It’s official: The Privy Council will live on as Belize’s final court of appeal. The reason is that the proposed constitutional amendment to replace that body with the new Caribbean Court of Justice was killed before birth. This occurred last night when the U.D.P. Central Party Council rejected a compromise under which the Opposition would […]
Within hours of the Musa press conference, officials of the Opposition United Democratic Party told News 5 that the decision to vote against the Caribbean Court of Justice was the result of quote “an honest, healthy and critical exercise” that exemplifies the inherent democracy of the inner workings of the party. Member of the U.D.P. […]
The police thought that he was bitten by a snake. Relatives told News 5 they believe he died of natural causes as he had complained of stomach pains prior to his death. Today the mystery deepened as police pathologist Doctor Mario Estradabran released the findings an autopsy performed on the body of Jose Luis Mario […]
While cops in the north pursue a killer or killers, their counterparts in Belize City are trying to get a straight story from a group of youths involved in a shooting incident on Eve Street. Police responded to a call about a domestic dispute around one o’clock this morning, but when they showed up, they […]
Belize Water Services Limited is currently in the middle of one of its most trying periods since taking over control of Belize’s water supply. What B.W.S. officials describe as “a major incident” on the Belmopan distribution system last weekend, left thousands of residents in the capital and surrounding villages high and dry. Torrential rains dumped […]
While the Caribbean Court of Justice was at the top of the Prime Minister’s agenda this morning, today’s press conference ranged far and wide. Here are some excerpts of the main questions and answers. Has the bond issue failed? Prime Minister, Said Musa “Because of the volatility in the financial markets, particularly with the emerging […]
There is no denying that the last five years have brought a revolution in the quality of health services available in Belize. From CAT scans to neonatal care, whether in private clinics or public hospitals, ailments that once sent Belizeans rushing to Chetumal are now routinely being taken care of at home. But having new […]
