Police have no leads yet in the mysterious disappearance of a couple who went to work on a small island over the weekend. The only sign so far are blood stains and a knife found in the house they occupied. Jose Sanchez has been following the story all day. Jose Sanchez, Reporting A couple has […]
There is news tonight of a disturbing incident in which suspected Guatemalan bandits held up a B.D.F. soldier and several park rangers. The incident in question occurred over two months ago, on May first at the observation post near the Xuanatunich Maya site and has just been reported. According to information obtained by News Five, […]
There are no arrests as yet in the murder of Dona and Michael Hill, but police have recovered the couple’s stolen Toyota Hilux. The pick-up was discovered about a mile off the Cristo Rey Road in Santa Elena. Sometime between Saturday night and Sunday, the Hills were attacked at their home in Cristo Rey Village […]
Two police officers, Constable Alister Casey and Special Constable John Myvette, were today freed of the charges of Wounding in relation to the alleged beating of Kevin “Possum” Dawson. Chief Magistrate Margaret Mckenzie dismissed the charge because the case was also set for trial today and Dawson, who was an inmate at the Hattieville prison, […]
He is a businessman involved in brewing, soft drinks, water, aquaculture, tourism and other industries, who does not often appear on camera. But today Barry Bowen took time to address the proposed constitutional amendments. As we reported in our newscast on Tuesday, Bowen is taking the Government to court over what he believes will deny […]
After weeks of tension between the Belize Electricity Limited and the Belize Energy Workers Union, tonight the two parties have come to an agreement. In a joint press release issued today, the utility company and the union report that all employees in the bargaining unit will receive a total salary adjustment of eight percent: two […]
Belize Telemedia Limited confirmed that it made payment today of two point three million dollars in respect of business taxes that the Government claims is owed by Telemedia but according to the company, the taxes are covered under an Accommodation Agreement with the past administration. On June twenty-fourth, the Revenue Magistrate Ed Usher ordered that […]
In other legal matters, the Belize Bank today filed a request for arbitration before the London Court of International Arbitration, LCIA, and served it on the Government of Belize. This latest request has been brought by the Belize Bank following a ruling by the Chief Justice on July fourth that the Government of Belize would […]
Most artists in Belize will tell you that practicing their craft does not yield much financial benefits, but tonight poets are being given an opportunity to earn some serious cash. The Foundation for Mexican Literature is accepting submission for the Poetry for Children Award 2008. Interested persons are asked to submit a book, ten to […]
If the long and hot days are getting to you, try summer camp at the YWCA. The camps are now in full swing but it doesn’t mean you can’t join in the fun. Jose Sanchez reports. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The YWCA on St. Thomas Street has several camps that your child can attend, including English […]
