He?s wanted by the Feds on serious drug charges and tonight Robert Hertular is one-step closer to taking up residence on Rikers Island. On June fourth, Chief Magistrate Herbert Lord upheld the U.S. extradition request and today Acting Justice Denys Barrow dismissed Hertular?s application for a writ of Habeas Corpus, which alleged that the prisoner?s […]
Another drug case is making headlines tonight although the narcotic in question is not cocaine. Three men are wanted for questioning in connection with thousands of illegal tablets found earlier this month at the Data Pro compound on the Northern Highway. According to official reports issued this morning, police chemists have determined that the substances […]
With a badly needed bond issue still in limbo, Belize?s international credit rating took a hit today, as Standard & Poor?s rating service revised its long term outlook from ?stable? to ?negative?. Reasons given for the caution on Belize?s ?B plus? foreign and ?BB minus? local currency ratings are ?increasing challenges in tightening the government?s […]
Belize Telecommunications Limited today announced plans for a major upgrade in services, particularly in rural areas. The twenty-five million dollar project is expected to add five thousand new lines by January and offer first time consumers a wide range of services. According to B.T.L.?s managing director, John Vondras, it?s all part of the company?s plan […]
With the decision firmly made to include African and Maya Studies in the National Primary School curriculum, it is now time for the far more difficult stage of actually implementing the policy. Today News 5?s Patrick Jones sat in on a session aimed at preparing teachers for their new assignment. Patrick Jones, Reporting A month […]
