With the nation’s attention riveted to a scandal over the illegal granting of Belizean nationality, another suspected case of identity documents for sale has received less media scrutiny. Today, however, in a late afternoon press release, the Social Security Board essentially admitted that it’s own highly touted cards have been issued to people who ought […]
Meanwhile, back on the passport beat, the public aspect of the controversy is turning from the criminal to the political. News 5’s Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Ever since this document was released on Monday morning by Prime Minister Said Musa, the PUP government has argued that it proves that then Minister of Immigration […]
One woman is dead and three others have been injured after a vehicle carrying a family of Salvadoran tourists turned over on the Western Highway. According to Hattieville police, around 12:30 this afternoon, fifty-one year old Fernando Pacheco and his family were travelling towards Belmopan when their Land Rover Discovery flipped several times on a […]
A thirty-six year old man has been arrested and charged with the rape and indecent assault of a seven-year-old girl. According to San Ignacio police, a man identified as Solomon Mantar, over a period of seven months regularly took the young girl from her mother’s house and had sex with her. Authorities say their investigation […]
Also appearing in San Ignacio Magistrate’s Court this morning, were Cornelio Marten, Jake Dueck Marten, Maria Marten, Judith Marten and a twelve-year old girl. The five Mennonites from the Lower Barton Creek settlement have been charged with a number of crimes including possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, keeping […]
Forty-nine year old U.S. National Robert Moore remains in police custody at the Punta Gorda police station. Moore, a caretaker of Frank’s Caye, was detained by authorities after he shot Paul Westby and Dorla Martin around 7:30 on Wednesday morning. Westby, who received a gunshot wound to the chest, died on the spot while his […]
A sports day at the Youth Hostel at mile twenty-one on the Western Highway gave the Ministry of Human Development a chance to recognise the institution and those who live and work there. This morning Minister Dolores Balderamos Garcia spoke at the opening ceremonies. Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Min. of Human Development “On special occasions like […]
This morning, Belize City residents received free basic medical care thanks a group of visiting medics from the United States. The team of doctors and medical students are here thanks to the efforts of Unity Outreach Ministries in Belize, and according to team leader John Eckhardt, the service might seem minimal but it does make […]
It’s no secret that this time of year the heat is on…but a combination of high temperatures, an attractive nuisance and a habit of children minding children has resulted in the tragic death of a Belize City toddler. Jacqueline Woods reports on an incident that occurred on Wednesday on Hibiscus Street in Belize City. Jacqueline […]
While Wednesday’s tragic death is unusual, other types of accidents involving young children and empty vehicles are not. Jacqueline Woods has more. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Sgt. Gilbert Pitts, the officer in charge of the Zone Beat Liaison Programme, says they are saddened by the death of two-year-old Cordell. Pitts says the department has been warning […]
