973. And in July, police and court marshals proceeded in taking down the dwelling. This was after the Court found that Betson […]
Turning to the Magistrates’ Court, an electrician was today charged with Murder in connection with a fatal shooting on the ninth of this month. Twenty year old Carl Reneau is believed to have gunned down Brian ‘Benji’ Williams and has now been remanded into custody until April fourteenth when he will be tried for the […]
And a former police officer, who is a paraplegic, was spared a custodial sentence today by Magistrate Sharon Fraser. Fifty-five year old Barrington “Bo” Williams was found guilty of Drug Trafficking, but the magistrate said that although Williams has had several similar convictions, she does not know if the prison has the facilities to accommodate […]
The police have two cases of Obtaining Property by Deception to solve on their hands. In the first instance, a Corozal man was cheated out of a whopping thirty-five thousand dollars. Forty-one year old Crisologo Sosa of the Altamira area reported to police that in November of last year he purchased a parcel of land […]
In the west, police made a sizeable drug bust in Benque Viejo on Thursday. Cops on mobile patrol between miles seventy and seventy-one became suspicious of a Toyota Tercel Station Wagon heading towards San Ignacio and set chase. When they caught up with the vehicle, occupied by thirty-four year old Roland Garcia and his common-law-wife […]
An eleven year old girl of San Pedro Town is one of the latest reported victims of Carnal Knowledge. On Thursday the minor and her father told police that her step-father had sexual intercourse with her at their home and had been doing so for the past five months. A doctor’s examination has confirmed that […]
In January of this year, News Five reported on a predatory fish that infiltrated our Caribbean waters. The Fisheries Department and others offered rewards for anyone who catches the Lionfish, dead or alive. There have been reports of sightings of the fish in the Turneffe and Glover’s Cayes and tonight we can report that diver, […]
It’s been over a month since the cane farmers’ strike ended and work recommenced in the sugar industry. Since then the core sampler has been dismantled and only the empty building remains. But for the fifteen employees who were hired to operate the machine, the effects of its removal hit home today. At around midday […]
There is no shortage of avenues for local artists to showcase their talent… and on Sunday, members of a southside community have created a musical competition that will do just that. The event is entitled the ABS Sting and will see artists convene at the basketball court on Iguana Street Extension to provide an evening […]
It’s been a short work week and with another weekend quickly upon us, it’s time to find out What’s Happening in Belize. There’s a bike rally, volleyball and softball if you’re into sports. And for those looking for something a little more formal, how about a gala at the Radisson? Safiyyah has the details. Hey […]
