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British will take jurisdiction in Zabaneh case

With the joint investigation into the beating death of fourteen year old David Zabaneh growing bigger, but not necessarily any closer to resolution, British and Belizean officials today announced that the time had come to decide which country would take jurisdiction over the case. For many reasons, they explained, the cause of justice would be […]

Former football coach knocks B.N.F.A.

Yesterday on our newscast B.N.F.A. President Bertie Chimilio denied allegations that national football coach Leroy Sherrier Lewis was fired. Chimilio said Lewis resigned, knowing that sanctions would soon be imposed for outbursts he made after Belize’s three-three tie with Guatemala. Today Lewis visited our studios to give his account of the football drama. Leroy Sherrier […]

Shrimp virus poses no threat to customers

Key players in the farmed shrimp industry met today to work out a joint response to the discovery of the Taura virus at a shrimp farm near Ladyville. While still awaiting a report on what transpired, we spoke to veterinarian Mike DeShield to find out just how serious the outbreak is. Michael DeShield, Vet. Information […]

Area rep defends action in Betson land case

After having his lease cancelled, George Betson has been fighting for months to keep a piece of land on the Northern Highway that he claims is rightfully his. The Lands Department subsequently issued a new lease to Rupert Marin, the operator of a sanitation business. Caribbean Shores representative Joe Coye, says that the misuse of […]

Young athletes prepare for C.A. championships

Thirty-three Belizean athletes; sixteen boys and seventeen girls, promise to show their mettle as they go for the gold at the Central American Infant Championships in Tegucigalpa, Honduras next month. Ann-Marie met with some of them this morning. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting This is the fifth time Belize is participating and according to National Sports Council’s […]