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The message against crime was crystal clear in Belize City where there was outpouring support for the family of the fallen eight year old All Saints student and the public outrage was felt across the country. In the northern districts, a few businesses closed, so did in Dangriga. But in the west, which has experienced […]
As we mentioned earlier, the business community in Dangriga Town showed solidarity with Belizeans for Justice and many closed up shop for the day. But even before today’s show of support, the latest killing was reported in that southern town on Wednesday evening. Two brothers, twenty-one year old Denver and nineteen year old Denzel of […]
The body of the man that was discovered on Monday morning has been identified. He is Edgar David Gonzalez, a resident of Santa Elena Town, Cayo. Gonzales left home on August eighth en route to his work at the BWEL Gas Company in Belmopan but he never arrived. Three weeks after his disappearance, Gonzalez’ common-law-wife, […]
A group of four would-be assassins who were charged on August fifth for the crime of preparing to execute a murder reappeared before Senior Magistrate Sharon Frazer today, after a month in detention. On Monday, August second, nineteen year old Tevin Abraham, along with nineteen year old Jareth Usher, twenty-six year old Jamaal Tablada and […]
Leroy Gomez, dubbed the serial rapist, has beaten another charge. Only a week ago he was freed of Attempted Rape and Robbery because the alleged victim claimed she did not remember the details of the incident. Well, today a charge of Rape was dismissed against Gomez because the victim passed away earlier this year. Before […]
Belize City police today foiled a robbery attempt at the Queen’s Square Market. The incident happened at around seven-thirty this morning when a youth approached Concepcion Guardado, a vendor, and demanded money from him. Guardado only speaks Spanish and did not understand Andrew Talbert. Talbert pulled out a sawed off shotgun and fired at close […]
Because of the volume of news on Tuesday night, we held back the story of three Belizeans who were onboard a bus heading back from Playa Del Carmen to neighboring Chetumal on Tuesday night when their trip turned into a nightmare as two masked gunmen boarded the vehicle. All the passengers on the bus were […]
When we last reported on the People’s United Party on Tuesday, the top posts in the new executive, except for two of the four deputies, had been settled. Francis Fonseca and Dan Silva had agreed to remain but of the two remaining seats, one was offered to brothers-in-law duo, Mark Espat and Cordel Hyde. The […]
There is more trouble brewing at the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association. Two months ago, via a Supreme Court order, Brodies confiscated five vehicles belonging to the BSCFA due to an outstanding debt of one hundred thousand dollars. The association eventually settled the debt and the vehicles were returned but the matter still did not […]
The entire country is still reeling from the bloodbath in the old capital over the past weekend. And for those who find comfort in the gospel in the midst of the darkness, a group of singers are hosting a concert this weekend with a positive message. Belize’s Mikal Evans and Jamaican artist Dwayne Murphy are […]
It can happen to anyone. You may suffer an injury playing sports, fall victim to uneven streets, have trouble walking in stilettos, or just suffer a mere clumsy moment. Sprained Ankles are nonspecific. While we can all identify the symptoms of this injury, few recognize the significance of proper healing. This week’s Healthy Living looks […]
Three days after the bloodiest weekend in the old capital, the Minister of Police, Doug Singh, presented a situation report on the three hour mayhem which occurred on early Sunday morning. As many as eighty persons have been canvassed and questioned in the neighbourhood where those murders occurred. And more than a hundred others spent […]
The failure of the police department to bring charges and the lack of convictions when they do, contribute to the loss of confidence in the system. The fear of witnesses to pass on relevant information is also a major concern. Hence the reason why, in addition to a homicide unit, the Ministry of Police now […]
If the witness protection program does not pan out, all is not loss. The Police department also intends to access technology that will enhance its crime solving capabilities. Following the lead of NBC’s Law and Order, the department is implementing a Homicide Unit. The police will soon procure a lab and equipment to harness human […]
Tropical Storm Karl passed over northern Belize early this morning. The north braced up and prepared; schools closed and shelters were on standby. Karl brought rains, strong winds and a power outage; that was about the worst. A News Five team headed out this morning and found that it was business as usual throughout Corozal […]
A business shutdown is being planned for Thursday. Too many lives have been lost, residents are clamouring for urgent and drastic measures to bring order and to put an end to the lawlessness on the streets. Belizeans for Justice is calling on the business community to join the fight against crime by closing shop. It’s […]
Funeral services will be held on Thursday for eight year old Eyannie Nunez, who was shot and killed as she slept in her bed early Sunday morning. Since the murder of the young girl, the public has expressed outrage and anger at the level of crime and violence that have plunged the streets of the […]
Fully on board with Belizeans for Justice is the entire Indian community in Belize City, which will not open for business on Thursday. Head of the Indian Community, Arun Hotchandani, says the decision was taken after the community decided they would close to protest the recent spate of murders. Arun Hotchandani, Counsel General Indian Community […]
While the entire Indian community will keep their shutters down on Thursday, schools throughout the City will also do their part; some by lining the streets where the funeral procession for Eyannie Nunez will pass, others will attend the service. But one institution that will make a stronger statement is the University of Belize’s Faculty […]
The Ministry of Education and the September Celebrations Committee rounded up students at the Bliss Centre for the first Young Patriots Day. The event featured a line up of patriotic performances by primary and high school students representing each district. While the weather conditions prevented some northern schools from making the trip to Belize City, […]
He was the second of five escaped prisoners to be recaptured after busting out on April twelfth. Twenty-nine year old Terry Bainton, who was serving time for Unlawfully Obtaining an Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition, was caught three days later in Belize City and today he faced a single charge of Escape. He put himself at […]
Eighteen year old Shemira Patnett was attacked and robbed on Douglas Jones Street on September fourth. But don’t be too quick to assume that the culprits were the usual suspects, those repeat offenders who traffic the courthouse on charge after charge. This time the victim was ambushed by a group of females, armed with knives. […]
We told you earlier in the newscast about this morning’s press conference by the Minister of Police. Well, fresh off his comments about fat cops, the minister of police has new comments about drunken cops. Doug Singh said today that ‘Uniform Pride’ will be one way to motivate and to change the behaviour of some […]
The predicted rains of Tropical Storm Karl did not deter the loyal and faithful supporters of Duets. They packed the auditorium for the first round of semi-finals when the show got underway Tuesday night at the Bliss Centre. Six duos from the former two groups joined up for the first time and electrified the Bliss […]
