To paraphrase William Shakespeare, there is something rotten in the state of Belize… and tonight that stench appears to be strongest in the police department. The latest controversy involves Monday’s reassignment of Eastern Division C.I.B. Chief Simeon Alvarez. A police press release held Alvarez responsible for failing to properly handle a number of firearms allegedly […]
Before the now famous incident in Arenal near the Guatemalan border in which a Guatemalan was killed by a BDF soldier back in June, two businessmen from Guatemala reported being tortured by members of the Police and Dragon Unit. The brothers claimed they crossed the border on April 26 with a temporary permit to do […]
This week’s cabinet meeting was largely a recap of the Prime Minister’s visits to Trinidad and Mexico as well as reports on community-based programs and collaboration between Belize’s College of Agriculture and Zamarano University in Honduras. Prime Minister Musa said the CARICOM heads of government reaffirmed Belize’s territorial integrity and his handling the recent border […]
The strays and street animals of Belize City have a new advocate. Fifteen Belizean youths have formed the Belize Humane Society Junior Chapter in the hopes they can educate Belizeans, especially the younger ones about taking good care of their pets. Tanya Sievert, Junior Human Society Member “People are letting their animals be neglected and […]
Only a handful of men showed up today for a “Men Only” workshop on AIDS that was designed to openly discuss the AIDS epidemic and other reproductive health issues such as fatherhood and relationships. The low turnout reflected a larger problem: fear and disinterest. Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting “So you didn’t have a […]
We’re always being told about the abundant animal and plant life in Belize, but getting the specifics isn’t all that easy. To get a more accurate picture of the types of fish in Belizeans waters scientists and volunteers have undertaken an ambitious project being sponsored by a variety of local and foreign agencies. News Five […]
There are a number of organizations and youth groups operating throughout the country who are working with adolescents to help them in their overall growth and development. However the number of youths who find themselves in trouble continues to rise. To find a new approach, NCH Action for Children and the UWI School of Continuing […]
