It has been a matter of controversy almost from the day oil was first discovered in Spanish Lookout less than a year ago. That is, how the ever increasing revenues would be shared between the company and the government. Today the question has finally been answered, as the House of Representatives approved legislation to levy […]
And while government was taking steps to maximize its share of future petroleum revenues, Belmopan turned to one of the world’s largest oil exporters for assistance in coping with its more immediate financial needs. While all agreed that the twenty-five million U.S. dollar low interest loan from Venezuela was good news, the transaction did not […]
Accusations of playing footsie were not confined to the Venezuela loan as Minister of Natural Resources Johnny Briceño was questioned regarding his government’s policy toward the controversial Ara Macao resort project near Placencia. According to Briceño, the jury is still out. Johnny Briceño, Minister of Natural Resources/Environment ?The NEAC is currently awaiting Ara Macao?s submission […]
And finally, although Prime Minister Said Musa had to do a lot of talking at today’s sitting in his role as Minister of Finance, it appeared that his most passionate words were saved for a topic that is plaguing, not the nation’s pocketbook, but its very soul. Janelle Chanona, Reporting As Belizeans continue to reel […]
It’s a documented fact that the vast majority of people reported to police as missing, are either found or voluntarily return within a day or two. For adults it’s usually a case of marital difficulties or an alcoholic binge, while for absent children it’s most often young love or family rebellion that prompts the flight […]
On Thursday, News Five brought you the story of accused San Ignacio burglar eighteen year old Victor Castellanos following his latest break-in at the Santa Elena primary school snack shop. Among the stolen items police also discovered a small bottle of oil and a written prayer that Castellanos told the cops he uses to protect […]
A woman is out on bail tonight after she stabbed her former common law husband on Friday evening. According to court reports, the victim, thirty-nine year old Randoloph Galvez of Roaring Creek was about to get into a taxi on Orange Street in Belize City when his ex, forty-five year old Myrtle Marin of Mahogany […]
Sometime between seven Friday night and midday Saturday there was a break-in at one of Belize City’s most treasured landmarks. And while nothing appears to have been stolen, the intrusion into historic St. John’s Cathedral has not been well received. Fr. Lloyd Neal, Dean of St. John?s Anglican Cathedral ?Just after one o?clock on Saturday, […]
Standard bearers have been selected by the Peoples United Party in three constituencies. The closest contest was in Toledo West where incumbent representative Marcial Mes barely fought off a challenge by Oscar Requena. Mes received one thousand one hundred and twenty-one votes to one thousand thirty-seven for Requena. In Dangriga former Mayor Cassian Nunez held […]
Good evening. I?m James Adderley and we welcome you to this edition of Sports Monday. Game two of the R.F.G. Trophy Tournament Championship Series took us to scenic San Ignacio yesterday where undefeated New Site Erei of Dangriga was hosted by Hankook Verdes inside the Norman Broaster Stadium. For starters folks we must congratulate the […]
