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The General Sales Tax Department is conducting an audit of B.T.L.’s accounts. News Five has received voluminous information and documents which show the telecom giant purportedly owing the Government of Belize millions of dollars in G.S.T. Said debt dates back to 2012, which according to the documents obtained show that by the end of 2017 […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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Information to News Five is that B.T.L. Chair Net Vasquez wrote to Financial Secretary asking for a write-off. Joseph Waight says he has not seen a letter. We attempted several times to get in contact with Acting Commissioner of GST, Evan Brown but all our attempts have proved futile. We did manage to ask Cabinet […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, the Senate passed the Tax Administration and Procedure Bill which ultimately seeks to increase government revenues. The bill merges the Income Tax and General Sales Tax departments. The new law also seeks to strengthen the collection of taxes and enforce penalties for companies and entities which have and continue to evade paying taxes […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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Murder victim, Derrick Tracey travelled to Belize City from his hometown, Dangriga. Within forty-eight hours of his arrival in the City, he was shot to death in the south side. Police have no records of any run-ins with the law and are baffled by his murder. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports. Isani Cayetano, Reporting […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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ASP Alejandro Cowo today gave an update on the quintuple murder of: Ernest Wills Senior, Winston Santos, Travis Cooke, Allyson Jones and Jamar Martinez. The five men were murdered at sea between Swallow Caye and Mapp Caye and their bodies discovered between Wednesday and Saturday. It is believed that the group, who were out on […]
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Meanwhile in Corozal, the investigation into the murder of David Martinez continues. He was shot multiple times to the back and head by two gunmen who opened fire at the victim and two other men who were socializing in front of Martinez’s house on San Andres Road in Corozal Town. In the wake of his […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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It was a formal occasion in Belmopan this morning. Outstanding police officers in the department were honoured for service and for excelling in recent exams. Sergeant Leroy Hernandez has been in the line of duty for nineteen years, he also placed at the top of the recent police promotional exams. Today, he was gleaming with […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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A couple was assaulted during a home invasion on the Cristo Rey Road in the west. Canadian national, Evan Anderson and his common-law wife were retiring for the night when three armed men entered their home, demanding that Anderson hand over the keys to his vehicle. The woman was bound while her husband was taken […]
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He arrived in Belize via the northern border with Mexico on Sunday night, and by Monday evening, French national Gabriel Jacket was hospitalized at the K.H.M.H. for injuries he sustained to his head. According to Jacket, he made his way to Sarteneja Village earlier that morning and set up a hammock on the beach. He, […]
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On Tuesday, we reported on a disturbing case coming out of Belmopan where a young woman was kidnapped by her boyfriend, who beat on her repeatedly. While police say there were no previous reports of domestic violence, the images show that Illona Cooke went through a horrific ordeal at the hands of someone she knew […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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Last week, we reported about the sudden disappearance of two men on north Ambergris Caye. Silverio Cal and Melvin Montesino were last seen on June thirteenth when they were riding a motorcycle heading to the northern part of the island. A massive search for the men has turned up little to no clues. On Wednesday, […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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An elderly resident of San Antonio Village lost his life earlier this week after being struck by a vehicle while he was attempting to board a commuter bus. Eighty-year-old Pablo Ack was knocked down and killed as he made his way across the road toward the waiting bus. Police have since detained the driver of […]
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A group of nationals coming from diverse cultures and countries have made Belize their home and country. They are the third group this year to pledge allegiance as citizens of Belize after going through a vetting process. The oath was administered by officials of the Nationality and Passport Department in Belmopan. Going forward, they are […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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There has been a growing need for medical services and facilities in San Pedro which is the number one tourist destination in the country. Often, persons who require emergency treatment must be transported from the island to Belize City. This week, one company stepped to the plate to assist to fill the void. Rickilee Response […]
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A resident of Maskall Village in the Belize District is the latest winners of fifteen thousand dollars courtesy of Scratch and Win. Mister Martinez, as he referred to himself to protect his identity and winnings, purchased four tickets on Monday night, he won only two dollars through the bonus. That ticket was then redeemed for […]
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The Image Factory and Art Foundation opened its Ka`añaar Graphic Art Exhibition on Wednesday. The showcase displays the graphic art work of Belizean and Cuban artist Falco and Lito. Yasser Musa of the Image Factory and Art Foundation tells us more about the collaboration and pieces in the exhibition. Yasser Musa, Director, Image Factory […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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Leave no man behind – that’s the theme for this year’s National Testing Day. It’s a clear call for Belizean men to head out to get tested on Friday. In tonight’s healthy living we find out more about the upcoming testing day. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting It’s a simple finger prick and a five minute […]
Written on June 27, 2019 | Posted in
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The murder count continues to ratchet up even as police continue investigations to crack a slew of murders in the past days including that of a highly respected doctor from the U.S. who was killed along with a tour guide in San Pedro. This afternoon in Belize City, the all too familiar sounds of gunshots […]
Written on June 26, 2019 | Posted in
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We can report tonight that investigators have made significant progress into the double murder of tour guide Mario Graniel and prominent US Doctor Gary Swank. Reports from the island of Ambergris Caye are that police have detained a woman very close to Graniel. We are told that the woman, whom we will not identify at […]
Written on June 26, 2019 | Posted in
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Tonight, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams will be meeting with stakeholders in the tourism industry in San Pedro following the double murder at sea and the disappearance of two men. The hoteliers and key persons on the island are concerned that the spiral of violence on the island will have ramifications to the tourism industry. […]
Written on June 26, 2019 | Posted in
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Alleged murderers William “Danny” Mason, Ashton Vanegas, Terrence Fernandez, Keiron Fernandez, and Ernest Castillo were back in court this afternoon. The men appeared before Belmopan’s Supreme Court Justice Antoinette Moore as it was expected that the trial relating to the coldhearted beheading of Pastor Llewellyn Lucas would get underway. Initially, the trial was expected to […]
Written on June 26, 2019 | Posted in
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One of those counsels is Attorney Bryan Neal, who is representing Keiron Fernandez. According to Neal, after meeting with his colleagues, it has been decided that the defense will make preliminary submissions relating to issues that could have a significant impact on the trial. Bryan Neal, Attorney for Keiron Fernandez “I was hoping that […]
Written on June 26, 2019 | Posted in
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We take a break from crime and go to Belmopan where the Senate today dealt with an amendment to the Tax Laws which was passed and place criminal liability against anyone in the chain of management in any company not paying taxes. In the debate, senators urged the tightening up of collection across the board […]
Written on June 26, 2019 | Posted in
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The Upper House met this morning in the Capital. A bill which seeks to merge the Income Tax and General Sales Tax departments into the Belize Tax Service Department was debated this morning by senators. The merger of these departments is expected to not only facilitate the official and effective administration and collection of domestic […]
Written on June 26, 2019 | Posted in
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Through the successful passage of this bill, the Belize Tax Service Department is also expected to provide for tax procedures and civil and criminal penalties for persons found to be violating tax laws. Social partner senators, while encouraging the amalgamation, pointed out the need for authorities to crack down on persons who evade taxes across […]
Written on June 26, 2019 | Posted in
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