When two armed robbers were stopped in their tracks Wednesday morning by a sharp-shooting downtown merchant it was felt that the widely applauded act might give prospective criminals a reason to cool off–at least for a while. But that proved to be wishful thinking as this afternoon’s heist at the water company was nothing less […]
The Taura virus, discovered last month at the Nova Shrimp Farm in Ladyville, has now spread to a second shrimp operation in Stann Creek. Barry Bowen, president of the Shrimp Grower’s Association, today confirmed to News 5 that the virus has been positively confirmed at the Paradise shrimp farm near Gales Point and there are […]
In more bad news from nature, the Mediterranean Fruit Fly has once again been detected in Belize. According to the Belize Agricultural Health Authority, quarantine check points have been established both in Placencia and at Savannah Forest station near Independence. Early detection and eradication of the medfly is important as widespread infestation can endanger acceptance […]
Three more contracts were signed this morning under the I.D.B. financed Hurricane Rehabilitation Project. They focus on the improvement of Belize City’s drainage and involve the construction of several new canals and improvement of others. Present for the signing were I.D.B. representative Hugo Souza, Ministry of Economic Development CEO Nancy Namis and Mayor David Fonseca. […]
“Belizeans do no consume enough fruits and vegetables.” That’s according to Ministry of Health Nutritionists Gilda Richardson. In an effort to assist Belizeans with their daily dose of vitamins, minerals and iron and also ensure that farmers get the right price for their produce, an agricultural team toured Belize City supermarkets this morning. For Eulalio […]
Yesterday we reported on a series of measures approved by Cabinet to prohibit a person from knowingly spreading the AIDS virus. Minister of Human Development and head of the National AIDS Commission, Dolores Balderamos Garcia, says the new initiative will take the form of an amendment. Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Min. of Human Dev. “An amendment […]
They say that the pine trees are dying, but for the past week and a half the forest reserve has been alive with the sounds of quickly marching feet and loudly firing rifles. Jose Sanchez reports from the front. Jose Sanchez, Reporting It’s the high point for every member of the BDF volunteer contingent; two […]
