We lead tonight with the death of a nineteen year old following a shootout in a contraband bust early Thursday morning in the San Victor Village. The Customs Department was out in force today to do damage control at a press conference. The story is that a contingent of law enforcement officers—both B.D.F. soldiers, Anti-Drug […]
The department is alleging that Oba was hit by mistake in the warning shots. Oba’s father, Marcelino, says his son was not part of the pack and that the family needs help. Marcelino Oba, Father of Deceased “They killed him even though he wasn’t doing anything. He want involved in any kind of problem. They […]
Fuel prices at the pump have been steadily rising and they recently reached a new upward mark. On Sunday regular gas rose to eight dollars and one cent, premium rose to eight dollars and sixty-one cents while diesel went up to six dollars and sixty-one cents per gallon. On March sixth the Prime Minister promised […]
In a one month period three young babies have died and the allegations have been hospital negligence. The first two cases were reported at the PG Hospital and the third occurred at the Corozal Town Hospital. Well, the investigations are now complete in the PG cases. News Five tracked down Director of Health Services, Dr. […]
The courtroom today did not have the drama it did on Wednesday when the land rights case of the Mayas versus the government began. Hundreds packed the courtroom then, spilling into Battlefield Park when opening arguments were heard. It was quiet today when further arguments were heard before Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh. The Mayan Leaders’ […]
When Court resumes on Tuesday morning, Young will also use an affidavit from the Lands Commissioner, Manuel Rodriguez, to substantiate her case. And while Professor Wilk says the Mayans are merely asking for protection of their land rights, Young says the implications are huge. Dr. Richard Wilk, Claimant’s Expert Witness “What they’re claiming right now […]
When we caught up with him at the National Teachers’ Day celebration in Belmopan, the prime minister also spoke about the ongoing Maya land rights case and on the decision of the Chief Justice to quash the former Prime Minister Said Musa’s committal to stand trial for Theft at the Supreme Court level. Prime Minister […]
Meanwhile at the Appellate Court, arguments were presented in the appeal of the murder conviction of Elvis Myers. This case has been drawing much attention because it can have a bearing on thirty-eight other rulings, made by Justice Troadio Gonzalez. The grounds put forward by Attorney Hubert Elrington on behalf of Myers, is that Justice […]
Since the resignation of Tanya Herwanger in June of 2008, the country has been without a Solicitor General. A year later, the Barrow Administration has finally found a replacement. His name is Oscar Ramjeet and he got the green light from Cabinet this past Tuesday. The Guyanese born Attorney and Journalist served six years as […]
There’s another appointment but in diplomatic circles. Press reports from the U.S. say that the White House has put forward the nomination of a new envoy to Belize. President Obama is naming Vinai K. Thummalapally to the post. According to the reports, it is a groundbreaking submission as the nominee, if approved by the senate, […]
Over twenty six contracts worth one point six million dollars are currently under investigation by the Contractor General. The contracts were awarded by the Ministry of Health to the tune of at least a hundred thousand dollars each for the provision of pharmaceuticals. But it seemed that somewhere along the way they established procedures were […]
A four vehicle pile-up occurred this evening in Belize City at approximately four-thirty this evening interrupting the flow of traffic at the entrance of Belize City. The four sport utility vehicles ran into the back of each other in front of ADM Belize Mills. No one was injured but the hoods, lights and grills on […]
It’s the list of the top ten; not in the musical charts, but of hardened and most wanted criminals in the country. The list, released by the Police Department includes men who have committed the most heinous crimes, including murder, kidnapping, and robbery. And while most on the list have not been convicted, a few […]
Teachers’ Day was originally scheduled for May fifteenth but because of the flu scare and the warnings about mass gatherings it was postponed for today. Teachers from throughout the country were bussed to Garden City, Belmopan, where ceremonies were held in honor of the country’s educators at the University of Belize’s gymnasium. While there have […]
The weekend is upon us and there is a whole lot to look out for. Saffiyah has a new look and she has been scouting around and has a list of fun things to do… Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize and welcome to my new set. This weekend in Orange Walk […]
