Shortly before four this evening a seventeen year old youth who had been riding a bicycle cart was killed on the Western Highway as he tried to avoid getting hit by a dump truck. According to Jorge Velasquez he and his brother-in-law, Noel Sanchez were delivering a refrigerator to eight miles when Sanchez took over […]
In Belize City, Chinese shopkeepers erect bars to try and protect themselves from robbers, but one woman in Burrell Boom had nothing between her and an assailant who kidnapped her at knifepoint in her own car. Police say a little after twelve midnight Saturday, Winnie So, the owner of Melonie’s Grocery and Hardware in Burrell […]
A Twenty-one year old has been charged with the carnal knowledge of a twelve year old child. Derrick Banner of a Reggae Street address has been arrested after the girl left home on February twelfth with her two sisters, but failed to return. Her mother immediately notified police, but that same night the girl returned […]
Belizean children must deal with so many different problems as they grow and all too often, abuse is one of them. On Wednesday, Belizean educators and representatives of Government and N.G.O.s from across the country will learn how to discuss child abuse and neglect with primary school aged children. According to Sharon Palacio, Executive Director […]
A seminar on Belize’s rice industry is being held this week in Belmopan. The three-day event sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture will focus on strengthening the industry to meet demands for rice exports to Mexico, CARICOM and European markets. According to Minister Daniel Silva the instability of rice production in Belize is a major […]
Except for three days last week in which passengers had to be rerouted to other carriers, a go slow by American Airlines pilots in the U.S. appears not to have had much effect here in Belize. According to American’s local office, flights resumed today and the company was able to assist all those passengers last […]
The new phone directories are out. Today B.T.L. launched the ’99 directory which features the CARICOM Games on the front cover. Cynthia Genitty, Public Relations Rep., B.T.L. “As you know B.T.L. is committed, building the community through education, sports and culture. And, the company re-affirmed its commitment through sports last year by sponsoring the CARICOM […]
If you have a Bachelor’s Degree and would like to further your studies, the Inter-American Development Bank may be able to help. The I.D.B.-Japan Scholarship program is accepting applications for its northern hemisphere program. The scholarships can be used to pursue Master’s Degrees in the social sciences, business or public administration or other development related […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and you’re right on time for a fresh portion of Sports Monday. Week V of the B.F.L. playoffs would decide who makes it to the championship round. So we head to the People’s Stadium where defending champion Juventus finds itself faced with a very focussed La Victoria of Corozal, the […]
