When the Government of Belize announced that it had decided to privatise the port in 2001, immediately it became a source of controversy. And that controversy escalated dramatically when it became clear that well-known Belizean contractor Luke Espat was looking to become the lead investor in the deal. Today, the Government of Belize announced that […]
But while Espat outlined the objectives of the investment, Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Budget Management, Norris Hall, struggled to provide the elusive details of the deal. Norris Hall, P.R. Officer, Min. of Budget Management “What will happen let me explain, the Espat group will begin to be a part of the board […]
A day after the official UDP announcement that Kenny Morgan was being rinsed as standard bearer in the Pickstock Division, it appears that a replacement has been anointed by the party hierarchy. According to reliable sources, that candidate is none other than Diane Haylock. Haylock, a long time community activist associated for many years with […]
An elderly businessman from Roaring Creek has reported being robbed at gun and knifepoint. According to seventy-five year old Hsi Hong, around 11:00 on Monday night, he was inside his bar with three customers when two masked men, armed with a nine millimetre pistol and knife respectively, burst into the room. Hsi says the bandits […]
On Monday’s newscast we reported that because of a robbery on Friday afternoon at a factory in Belmopan, management had laid off their employees and threatened to leave Belize. Tonight we are pleased to report that since then, the people from Caribbean Investors Limited have reviewed that move and opted to stay put. Speaking with […]
Emotions ran high last night at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall; not because of any stirring political debate, but due to the quality of some young artists. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting It was a night, for the most part, of stellar performances in the arts. There were twenty-seven items of dance, poetry, drama and recitals performed by […]
It’s an idea, like many, that has been around for a good while. But unlike most, this one is rapidly becoming a reality. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It took some time, but finally work on the country’s first Hospice and Cancer Centre has commenced. The building’s first floor is scheduled to […]
