While an exact number is uncertain, a drive through sections of the old capital provides more than enough evidence to prove that thousands of Belizeans live in severely impoverished conditions. Services the rest of us take for granted like running water, electricity, and even a toilet are a luxury in those neighbourhoods. But this afternoon, […]
On Tuesday we reported the outcome of a love triangle gone wrong in the Stann Creek district. Tonight there is news that a similar situation has left a Crooked Tree man hospitalized in serious condition. According to authorities, around eleven-thirty on Monday night, thirty-three year old Charles O’Connors was on Water Lane with a female […]
A woman accused of fatally stabbing her brother has been arrested and charged with the crime. According to Corozal police, twenty-one year old Tiffara Smith of a Second Street address has been charged with the murder of her eighteen year old sibling, Dale Anthony Lino. Investigators say around two last Thursday afternoon, the deceased and […]
The post mortem conducted on the body of eighteen year old Romero Logan has determined that he drowned. Forensic pathologist Hugh Sanchez certified cause of death as asphyxia due to drowning, ruling out any possibility of foul play. But despite that fact, today the victim’s family continues to dispute the finding. Stephanie Smith, Victim’s Mother […]
In court news, a Belize City man has been arrested and charged for the armed hold-up of one of his friends. Twenty-one year old Mervin Cruz appeared before Magistrate Roberto Ordonez on Tuesday morning where he pled not guilty to a charge of robbery. According to the victim, Ian Arthurs, around noon on March thirtieth […]
Last week it seemed that the tribunal investigating the firing of three B.T.L. employees was finally coming together: the members of the panel were selected and the long-awaited terms of reference released. But tonight things are back at square one because those terms of reference have union leaders up in arms. According to General Secretary […]
In unrelated news regarding the telecommunications company, today B.T.L. officially launched its telephone directory for 2007. The book is being hailed as a major milestone for the company because it was produced in-house. Previously, publication of the directory was outsourced, but when that contract came to an end last year, B.T.L. created a new department, […]
Following emergency surgery late last week, tonight Catholic Bishop Dorrick Wright is recovering from the procedure to stop a subdural haematoma or bleeding in the brain. While his prognosis is good, the recovery process is expected to take weeks. This afternoon, Bishop Martin explained how the Church is supporting Wright and how his absence will […]
