The tons of cocaine that were seized in a major operation in the south last weekend have been transported to Belize City. By any estimation, the transfer of the multi-million dollar cargo was impressive and carried out with precision by law enforcement officers. Embarrassed that members of the force have been implicated in drug smuggling, […]
It hasn’t made it to the police blotter today, but a major home invasion has been reported in San Pedro. An undisclosed quantity of money along with an assortment of items was reportedly stolen at Wings on Coconut Drive in San Pedro Town on Wednesday night. It is believed that sometime after nine o’clock two […]
Sadie Vernon High School is still mourning the loss of one of its students, seventeen year old Shenelle Reyes. The fourth form student died from a single bullet to the head; the shot was fired by a friend who was allegedly playing with a sawed-off shotgun. Friends and family believe it was an accident and […]
Tensions have subsided somewhat in the sugar belt where some resolution is in sight to the crisis over delayed third payments to the eight thousand cane farmers. The Social Security Board met late Wednesday evening to work out details that could expedite a ten million dollar loan to the Belize Sugar Industries. The loan already […]
Thirty-seven year old Sandra Ruiz met a horrific death two years ago; today, twenty-four year old Darrel Grant, the man that committed the cold blooded murder, was sentenced to life in prison. Justice Adolph Lucas, in handing down the sentence, underlined the level of cruelty in the crime and highlighted the vivid testimony of Dr. […]
A nineteen year old police officer, who was on trial for snatching a chain from Eberto Castellanos, was today found guilty of Theft. On July third, PC Michael Diaz grabbed Castellanos’ six hundred dollar gold chain from around his neck and sped off on bicycle. But he didn’t get far because Castellanos caught him and […]
Most schools around the country are paying homage to our Garifuna brothers and sisters who are celebrating their arrival to our shores since 1823. The main celebration and revelry take place in Dangriga, home to one of the largest Garifuna communities in the south. But in the Old Capital today, the celebration of the fusion […]
Our previous story was about an open day. But this one is about judgment day. Because the Maya calendar runs out in 2012, some claimed the world will come to an end. But according to one religious group, we won’t need to wait two years because it will happen a lot sooner. Robin Harp and […]
It is a sight to behold, a sixty five year old crocodile that has become hugely popular. The crocodile is so friendly that it turned into a tourist attraction at the Lamanai Riverside Retreat in Orange Walk. At twelve feet in length, the reptile comes easily to shore to greet guests and friends and overtime […]
The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) has an important role in developing municipal bodies among member countries. The Secretary General of the CLGF, Carl Wright, has been in the Jewel for an official visit and has been meeting with the Mayors Association and the Ministry of Local Government to discuss the work of the organization […]
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. It manifests itself first among children and flares up with the seasonal changes. Healthy Living this week has helpful tips on how to deal with the condition. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Asthma is a long term disease, there is no cure. It can only […]
