When a commission of inquiry was established to investigate the incident at Tower Hill, there were a few of us who believed the truth would be revealed. But as News 5 found out today, that might not happen. Perhaps the most important man took the stand this afternoon, Captain John Borland, the soldier who fired […]
Long waits to see any doctor at a public hospital are a fact of Belizean life. But it is a big deal when doctors say they won’t show up to treat waiting patients. That was the situation today at the K.H.M.H., Northern Regional Hospital and San Ignacio Hospital. Doctors in the city have joined forces […]
Tonight, a police officer is spending the night in “lock down” after he was caught with drugs. According to reports, earlier today, police searched the home of thirty-one year old P.C. Edward Higinio, stationed with the Orange Walk formation, and found fifteen point eight grams of suspected cocaine hidden in his left sock. The constable […]
If you’re in the habit of picking up hitchhikers, be warned: two young men convicted of burglary are out on the loose. Sometime around 8:30 Wednesday night, the men, identified as twenty-one year-old John Elijio and twenty-two year-old Fredrick Arzu, both of Dangriga, broke out the youth facility of the Prison Department. They are not […]
Today it was announced that Belizean icon Phillip Goldson is to be honoured with the Order of Belize. Goldson has been recognised as a significant contributor to the life and times of the Belizean people, in both the public and political spectrums. The tribute is meant to commemorate the time Goldson spent fighting for Belize’s […]
In the midst of this week’s labour disputes, it seems ironic that today the Ministry of Labour hosted a seminar aimed at improving employee-employer relationships in an efficient business environment. According to Minister of Local Government and Labour Valdemar Castillo, one key factor in labour relations is to talk, talk and talk some more. But […]
The people in the stands varied from die hard b-ball fans to first timers, but they were all there to witness the game that would make or break the B.T.L. bid to become the kings of semi-pro. San Cas U.B. burst onto the court determined to shut down the B.T.L. defence and walk away with […]
The Caye Caulker chef is back on the beach tonight and he’s got another recipe for you to try. Armed with a red snapper and other local seasonings, Maurice is ready to show you how to make Thai Sweet and Sour Fish. Thai Sweet and Sour Fish with White Rice Ingredients: 1 whole snapper 2 […]
