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The legal battle on the hasty expropriation by government on Telemedia is on. Late word to News Five this evening is that a constitutional challenge has been mounted against the government’s nationalization of Belize Telemedia Limited. On August twenty-fourth, the government rushed a Telecommunications Amendment Bill through the House of Representatives and by the afternoon […]
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The House of Representatives resumed regular sessions in Belmopan today. One issue that was well ventilated involved the judiciary, which has not had a good year doesn’t seem to be getting better. At the opening of the Supreme Court, the Attorney General questioned the competence of the Judiciary. This was followed by a move by […]
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Also in the House, legislation was debated to provide for statements to admitted into evidence from witnesses who are fearful of testifying in court. There was general agreement that something has to be done to curb crime, but is the amendment the answer? News Five’s Jose Sanchez reports from Belmopan. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The Evidence […]
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It was reported earlier today elsewhere in the media that about a million dollars worth of suspected pseudoephedrine were confiscated from a house in the Lake Independence area on Thursday night. According to the sensational report, the drug was the property of the Ministry of Health and had been stashed there for over a year. […]
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Zenaida Moya Flowers, Belize City’s mayor has been under the radar since she faced twenty two counts of Uttering a False Document and two counts of Failure to Comply with City Council Regulations. The spin she pulled on the story was that she was being targeted by Prime Minister Barrow, through his “Minion” Patrick Tillett, […]
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Turning to a story that has made international headlines; the possible deportation of Prime Minister Dean Barrow’s son, the well known rapper, Shyne. When News Five spoke to his lawyer, Oscar Michelen, on Tuesday, he told us that no decision would be made before today on whether or not Shyne will be sent back to […]
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Earlier in the newscast, we told you about the passage of a bill to allow for witnesses statements to be admitted in court. It is intended that the legislation will secure convictions to reduce the horrifying levels of crime. On Thursday, News Five sat down with the Minister of National Security, Carlos Perdomo to get […]
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The Oppenheimer Report “Multiple Caution Flags” focused on the investor confidence in Belize. One of the caution points referred to the fact that Taiwan is no longer seeking full membership into the United Nations. Taiwan has made over fifty million U.S. dollars in commitments to Belize. And the only gesture Belize has consistently made to […]
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The rivalry between the buses companies covering the Ladyville/Lord’s Bank route continues to rage out of control. Last Thursday night, an off duty driver for Ramos Shuttle Service was reportedly attacked by a driver from Skai’s Bus Line, the weapon, a machete. News Five spoke to Ramos’ driver, Aldorae Flowers, who says he has had […]
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While we could not reach the driver from Skai’s Bus Line for comment, we spoke to the owner of the Ramos buses, who once employed Haliday. Bert Ramos says Haliday was always a troublemaker and was fired from his company because of it. Bert Ramos, Owner, Ramos Shuttle Service “Apparently he is a deportee, he […]
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Twenty year old Randy Coye was brutally beaten and murdered in the Lord Ridge Cemetery last Friday night. Five men were arraigned today and are facing charges for the homicide. Brandon Smith, Kenroy Humes, Leon Gray, Deshawn Mena and Edwin Flowers filed into the court of Chief Magistrate Margaret McKenzie and all of them except […]
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And police have made a break in the shooting of Jason Caine, a taxi driver of Belize City, who remains hospitalized. They have in custody a minor who they believe is the gunman who fired at Caine last Tuesday night. Because he is a minor, his name cannot be revealed, but the student, was charged […]
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Police say they have the man who early on Wednesday morning entered the home of a woman in the Lake Independence Area, beat her then attempted to rape her. This afternoon, Robert Montejo, a Construction Worker, appeared before Magistrate Albert Hoare and was charged aggravated burglary, attempted rape and grievous harm. Montejo was unrepresented in […]
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Every year October ninth is recognized as World Post Day. For the second consecutive year, Belize’s Postal Service is celebrating the day with several activities including an open day with displays featuring the services provided by the postal service and an exhibition on stamps. The theme for this year’s World Post Day is “A postal […]
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s a holiday weekend, and the weather promises to cooperate. Around the country, there are activities to have a relaxing time. Friday’s girl, Safiyyah, has useful tips on where to go. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is what’s happening Belize? Tonight you can head over to the Palm Island where they will be once again […]
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