The extradition hearing for a Belizean businessman Rhett Fuller wanted by the United States in connection with a Florida murder in 1989 began today in the Magistrate’s Court. This morning defense attorney Eamon Courtenay argued that the affidavit submitted by the U.S. was not authenticated because it did not bear the seal of a witness […]
Justices of the Peace met last night at the Belize City Center to create a national association and to discuss how J.P.s can help alleviate the crime situation. A thirteen member pro-tem committee was elected with Tom Greenwood as Chairman and Danny Madrid Deputy Chairman. Beatrice Gill and Eloisa Trujeque are secretary and treasurer. There […]
This morning on the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights the Human Rights Commission gave presentations on some of the biggest problems facing the commission and the need for Belizeans to be educated about their rights. The featured speakers this morning were the Deputy Prime Minister John Briceño and […]
In crime news, Corozal police report a shooting incident involving an ex-police constable. Twenty-three year old Antonio Roberto Goff of Corozal Town told police that on Monday while in an altercation with a man he claimed owed him money, former police constable Andy Palma intervened by using vulgar words against him. About thirty minutes later […]
A fire yesterday has left a woman without her home this Christmas. On Wednesday sixty-two year old Jane Thomas told police that while she was in her yard at mile twenty nine on the old Northern Highway there was an explosion in the upstairs of the building which caused fire to spread to other parts […]
Educators often hold workshops to discuss curriculum and other topics, but this week the Special Education Unit is holding its first conference to discuss how schools can assist them in their work with special needs children. News Five was there. Dativa Martinez, Coordinator Special Education Unit “We coordinate, supervise and monitor educational services with children […]
An art exhibit with a whimsical name inspired by a shop in Costa Rica is underway at the Image Factory. Artist Lita Krohn says the title, “Mas por Menos” or “More for Less” was inspired by a bargain shop she once visited. Krohn says she invites the public to come in and see the mostly […]
Next week Sunday the National Youth Choir presents, “Around the World at Christmas Time.” News Five attended one of the choir’s rehearsals this week. I’m sure you’ll be as impressed as we were. They are members of Belize’s first National Youth Choir. The boys and girls who come from Belmopan, Ladyville and the city were […]
