As one of the country’s finest lawyers, Prime Minister Dean Barrow is no stranger to the art of courtroom theatrics. But with the kind of case he’s got against his defeated and demoralised political opponents, he did not need the skills of a Johnny Cochran. Today Barrow twisted the knife a little deeper in his […]
In the wake of Barrow’s damning revelations the obvious question is: what’s the other side of the story? Apparently, there is none as the three participants in the affair have chosen to fight the accusations with silence. And if the words of the P.U.P. Secretary General are any indication, the party hierarchy remains in a […]
Even though the People’s United Party is apparently living in a world of its own, the P.U.P. National Party Council did meet on Queen Street today to finalise plans for the election of a new leader. On March thirtieth, delegates will head to the George Price Centre in Belmopan to cast their votes, but the […]
Tonight two top police officers are feuding after one reportedly threatened the other, and that alleged victim filed a report with the Internal Affairs Unit. Just what led to the bad blood is not clear but this evening, Assistant Commissioner of Police Allen Whylie told us the matter is under investigation. Street talk is that […]
The “imminent” paving of Albert and Regent Streets is not so imminent after all. A release from the Belize City Council indicates that following discussions with the utility companies responsible for telecommunications, water and electricity, a further two months will be needed to upgrade their underground installations. During that time the National Fire Service will […]
You’re never too young to display your patriotism and today three Belize City Anglican institutions put their students front and center. The principals and teachers of Pickstock, Anglican Diocesan and Ethel Vargas Pre-schools armed their children with flags and took them marching around town. Principal of Anglican Diocesan Pre-school, Joy Ross, reported that while today […]
Belize has no shortage of children in need of care; what is in short supply is the means of helping them. One relatively new source of refuge and renewal can be found in Ladyville … and today the press—including News Five’s Marion Ali—was given a tour. Marion Ali, Reporting After almost three years of operation, […]
The good news out of Costa Rica continues as today the University of Belize won its third game without a loss, defeating Panama. That means the Black Jaguars will now enter the final four of the Central American University Tournament.
