Traffic accidents caused by drunk drivers are not unusual in Belize, but when the man behind the wheel is an area representative and Minister of State, what would otherwise be a routine news story becomes a headline. Tonight, while two children battle for life in the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, the man who put them […]
Also fighting for life at the K.H.M.H. is twenty-six year old Emrick Meggs. Meggs, who was the first victim in a series of shootings over the weekend, caught a bullet in the right side of the head around nine on Friday night. According to Deputy Officer in Charge of C.I.B., Inspector Alden Dawson, a team […]
Despite the large number of shootings over the weekend, authorities are saying it could have been worse, as three men were arrested before they could commit what police say was a planned hit. Thirty-one year old Alex O’brien, twenty-two year old Kenneth Dobson and twenty-one year old Kendoyle Ottley were today charged with the crime […]
In the Supreme Court this afternoon police constable Burton Caliz was found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Leroy Pilgrim. The killing took place at San Pedro in February of 2004 when Caliz was in the process of making an arrest. The eight person jury deliberated for less than four hours before reaching […]
On Friday night the Belize Tourism Board hosted the annual National Tourism Awards. A total of fourteen people and organisations were honoured across a wide range of categories. Hotel of the year was San Pedro’s Cayo Espanto while Small Hotel of the Year honours went to Beya Suites of Punta Gorda. Back-a-Bush Adventures was top […]
Taking place in Belize City this week is the annual general meeting of CANTO, the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations. Opening ceremonies were held Sunday night at the Radisson, with Prime Minister Said Musa delivering the main address. Prime Minister Said Musa “It is important that a body such as CANTO protects or work […]
This afternoon, the Alliance Against AIDS formally presented is action plan for 2007 to the media and partners. According to Executive Director Rodel Beltran Perera, although 2006 was both busy and challenging, they are looking forward to working with HIV positive persons and other agencies in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Rodel Beltran Perera, Executive Director, […]
Good Evening, I’m James Adderley and you know this is Sports Monday and boy do we have a hefty package for you today, so strap up. We’re here inside the People’s Stadium at Sugar Land where the F.F.B.’s five thousand dollar football Knockout Tournament exploded to an entertaining conclusion yesterday as Sugar Boys Juventus hosted […]
