The Cayo District is sometimes referred to as the wild, wild west … but that slogan was never meant to describe the kind of deadly violence that is occurring there with alarming frequency. The latest outrage took place last night in the usually peaceful village of Cristo Rey, when a young woman was murdered in […]
It was sensational news back in April when three police officers were charged with carnal knowledge following a complaint filed by a fourteen year old girl. Today that case has come to an end as the last two defendants have had all charges against them dismissed. Twenty-five year old Gilroy Usher and twenty-six year old […]
While charges were dropped against one set of accused sexual predators, they were reinstated against another. The charges of Carnal Knowledge, Trafficking in Persons, Aggravated Assault and Obstruction were once again filed against sixty-nine year old Henry Stein. They had been thrown out last week after attorney Dickie Bradley successfully argued that the prosecution failed […]
Charges were also brought today against Albert Guy, the man who is accused of stealing a car from a taxi driver and knocking down two pedestrians as he fled a police road block on Monday afternoon. Guy has been charged with “Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Consent” and is expected to be additionally charged with […]
In news regarding Belize Defence Force cardiologist Dr. John Gough, earlier today his family informed us that they have filed an appeal against the disciplinary action with the Security Service Council. According to family spokesman, Dr. George Gough, his brother remains in detention in Ladyville and has now formally requested that the officials review his […]
With the People’s United Party command structure locked down in an introspective retreat at Caye Chapel, the Opposition United Democratic Party had the media spotlight all to itself. The U.D.P. used the opportunity to introduce some brand new faces. News Five’s Janelle Chanona reports. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This afternoon, the United Democratic Party announced its […]
Last week News Five’s Kendra Griffith presented a series of reports on both the necessity for and the ease with which HIV testing can be obtained in Belize. Today one group of Belizeans took her advice. Kendra Griffith, Reporting Today four members of the National AIDS Commission went under the needle at the Voluntary Counselling […]
