Fifteen days after a former teacher was shot to the back of his head in a police chase, a cop was arraigned for manslaughter by negligence. According to a ballistic report, it was Corporal Kent Martinez who pulled the trigger leading to the death of Allyson Major Junior two weeks ago at the foot of […]
The decision to charge Corporal Kent Martinez with the lesser charge of manslaughter by negligence has the family of Allyson Major Junior up in arms. On Tuesday, through attorney Kareem Musa, the family fired off a statement in which it said that the decision is disappointing if not scandalous. They say that “this travesty deserves […]
According to Bradley, the case will be tried at the Supreme Court level. He says that the circumstances surrounding the case have undoubtedly left the public enraged. Major Junior is not the first victim who has been killed by a police officer. Bradley says that the Belize Police Department should apologize to the victim’s family […]
A gruesome discovery was made this afternoon in the Young Bank area of Camalote Village, Cayo and up to news time tonight, police are still processing the murder scene. Well-known guitarist, Manuel Barrera Vasquez was murdered and his decomposing body was found inside his house after one o’clock today. The discovery was made by a […]
This morning in the Supreme Court, Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington, one of three parties involved in ongoing litigation over the sale of land in the Corozal District, appeared before Justice Courtney Abel in various capacities in a most peculiar case.. Not only is the Pickstock Area Representative his own defense attorney in the matter, he […]
Following this morning’s session, attorney Wilfred Elrington spoke briefly with the media, explaining how that piece of corporate law works. Secondly, when pressed about his role in the company, Elrington said that he attempted to explain to the directors that they were acting outside of the law and that’s when the legal battle commenced. […]
To make his point, Elrington uses the example of B.T.L. and Holy Redeemer Credit Union, both organizations that are legally required to hold annual general meetings during which auditors are appointed. Furthermore, he admits to being laid-back when it came to advising the father and son directors that AGMs should have been held yearly as […]
A significant event took place today in the murder trial of William “Danny” Mason and four other accused men. The judge and prosecution as well as attorneys visited the sites linked to the murder of Pastor Llewellyn Lucas. Mason’s house on the Intelco Hill in Belmopan where it is known that Pastor Lucas had gone […]
In May, the family of Anisha Young received more devastating news when they were informed that DNA test results conducted in Jamaica were inconclusive. The twenty-three-year-old young woman went missing on December ninth, and up to date, her body has yet to be found leaving the family with more questions than answers and without closure. […]
Farmers in La Gracia say that they will be hosting a meeting this week in the village to discuss next steps to resolve a land dispute. They say that government surveyors did not return today. In our story on Tuesday night, we reported about a land issue that started last week in the farming community […]
A Belize City man who was on remand for a 2016 murder along with two brothers is tonight home after he was told he was a free man. Thirty-four-year-old Brandon Baptist, along with brothers John and Sheldon Grinage, was charged jointly with the murder of Stann Creek resident, Mariano Castillo who was allegedly attacked, beaten […]
Police have swiftly detained three minors in connection with the theft of the popular Scratch tickets. One of them was captured on camera stealing the tickets from a Belize City Chinese shop. The minor was recognized after images showed him reaching into the counter of the shop were the tickets were placed on Tuesday. The […]
Turning to economic news, during the month of June 2019, imports into the country were down to one hundred and sixty-eight million, that is a one point four percent when compared to June 2018. According to the Statistical Institute of Belize, decreased quantities of diesel imports, coupled with reduced purchases in food items resulted in […]
Today, the National Institute of Culture and History handed over twenty-five thousand dollars to the first ever recipients of the Cultural Development Fund. The fund was launched two weeks ago to provide micro-financing and other support to persons in the creative and cultural industries. The first cycle of disbursement of funds took place this afternoon […]
Belizean author Ivory Kelly launched her brand new book today at the Image Factory in Belize City. The book is a collection of short stories, which includes one of the stories translated in Creole. Kelly’s book called ‘Pengereng’ is inspired by stories in Belize. The author shares more about her publication. Ivory Kelly, Author […]
With the date for the resumption of classless quickly approaching, assistance is on the way for deserving students. In the city, aside from the awarding of scholarships, school bags were gifted to a number of students. The programme is being undertaken by the Belize City Council and a U.S.-based organization led by Brenda August, who […]
Those who dared to dream are heading to high school courtesy of Courts. Sixteen students today received scholarships from the business based on financial need as well as academic performance. The recipients were all smiles today when they received their awards. News Five’s Hipolito Novelo reports. Hipolito Novelo, Reporting Sixteen students have been dared […]
The Complaint Information System, or CMS, is an essential partner in the economic growth and development of Belize. It is a collection agency that was established in 1993 by Maurice Underwood to collect bad debts for Quick Cash Card and JL’s Quick Loan. The system keeps track of complaints that have been lodged by the […]
Founder and owner, Maurice Underwood, says that the idea is to take CMS to the Caribbean by introducing the system to other countries within the region. Maurice Underwood, Owner, CMS “We’re planning, with the Chamber of Commerce, going all through CARICOM within the next five years and this will create jobs. We have some […]
The Ministry of National Security confirmed that Corporal Kent Martinez is the police officer who killed thirty-six-year-old Allyson Major Junior on July sixteenth. Fourteen days after he was fatally shot, the ministry released a statement in which it says that the Special Investigation Team is moving to charge Corporal Martinez for the crime of manslaughter […]
As the trial of William “Danny” Mason and four other accused men continues in the Supreme Court, an investigating officer took the stand today. The officer testified as to how he found the head of Pastor Llewelyn Lucas inside a bucket in Mason’s vehicle which was parked at the lot of Sanchos Bar in Belmopan. […]
The case against Pickstock Area Representative Wilfred ‘Sedi’ Elrington which is presently before Justice Courtney Abel resumes on Wednesday in the Supreme Court. The Foreign Minister is being sued by the principals of Progresso Heights Limited, a company which he helped to form in 2003. Seven years later, Elrington proceeded to caution several pieces of […]
Both parties were called before the court on July twenty-fourth, but Elrington was a no-show. The minister said he was sick and submitted a medical certificate. Notwithstanding his illness, Elrington was said to be deliberately frustrating the process by not showing up on the scheduled court dates. In fact, Senior Counsel Eamon Courtenay, who represents […]
An interesting revelation coming from our one-on-one with Elrington is that the director of Progresso Heights believes that his life is in danger should he return to Belize and testify in person. While Elrington says that the judge found the so-called death threats baseless, the principal of the company has been allowed to testify via […]
Rodwell Arzu, the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend before stabbing and shooting her relative at her residence in Dangriga, remains on the lam. The thirty-six-year-old has a history of domestic abuse in which he has been physical on previous occasions with Geraldine Flowers who had just moved to the town and from whom he […]
