In November the body of a young woman was found in the sea near Vista Del Mar and today police charged four men they believe are responsible for her death. But the motive given by one of the accused for the killing cannot help but strike the public as bizarre. Police won’t say who, but […]
But while police are no doubt pleased to have their suspects officially charged and the Samantha Gordon case wrapping up, earlier this week there were complaints about the way the investigation was conducted, or more specifically the way those brought in for questioning were detained. Family members and the attorney for Warren Cabral protested his […]
All forty-eight leaders of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean attending the first joint summit with the European Union in Brazil, have adopted the Declaration of Rio de Janeiro. The declaration covers several points including culture, sustainable development, trade, law, human rights, education, research and science. It was also agreed that next year’s summit […]
A nine year old primary school student has been reported missing. According to police, Erica Wills of Cemetery Road was last seen at a relative’s house on Euphrates Avenue Saturday morning. Her 21 year old cousin assumed she had gone home and her parents thought she was still with the cousin until everyone realized she […]
The Court of Appeal today upheld the conviction and death sentence of Cleon “Tush” Smith after they dismissed the appeal filed by his attorney Simeon Sampson. Smith was convicted of shooting Ainsworth “Pie” Wagner on July 27th, 1996 on Mayflower Street. Witnesses testified that Smith got off his bike, had an argument with Wagner and […]
Today, Belizean taxi drivers got out from behind the wheel to get some tips on how to make more money for themselves and contribute to the tourism industry. The program is part of the Belize Tourism Board’s “tourism means business” campaign. Janelle Chanona reports. Fedencio Vasquez, Taxi Driver “Whenever you have any tourists and you […]
As part of the Forest Department’s new push to get more involved with the public and educating people about conservation they have developed a new program for Belize’s children. They are using music, presented by kids to kids, and they have created a character whose carnival-like sparkle is sure to bring excitement to any classroom […]
The four men charged with Samantha Gordon’s murder today will join over a thousand men and women at the Hattieville Prison awaiting trial or serving sentences for various crimes. But while most agree that going to prison is intended as punishment, there have been complaints that the new Superintendent Keith Hamilton is being too strict […]
