Contrary to reports this week that child molestation charges have been dropped against former S.J.C. teacher Carlos Milan, the case is still before the courts. Although the child’s mother, who is living with Milan, has submitted an affidavit requesting that the charges be withdrawn, the Magistrate’s Court tells News Five that the matter will have […]
Calling it a signal of the strong partnership between the United States of America and Belize, Minister of National Security Jorge Espat broke ground this morning for the new Joint Intelligence Coordinating Center in Belmopan. The Center at the National Police Headquarters will be used for intelligence gathering and regional anti-drug trafficking and anti-crime efforts. […]
Also in Belmopan, the Commission of Inquiry into last month’s fatal shooting of a Guatemalan by B.D.F. soldiers in Arenal Village has completed its third day. Ten year old Jerson Ramirez, son of the deceased, after being cleared by a psychiatrist to testify, told the court that he could not see if his dad was […]
In other police news, eighteen year old Theodore Parchue has been charged with dangerous harm, use of deadly means of harm and attempted murder. On Tuesday July 27th, Parchue was in the bleachers of the M.C.C. Grounds with Matthew and Egbert Flowers when it is alleged he took out a gun and began playing with […]
Today it was a packed house at the Belize Institute of Management as members of the private sector sat down to discuss how the Ministry of Commerce and Industry can help them in areas such as imports, exports, manufacturers, producers and services. The exercise allowed the businessmen and women to voice their concerns and cite […]
Last October when Hurricane Mitch forced the migration to Belmopan, B.T.L. decided that it might make sense to relocate some of their operations there permanently. This week, the company inaugurated a beefed up Belmopan branch which will now not only provide customer service but house the international operators. The new Global Telephone Operators Position System […]
Until two days ago, several families were living in a large house known as the Long Barracks. This building will be demolished and today groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the new homes that will replace the dilapidated old structure. Q: “How many people were living in this house?” Rufus X, Consultant, Ministry of Housing “Eight […]
There is Miss Belize, the Queen of the Bay, Miss Y for seniors, and now there is Miss Teen Belize. This Friday night teenage girls from around the country will try and convince a pageant-loving public that Miss Teen Belize is a competition worth entering. News Five caught up with some of the contestants during […]
