Tragedy has struck as a trivial dispute, one that occurs in most families, did not go well for a family in Cotton Tree. Anger turned to rage, and then to murder. Before cool heads could prevail, twenty-one year old Thaddeus Castillo was murdered in Cotton Tree Village. Castillo, who is originally from Belize City, was […]
The ninth amendment bill, on its surface, aims to enshrine the government’s majority control of shares in utilities. But several attorneys, including those from the Human Rights Commission of Belize, the Bar Association of Belize and Senator Godwin Hulse, have all spoken about grave concerns on the Belize Constitution (Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2011. On Wednesday, […]
The bar issued a statement on Wednesday in which it says “the bar does not support the proposed amendment to the extent that it seeks to deny rights of property owners to access the courts to challenge nationalizations.” But according to the Foreign Minister, any aggrieved party would still be able to access the court. […]
In addition to Minister Elrington and the Bar Association, Senator Henry Gordon, who represents the Council of Churches, also spoke about the Proposed Ninth on Open Your Eyes. Gordon said that because of government’s super majority in the House, even if the Senate is granted a thirteenth senator, the ninth amendment would still allow parliamentary […]
The Guatemalan incursions in the Chiquibul Forest have been problematic for years. But in recent weeks, it made the news because illegal logging by the Guatemalans is rampant and they are making their way further into Belizean territory. The organization, Friends for Conservation and Development, has been studying the trends and today released a report […]
According to Manzanero, they have compiled recommendations that can raise finances and improve the management of the forest reserve. Raphael Manzanero “In terms of the analysis that was done, it can be contemplated that we should be able to generate up to one million dollars every year by selling the carbon stocks in the Chiquibul. […]
And while the report card on the joint patrols in the Chiquibul show that a lot needs to be done to solve environmental issues and prevent poachers, the report card on another sector is also pointing out some weaknesses. A recent report about the performance of prosecutors in Belize showed failures in proper education of […]
Conflict of interest is only one of several ethical issues that are waiting to be tackled, which is why ABA ROLI dedicated Wednesday afternoon to the police prosecutors. According to ABA ROLI’s Country Director, Antoinette Moore, seventeen of the eighteen prosecutors from across the country attended the training session. Antoinette Moore, Country Director, ABA ROLI […]
Over the past week there has been a lot of discussion over the proposed ninth amendment. Meanwhile we’ve been hearing from the attorneys and politicians, but the grassroots organizations have been out of sight. That is because they have been preparing for a massive demonstration this Saturday. The event, which is being organized by Belizeans […]
The murder trial of cousins Derrick and Kenrick Parham commenced this morning in the chamber of Justice Adolph Lucas. Both men are accused of stabbing Orlando Montero, also known as Vega, in the wee hours of July eleventh, 2008 near the Mahogany Heights community. It is alleged that Montero was at the bus stop when […]
The preliminary inquiry in the case against La Cabana Bar owner, Mike Menjivar, started today in Belmopan before Magistrate Adolph Lucas Junior. Attorney, Arthur Saldivar, made a no-case submission, arguing that Menjivar was protecting his property on May twentieth when a shootout erupted during a Gang Suppression Unit raid at his property. Saldivar’s reasoning is […]
News Five does not only track the tumultuous courtroom sessions, but also creatures of the sea. While the Chairperson of the Gales Point Wildlife Sanctuary has not found Nemo, he is also looking for turtles. According to Kevin Andrewin, his group is tagging turtles that are laying their eggs in Gales Point. Kevin Andrewin, Chairperson, […]
Summer Camps aren’t the only staples that we report on regularly in July and August. It’s also a time when parents are trying hard to cut down on expenses while looking for extra income to pay for the upcoming school year. Books, fees, and uniforms are only some of the baggage that parents carry with […]
Are you still trying to locate your college or sixth form books? If so, then you can head out to the BTALCO parking lot this Saturday and exchange some of your used books for the ones you need. Shari Williams, one of the facilitators of the book exchange program, tells us more. Shari Williams, Facilitator, […]
On Wednesday night we told you about the spoken word summer camp that is using video and photos to tell stories. On Friday that camp will culminate with an exhibition of the students’ work and the hosting of world-renowned poet, Willie Perdomo. Perdomo is set to perform and display some of his works. Film maker […]
Have you heard of the kissing bug? If not, then listen up because Healthy Living has uncovered cases of the parasitic disease carried by the bug in the Jewel. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting The rainy season started and the entire buzz has been about mosquitoes and the threat of dengue. But there has been a neglected […]
