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Not only were embassy officials denied access to Verde, they were also kept in dark about the reason for his detention. It wasn’t until several days later that they were informed via public statement of the charges being brought against Verde. PM Barrow says the actions of the U.S. authorities are shameful. Prime Minister […]
Written on September 19, 2019 | Posted in
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The forty-thousand dollar debt write-off for Joshua Perdomo, son of Cabinet Secretary Carlos Perdomo, was finally addressed by PM Barrow this afternoon, several weeks after the cabinet-approved motion was brought to the House of Representatives. Joshua, the youngest son of the former Minister of National Security, was away on study leave in 2009 and, according […]
Written on September 19, 2019 | Posted in
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The National Gas Company continues to be a subject of criticism. Three of the major butane suppliers, Southern Choice Butane Limited, Gas Tomza and Belize Western Energy Limited are speaking out against the new company. As we have reported, the National Gas Company, in which government has twenty-five percent shares, is a public private partnership […]
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On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington gave a brief update on developments in respect of Belize proceeding to the International Court of Justice to resolve the territorial dispute with Guatemala. According to Elrington, several law firms are being asked to tender a bid for the contract to represent Belize at the World Court. While the […]
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Tonight, fifty-six-year old Bert Keith Sylvester, a fisherman, has been fined for theft. Sylvester is the man captured on footage soon after he committed a broad daylight theft at Benny’s Home Center. He was seen on video as he fled on bicycle and was pursued by a vehicle and eventually captured. He pleaded guilty to the […]
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The Management of La Inmaculada School in Orange Walk Town has moved into gear to activate phase one of their contingency plan to ensure the health of the school population as well as teachers. On Wednesday, students and teachers fell ill and had to seek medical attention. Beginning today and until the situation clears with […]
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A trip to mainland china by P.U.P. Caribbean Shores Area Representative Kareem Musa, Belize City Deputy Mayor Oscar Arnold, and Councilor Michael “Chips” Noralez in August stirred controversy. Musa told the press that the visit was as a result of an invitation by the Chairman of the Belize Chinese Association Johnston Wu who has refuted […]
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There is still no confirmation regarding Gaspar Vega’s candidacy in Orange Walk North, despite his intention to rouse political activity in that constituency leading up to the November 2020 General Elections. U.D.P. Chairman Alberto August has weighed in on speculations that Vega is mounting a comeback, admitting to News Five on Wednesday that nothing official […]
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Thirty-one year-old Joseph Rowland remains in a critical condition at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital following a drive-by shooting on Tuesday night. Rowland was in front of his house on Antelope Street, Belize City, speaking to another person when a gunman opened fire on them. He was hit to the rear and the vehicle sped […]
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Where is Marvin Mendoza? The Honduran national has been living on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye with his brother for some time now working in construction. But on September seventh, he left his house in the DFC area of the island town and has not returned. Neri Mendoza says that he has been searching for his […]
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A permit has been issued to a group of concerned Belizeans, who will assemble at the steps of the National Assembly building, to express their discontent this Friday. One of the issues is the recent murder of Adamir Choc as well as the violence and social issues plaguing the country. Earlier today, Commissioner of Police […]
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Activities were held across the country today to mark National Service Day. At the Lord Ridge Cemetery, the People’s United Party held a wreath laying ceremony to honour the Father of the Nation, George Price who dedicated his life to service of the country. Price’s humility and lasting legacy for his accomplishment of independence were […]
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P.U.P. Leader John Briceño is back to full capacity after being involved in a road traffic accident in early August. Briceño was in the passenger seat of his Toyota Prado SUV, which was being driven at the time by the driver, Edwin Hill, when the accident occurred. They were on the Philip Goldson Highway when […]
Written on September 19, 2019 | Posted in
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The twenty-first of September is Independence Day for Belize, but in the rest of the world, it will be commemorated as World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. People with dementia or Alzheimers at some point, will require full-time care. This labour of love is known to be a stressful […]
Written on September 19, 2019 | Posted in
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As much as sixty million dollars worth of cocaine went up in billowing smoke today. The drugs contained in more than forty parcels were ceased by the police in one of the biggest drug busts so far. It happened in the wee hours of September ninth off the Coastal Road where police were waiting for […]
Written on September 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Meanwhile, Mike Menjivar says that he was unaware of what was happening in front of him. In fact, he was on his way to Melchor De Mencos when his vehicle was intercepted. Menjivar claims that he was treated like a criminal—assaulted, forced to the ground and his vehicle and person searched before he was allowed […]
Written on September 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Investigations into the murdered young woman from the San Martin area of Belmopan, Adamir Choc, have produced a possible break in the case. There is word that three persons are detained charges are expected once the investigations wrap up. The nineteen-year-old vanished for days and her body was found last Saturday off a feeder road […]
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Thirty-one-year-old Joseph Rowland was shot in the buttocks last night. It happened at Rowland’s residence on Pelican Street, Belize City. Police say that Rowland was with a customer for whom Rowland had repaired a generator for when a vehicle pulled over and opened fire at the duo’s direction. The vehicle sped off and Rowland was […]
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An alleged robber or would-be robber is detained. It all played out in the streets of the city and captured on video. The incident is said to have happened this morning when a man on bicycle was pursued by a vehicle. It is believed he was attempting to get away from a robbery at one […]
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There is an allegation tonight against a minister and his son by a police corporal. The corporal, Christopher Smith, who believes he was doing his duty, allegedly came under attack by Minister Edmond Castro and his son Jahfari. The incident is said to have occurred on September fifteenth at around five forty-five pm, on Regent […]
Written on September 18, 2019 | Posted in
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The United Democratic Party is yet to name a new candidate to fill the void in the Orange Walk North constituency, following the abrupt resignation of Standard Bearer Homero Novelo over the weekend. The electoral district is presently being represented by Gaspar Vega whose presence in parliament has all but vanished since being removed as […]
Written on September 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Outspoken U.D.P. Chairman Alberto August is under fire for what many believe was an insensitive remark made following the murder of nineteen-year-old Adamir Choc. The comment came in a recent social media post by August who has been soundly criticized by the Belize Youth Movement and United Women’s Group, arms of the People’s United Party, […]
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Things have been fairly quiet since the historic decision, following a referendum on May eighth, to proceed to the International Court of Justice to settle the longstanding territorial dispute between Belize and Guatemala. While the lull was expected, we asked Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington for an update on the process. He says that Belize is […]
Written on September 18, 2019 | Posted in
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A snorkeling tour goes wrong at Rendezvous Caye this morning as an elderly tourist lost her life. According to reports, thirteen tourists were on a snorkeling trip at the caye located just forty minutes away from Belize City. Sixty-three-year-old Sandra Corbin Keiser was part of the group as they snorkeled around ten o’clock in the […]
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At Saint John’s College Art Center this afternoon, an exhibit was launched to honour the father of the nation, George Price. Price led the country to Independence and would have turned one hundred this year as the country celebrates thirty-eight years of nationhood. The exhibit in the form of photography, text and speeches captures his […]
Written on September 18, 2019 | Posted in
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