The United Democratic Party today announced its selections for the three Senate seats it is allotted under the constitution. At a press conference this afternoon Leader of the Opposition Dean Barrow prefaced his introduction of the new Senators by saying the choices signal that the U.D.P. can attract talent, and he expects the appointees to […]
The decomposed body found floating on Monday in the Mopan River now has an identity. It is Pablo Can Sakul, a twenty-six year old Guatemalan from Melchor de Mencos. Due to the advanced state of decay, the cause of death could not be determined. Police Departments on both sides of the border are investigating the […]
The Tillett family of mile eight on the Western Highway claims that two police officers, who frequently patrol the area, attacked and beat up their sixteen year old son, Kenan Welch, for no legitimate reason. The teenager had to be hospitalised and treated for a number of internal bruises. Following his release from the K.H.M.H., […]
With a smoky haze covering virtually the entire country, Belizeans can’t help but think of fire. And as Jacqueline Woods discovered, the danger is real, whether you live in an urban or rural environment. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The one bedroom house where the fire started burned to the ground destroying everything inside, and it did […]
You think Spring Break and images of MTV on the beach in Panama City, Florida or Negril, Jamaica might spring to mind. But for more than sixty students from the University of Louisville in Kentucky, their idea of a hot spring break was coming to Belize to conduct physical conditioning and training workshops for coaches. […]
With a fondness for sugar and sweets almost unequalled anywhere on the planet, Belizeans are prime targets for tooth decay. But today I had the opportunity to witness the unveiling of the latest weapon in the fight against cavities. Janelle Chanona, Reporting According to local health authorities, on average, every day five Belizeans are unable […]
We expect serious illness to strike as we get older, but when a disease like cancer invades the body of a child, it is an unexpected tragedy that can turn the life of an entire family upside down. Tonight Jacqueline Woods recounts the story of one such group of Belizeans that is doing their best […]
