It’s an issue that’s been a hot topic in the business community: taxes and the proposed General Sales Tax set for imposition in April 2006. Today, the tourism industry, by way of the Belize Hotel Association, was the first to publicly broach the subject and its ramifications for investors and visitors. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Today, […]
As Belizeans observe Youth Week and Children’s Day, the United Nations Children’s Fund has released its latest situational analysis called “The Belizean Child.” The report covers a broad range of topics from health and education to economic and sanitary conditions. It is structured around the Millennium Development Goals and points to serious concerns about the […]
Today, nineteen year old Tyrone Harris appeared in Magistrate Court where he was formally arraigned for murder. The charge arose out of an incident March sixth, 2004 in which Mark Tingling was shot on the left side of his chest on Neal Pen Road and later died at the K.H.M.H. An investigation led to the […]
Also in Magistrate’s Court today, twenty-four year old Frank Tejeda of Lord’s Bank was formally arraigned following an incident at his ex-girlfriend’s house in Belize City. According to Lisa Wright, sometime around seven on the night of November thirteenth Tejeda forced his way inside her home and punched her in the face. Wright reported the […]
Meanwhile in the Supreme Court, the defence concluded its address in the murder trial of police constable Sheldon Arzu. Arzu is accused of shooting Caye Caulker resident Ruben “Pony” Alarcon on June seventh, 2003 at that island’s police station. During the trial, prosecutor Kamar Henry told the court that the case is “about the abuse […]
With so many business establishments refusing to accept personal cheques these days, it seems incredible that one Belize City man was able to buy thousands of dollars worth of goods by bouncing worthless paper from three different banks. That’s right, the name Safa has surfaced yet again in connection with bad cheques. This time, the […]
Last week we told you about an American woman visiting Belize to inspire others who have Down Syndrome. Tonight, Jacqueline Woods looks at the lives of some of the people she came to meet and the families who share a special interest in seeing their loved ones live full, happy, productive lives no matter what […]
