Police believe they have the man who pulled the trigger on Francis Chukwu, a Nigerian taxi driver, who had moved to Belize with his kids to better his life. Kendale Greene aka Gentle, a Belize City tour guide, is being processed for Chukwu’s murder. That was earlier today. But late this evening, thirty-one year old […]
It was the last shopping day for the outgoing year at the new Michael Finnegan Market, formerly known as Queen Square Market. And it did not go down smoothly. The vendors have just moved to the new facilities but it is already overcrowded. Long before the move, the vendors have been engaged in a bitter […]
But according to City Council Market Clerk, Michael Theus, the kinks can be worked out it will take some time. Theus also says the vendors need to abide by the laws and cooperate with authorities to avoid further conflict. The City council is expected to meet with the vendors in the New Year to discuss […]
The Belize Electricity Limited has for years been purchasing power directly from Mexico’s Comision Federal Electricidad. But that can now change since the Government has applied to the Public Utilities Commission for a license to purchase the power for resale to BEL. The new arrangement will be operated under the Ministry of Finance and while […]
But what can Belizeans expect in terms of electricity rates for 2011? Well, that is still up in the air, according to Young, because there are many factors that have bearing on electricity rates, including the skyrocketing diesel prices and an increase in taxes. But if the local supply from the hydro dams and the […]
Yanira Escobar, is a Guatemalan national also known as Dominga Fernandez, who has been in jail since July 2005. Hers is one of the rare cases of a woman being charged with murder. Escobar was initially charged for the stabbing death of Yenesia Judith Salguero in San Ignacio. After waiting three years for trial, the […]
Cilantro, cabbage, tomato and even pumpkins are usually bought at the West Collet Canal market. But because of a greenhouse project, the Liberty Children’s Home in Ladyville will have the fresh produce right in their backyard. Twenty volunteers from a US university teamed up with the children of Liberty and completed the project in three […]
It’s New Year ’s Eve and in Belize City many are preparing to say goodbye to the economic woes of the past year. We took to the streets to find out what’s the number one wish for the coming year. After a year of unparalleled crime, many residents want peace in the Jewel and hope […]
We told you earlier Yanira Escobar’s fifteen year sentence has been reduced to six years for manslaughter. While she will still start the New Year behind bars, two cops who were recently charged got out on bail today. Twenty-four year old Rodney Williams, a police constable, who was charged with Unlawful Carnal knowledge for allegedly […]
Four persons were taken into police custody on Thursday night after a police search led to the discovery of almost a quarter pound of suspected cannabis at a house on Neal’s Pen Road. What caught our attention in this story is that one of the persons arrested and charged is a thirteen year girl. She […]
It’s the countdown to 2011 and most people are looking for the hottest party spot to greet the New Year. Our usual entertainment host, Safiyyah is under the weather, but we’ve compiled a few ideas on where you can see the ball drop. There’s a two day bash going down at Club Next called “Double […]
It’s one of the busiest days in the entertainment calendar. The minutes are ticking away to usher in the New Year. In the City, many will be heading to the Memorial Park for the countdown or to other parties to dash away the old and bring in the new. And as anticipation builds up for […]
