A young man from the Valley of Peace was killed in a freak accident on Thursday afternoon. Jose Alberto Cab was struck by lightning and electrocuted when he was returning home from the nearby creek. But lightning struck twice for the family and his two sisters who were cooking were also injured during Thursday’s thunderstorms. […]
Also in the west, we reported on Thursday that authorities stumbled on an illegal oil refinery about a mile from the Western Highway in the vicinity of the Belize Christian Academy two weeks ago. A Cuban national who came to Belize on a tourist visa was at the site; he is in custody tonight and […]
Last Friday, Seleni Matus abruptly resigned as Director of the Belize Tourism Board, a job she held for less than two years. Matus says political interference was getting in the way of her tourism plan. The Minister and Board announced today that Javier Paredez has been tagged as the Interim Director until a successor is […]
Since October 2006, the US government requested the extradition of Mark Seawell. The case has been in the lower courts for close to five years, but today Chief Magistrate Margaret McKenzie handed down a decision on the fate of Mark Seawell. Seawell, along with his two brothers, Duane and Gary, have been wanted for a […]
On Monday, the managing committee of the Belize Amateur Athletics Association issued a stern release criticizing the presidency of Ian Gray as head of the organization. The committee charges that Gray has usurped its responsibility which they claim now allows him to function as a one man executive. Allegations of misconduct have also been made […]
We’ve reported that ING and FirstCaribbean International Banks have extended the term of their loans to Belize Sugar Industries Limited by one year, giving B.S.I. up until September thirtieth, 2012 to pay back thirty million dollars. In a financial update issued today, B.S.I. says the new arrangement allows for the commencement of the upcoming crop […]
A watchman of Middle Island Caye has been behind bars for the past three days for guns and ammunition that he claims belong to his employer. Fifty-seven year old Sebastian Cocom was arraigned this past Tuesday on two counts of Kept Firearm without a Gun License for a sixteen gauge shotgun and a rifle that […]
The Belize Audubon Society is one NGO whose calendar is filled with activities all year round. And this time of year is strictly for the birds. According to the Audubon’s Publicity Coordinator, there are strange birds flying across the country. Dirk, the Birdman, Francisco is inviting the public to join them on the next few […]
If you would like to join one of the bird watching sessions, you can call 223-5004 for dates and the districts that the Audubon will be visiting. And next Tuesday the Audubon is launching a photo exhibit and a book at the Image Factory in Belize City. Dirk ‘Birdman’ Francisco, Publicity Coordinator, BAS “We’re taking […]
Seven Seas in partnership with the San Cas Group this afternoon launched the “Seven Seas Think Pink” Campaign. The new initiative, which will run through-out the month of October, will be donating proceeds of its new product “Seven Seas Once-a-Day” to the Belize Cancer Society to assist with cancer awareness and prevention activities. News Five […]
Fans of Garifuna music are in for an audiovisual treat this weekend at the Bliss where the Ugundani Dance Group is scheduled to perform a series of songs and dances during a one night only concert. The show promises a range of music including Punta and Paranda. According to group member Hanisha Castro a special […]
The general stopped by our studios with a compilation that will shock and awe the country. No, we’re not talking about the B.D.F.’s Brigadier General, but the artist known as Supa G. Supa’s new album will be officially launched on Saturday in Dangriga. While in Belize City he took the opportunity to speak about Faiyahaat, […]
