The recent spate of deadly violence in Belize City appears to have sealed the fate of law abiding residents: we are living at the mercy of criminals … armed attackers who have no fear of committing heinous crimes in homes, cars, and even on the street in broad daylight. Police have acted quickly, to make […]
Following this morning’s murder, this afternoon Attorney General, Francis Fonseca spoke to News Five on how his government is trying to combat crime. Francis Fonseca, Attorney General ?I?m very concerned about the crime situation in Belize. And we are obviously trying to do everything we can from a government point of view. We?re trying to […]
May thirty-first has also marked the official end of the contract of the Solicitor General Elson Kaseke. Fonseca today told us who has been tapped to fill the post of government’s top lawyer. Francis Fonseca, Attorney General ?We have been able to secure the services of Mr. Edwin Flowers. Senior Council Edwin Flowers, who will […]
Gun related violence dominates the headlines but reports of sexual crimes against Belize’s children continue unabated. One such statement in San Ignacio has resulted in the arrest of a twenty year old man. According to Cayo cops, this week a thirteen year old year girl told officers that Kenneth Gibbs Jr. had sex with her […]
In the courtroom of Justice Adolph Lucas this afternoon, Director of Public Prosecutions Kirk Anderson presented his final summation of the case against Belize City businessman Gabby Affif. In recanting testimony of the prosecution’s witnesses, Anderson asked the jury of six women and three men to use what he called the circumstantial and direct evidence […]
It may be the most poorly kept secret, but that hasn’t stopped the Ministry of Education from trying to keep the official list of this year’s P.S.E.’s top scorers hush-hush. Instead of its usual press release and media rounds, this year, the ministry has opted to make the exam stats public at a briefing scheduled […]
But while some students can concentrate on getting good grades, others must deal with the constant sound and fear of gunshots at school. According to Vice Principal of St. John Vianney, Rosamond Perez, exposure to gun violence has become a frighteningly regular occurrence for students at the Faber’s Road campus. This afternoon, Perez maintains that […]
On Thursday night, health officials and members of the business community will gather in Belize City for an update of the spread of bird flu. According to the experts, the virus has already caused millions of dollars in financial losses but more disturbingly, there is also evidence that avian influenza can spread to humans who […]
This week national health officials are also meeting with their counterparts to discuss the state of the region’s preparedness to provide adequate medical care to its citizens. The experts are reviewing current protocols and procedures in order to make services affordable and accessible. Acting Deputy Director of Health Dr. Paul Edwards explains how the conference […]
And then there was one, one spot in Channel Five’s KTV competition that is. Five contestants did their best but in the end there could only be single winner. Here?s host William Neal with results. William Neal, Host of KTV ?Our winner for tonight is contestant numberrrrr three.? (Dejon Tucker singing ?Hound Dog?) The last […]
