An armed robbery in Belize City has netted three men two hundred dollars. A witness to the incident says around eight thirty p.m., on September eighth, three men entered Golden Triangle Shop on West Canal. One of the men had a pump action shotgun and demanded money. The owner retreated to the back of the […]
A police anti-crime operation has resulted in a major bust at a residence in the Cayo District. On September seventh, the police with a search warrant in hand, went to the home of Francisco Figueroa, a farmer of Red Creek Village in the New Pilgrimage Valley near Santa Elena, Cayo. Hidden under some rocks in […]
Police have arrested a Femagra Industries Limited employee pending charges of theft. Miguel Cal of Belize City was taken into custody by Orange Walk police on September eighth, three days after a company delivery truck was stolen from the Belize City office. It was found abandoned in Orange Walk the next day.
More and more tourists and local travelers are using water taxis to get to the cayes, but more and more sailboats and tugs are also parking at the mouth of the Haulover Creek. Today the members of the Water Taxi Association who use the Marine Terminal said they are tired of being unable to maneuver […]
An interim board has been appointed to run the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. The office of the Prime Minister announced today that the members representing a wide cross-section of health care providers, professionals, public officers and the private sector comprise the board. The members are Karl Menzies, Cortes Nurse, Deane Musa, Dr. Francis Smith, Dr. […]
The People’s United Party is having their National Convention this Sunday in Belize City. Prime Minister and Party Leader Said Musa will give the keynote address. The event begins at nine a.m. at the Belize City Center.
Jamaican star Beenie Man will be performing at the City Center tonight, but some of Belize’s best musicians will be just down the road at the National Stadium. The Second Annual Music Fest, described as the Massive Mega Sensational Musical Explosion features Lord Rhaburn, Andy Palacio, Bredda David and the Tribal Vibes, Youth Connection, and […]
For some great Belizean music that you can take home with you, Punta Star “Titiman” Flores has released a new CD called “Fedu,” which means celebration. The recording features ten new tracks including the title song, “Punta Injection” and “Titimania Megamix”. To help launch the CDs and cassettes, there’s also a new video. Here’s a […]
While the younger folks will be bringing in the Tenth at the Beenie Man Concert or at the Music Fest, this afternoon some seniors had their own musical extravaganza at the House of Culture. The performers? The legendary Mr. Peters and his Boom and Chime Band. The House of Culture and Helpage Belize say today’s […]
The big boxing bout at big Bird’s Isle this Sunday has just gotten bigger. In addition to Horace Cadle versus Javier Gomez and the Ewart Lunk/Edgat Tuz match-ups, another professional bout has been added. Norman “Pappy Poti” Orosco will face Edward Lynch of Hattieville in a four round grudge match. We caught up with Orosco […]
An eclectic blend of American, European and African clothing will be featured in a fashion show on the seventeenth of September. Proceeds from the third annual fashion show will go towards the establishment of a Fashion Design School. This week several of the models showed off the creations by Dana Brown-Bryan and Patrick Bryan on […]
Four southside bands will compete in this year’s carnival. Like their counterparts on the north, there have been problems getting sponsors. Some band leaders even pawn their jewelry or use their syndicate money to buy supplies. To compound the problems one southside band had all their costumes stolen. But despite the obstacles, the bands will […]
