It has been over three weeks since a trio of patients at the K.H.M.H. were given transfusions of HIV infected blood, but authorities either cannot or will not announce their conclusion as to exactly how the tragedy occurred or who is to blame. However, the hospital’s chief executive officer did respond today to allegations of […]
Leon Anthony Walford, the seventeen-year-old man at the centre of last Thursday’s drama in Sandhill, was formally arraigned today in Magistrate’s Court. Walford was charged with attempted murder, dangerous harm, use of deadly means of harm, two counts of wounding, aggravated assault and common assault. It is alleged that in the wee hours of Thursday […]
The top military brass from the Caribbean, Central and North America will gather in Belize later this week to plot regional defence strategy. The sixteenth Caribbean Nations Security Conference, hosted by the BDF and U.S. Southern Command, will begin on Wednesday evening and run through Saturday. The meeting will be attended by delegations from the […]
While the Minister of National Security prepares to meet the generals, the Prime Minister has returned from his meeting with the commanders in chief. The three-day Summit of the Americas held in Quebec City, Canada, was, according to a government release, successfully concluded despite the violence in the streets. Prime Minister Musa spoke on the […]
When it comes to polluting the atmosphere, Belize is one of least guilty nations of the world. But that doesn’t mean we can rest on our reputation. One area in which we are falling behind is the use of refrigerants. Freon and other chloroflurocarbons from air conditioners and refrigerators contribute to the depletion of the […]
Children’s rights have been a central issue for the United Nations Children’s Fund and UNICEF has facilitated a number of successful events to demonstrate that commitment. On Friday, twenty one high school students from around the country will be facing ministers of government at the National Assembly in Belmopan for the “Keeping the Promise” children’s […]
If you are making plans for a short holiday in May, you are advised to check your calendar. Today Belmopan changed the date on which we will observe Commonwealth Day, traditionally celebrated on the twenty-fourth. The day off has now been moved to Monday, the twenty-first, making for a three-day weekend. Labour Day, scheduled for […]
Good evening I’m James Adderley and we want to welcome you aboard this fanciful flight on Sports Monday. Week II of the BFL football playoffs brought no real changes in the standings. The haves got more, the have-nots got nothing. We take you to the People’s Stadium O.W. where the home team Juventus looks to […]
