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The village of Santa Cruz up north is a haven for contrabandistas and a way of life for the villagers. Santa Cruz sits immediately in front of the Mexican community of Botes, across the Rio Hondo. For decades, contraband has flowed across the river and all sorts of goods make their way illegally into Belize. […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Kafele Garcia is at home with his family tonight after he was found not guilty of murder today in a trial without a jury before Supreme Court Justice, Colin Williams. Justice Williams delivered the verdict after an adjournment, following closing submissions by Garcia’s defense counsel, Anthony Sylvestre. Last Friday, Justice Williams did not allow the […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Also in the court, the prosecution in the attempted murder trial of Ulide Allen, on instruction from the Director of Public Prosecutions, withdrew the charge against him before Magistrate Albert Hoare, last Friday. Allen was accused of the 2019 attempted murder of Police Constable Leon Higinio when police intercepted them, presumably as he and an […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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There is a disturbing rape case coming out of the south tonight. Two children were allegedly raped by a man in Dangriga. Police say that on the twenty-third of this month, a woman visited the police station to report that two of her relatives, ages five and nine, were sexually molested. Assistant Commissioner of Police […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says that it is not easier policing during the state of emergency than it is under normal circumstances. He says that it is actually more challenging because the cops have to ensure that the S.O.E. regulations are being complied with and carry out their regular policing duties at the same […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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On the topic of the state of emergency, an online site conducted an interview with Commissioner of Police Chester Williams last week where he is quoted as saying; “I would wish to see the S.O.E. in place for the rest of the year because at least until then we will be affected by the effects […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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On a positive note, life at the Sister Cecilia Home for the Elderly will be more comfortable for the vulnerable population who has to adhere to the strict guidelines imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Belize City Council today made a donation to the facility through HelpAge Belize. The items range from […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Saving the best for last…today the Belize Indian Community issued its last batch of vouchers as a part of its pantry programme to assist those affected by COVID-19. The recipients, however, were frontline workers from the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital and the police officers, who work around the clock to secure the business community in […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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The environmental community is without one of its member tonight. Doctor Candy Gonzalez passed away over the weekend. Gonzalez was the founder of the Belize Institute of Environmental Law and Policy (BELPO), and one of the co-founders of the Belize Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage. She is remembered as an outspoken advocate for the […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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An American crocodile was found on the brink of death on the north side of Ambergris Caye over the weekend. He was eventually euthanized because his condition was too far gone, but the shocking discovery of what led to his emaciated condition was only made after he was put down. Eighty-two plastic bags were discovered […]
Written on May 26, 2020 | Posted in
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The state of emergency has curbed the number of murders and other violence. But in the south today, two men were found murdered. The bodies of the men had gunshots to the head. The grisly discovery was made this morning behind a house on the Hopkins Road. The victims have been identified as boat captain, […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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A week after its leaders were arrested for holding an illegal protest, the FECTAB executive held a press conference in Belize City. And because of social distancing and the size of gatherings, a limited number of media workers were allowed inside. But as we reported on Thursday there is a rift within the organization with […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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As we reported on Thursday, FECTAB was founded in 2010 by Tom Greenwood, Yhonny Rosado, Troy Gabb and two others who have since defected from the organization. Gabb is now the project coordinator for the Stake Bank Cruise Port, an endeavor being undertaken by the Feinstein Group of Companies. There are some within the organization […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Is FECTAB a legally recognized organization, despite not submitting its articles of association and its by-laws to the Companies Registry for over ten years? Since its establishment in 2010, FECTAB has only licensed its name. All other processes to complete its legitimization have been suspended and therefore brings into sharp focus the validity of FECTAB’s […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The Village of San Victor which is located off the Philip Goldson Highway in the Corozal District is a well-known hotspot for the contraband of goods. Its proximity to the Rio Hondo provides easy access to Mexico. Villagers simply paddle away to the other side to do their shopping and come back to the village […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Thirty-six-year-old David Galindo says he was beaten by law enforcement officers on Thursday morning. Galindo says that several G.S.U. officers arrived at his home in Santa Elena around six-thirty that day looking for drugs and ammunition. He says that when they didn’t find anything, that is when they took him away. He says that his […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Complaints of police abuse have been persistent and Commissioner Chester Williams spoke of the incident while in the San Victor area. He says the Head of the Professional Standard Branch has been deployed to investigate the allegation made by Galindo. According to Williams, based on what he has seen, the officers are wrong because there […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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In another case involving the cops, P.C. Mark Rodriguez found himself on the wrong side of the law after his fellow officers arrested him on Saturday night. Rodriguez got into a physical confrontation with Superintendent of Police Aaron Gamboa and was slapped with several charges including unable to provide a reason for movement outside of curfew hours […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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A twelve-year-old boy is dead following a road traffic accident in Spanish Lookout on Thursday afternoon around three-thirty. The boy, Widel Garcia, was travelling with his father Pedro Garcia on a tractor being driven by Venus Penner. The tractor was reportedly in the vicinity of Green Hills in Spanish Lookout when its trailer loaded with […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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There was another traffic accident in the west and fortunately there were no fatalities. Two persons, however, had to be hospitalized. The Coordinator of NEMO, Lieutenant Colonel Shelton Defour was travelling with B.D.F. soldier, Malcolm Santos, heading to San Ignacio on Thursday afternoon. Defour lost control of the vehicle and overturned. Both men had to […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The price of regular gasoline went down in April by just under three dollars per gallon when crude oil plunged to historic levels on the international market. But the savings came at the start of the state of emergency and as you know travel ground to a halt. Tonight at midnight, the price of regular […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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We have been reporting on the economic woes of the transportation which has been battered by the COVID 19. A full recovery for the industry is a few years away, as buses, water taxis and airlines are operating well below capacity during the coronavirus crisis. Tropic Air the biggest domestic airline has reduced its staff […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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As it stands, the state of the bus industry will get worst in the weeks ahead before it gets any better. In the summer months passengers commute less than they would during other times of the year. Increasing bus runs will not necessarily improve the situation going forward. Ewart Metzgen, Secretary, Belize Bus Association […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Voting will take place on June seventeenth for the Police Association of Belize. Long time president Corporal Arzu is seeking re-election and his opposing slate is being led by Sergeant Jane Usher. Arzu has had a rocky relationship with Commissioner Chester Williams who has questioned the legitimacy and legality of Arzu’s presidency. Today, Commissioner Williams told […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The murder trial of Lords Bank resident, Kafele Garcia, lost steam today for the Prosecution, after trial Judge, Supreme Court Justice, Colin Williams ruled that the caution statement given by the accused will not be accepted as evidence in the case. Justice Williams gave several grounds on which he made that decision, one: that Police […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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