It initially appeared as a case of a drug deal gone bad. Police claimed it had in its possession a Ruger brand pistol and two pounds of cocaine taken from the vehicle of one of the accused men in the Orange Walk incident. But today in court, the case fell apart and the two accused […]
Less than a month ago, two foreign vessels sailing around San Pedro Ambergris Caye were moored for several days near delicate patches of reef. The investigation into that incident involving the Dreamer and Imagine is still ongoing but an incident which occurred two years ago has finally been resolved in court. On May second, 2007, […]
A seventy year old carpenter finds himself behind bars awaiting trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a four year old minor on May twenty-ninth. Emmanuel Gabourel, also known as “Dawdi” appeared in court this morning and was charged with the Aggravated Assault of the minor. Gabourel pleaded not guilty. The prosecution objected to bail on the […]
The family of a ten year old boy from the St Martin’s DePorres School in Belize City feels fortunate that he is alive following a traffic ordeal. The young boy was hit by a vehicle in the area of Partridge Street at lunch time last Tuesday when he ran across the street. The child bounced […]
The financial crisis is hurting the Corozal Free Zone and recent statistics show there has been a decline in merchandise imports, but this is not slowing the administration of the zone. Officials told News Five today they have found a way to upgrade the general ambience of the facility. Free Zone Chairman, David Akierman, says […]
If you are a traveller to southern Belize, there is some good news as the Dangriga Town Airstrip was officially re-opened today after weeks of repairs. The work included a hot mix surfacing, adequate lighting and improved safety features. Tourism Minister, Manuel Heredia, was on hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon, declaring the runway open. […]
It’s the first of June and that means the start of the hurricane season. The silver lining is that the weatherman predicts an average year with projections for twelve named storms, six of which can potentially develop into hurricanes. And of those six, only two are likely to reach category three or higher. A plus […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and we’re certainly glad you could join us for this rush of Sports Monday. The Belize Defence Force marched into the Peoples’ Stadium yesterday in the role of journeymen against a surging Suga Boys Juventus as the mad rush to make the B.P.F.L. post-season moves into high gear. Just five […]
