The People’s United Party did not attend the Special House sitting when the Government acquired Belize Electricity Limited on June twentieth and its parliamentarians walked out of the House this Monday when the Barrow Administration re-acquired Telemedia. Their viewpoint on the government acquisitions was found in press releases but the party’s position on whether or […]
During Monday’s Special Sitting of the House, Prime Minister Dean Barrow gave a close replay of his 2009 speech when he first nationalized Telemedia and chastised Briceño’s family for selling business interests in SMART to companies related to Lord Michael Ashcroft. Briceño explained that there is nothing illegal with that, and instead he turned the […]
After discussing nationalization and the rule of law, the crime wave sweeping the country also came up at the P.U.P. conference this morning. The increasing body count and casualties became a solemn but passionate topic for the party. Attorney Anthony Sylvester rose to speak about the anti-crime initiatives, particularly preventative detention, which he believes will […]
Tonight’s question is: In the long term Belizean taxpayers will pay for the acquisition of Telemedia, but who will benefit: Consumers or Lawyers? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You can also send an email with your comments to questions@channel5belize.com.
On many polls the common concern is over crime. This year has turned out to be particular violent and murderous. At the end of 2010, there were one hundred and thirty murders on record, making it the deadliest year in the country’s history. But according to our database, the first half of 2011 has been […]
In court news, there is a conviction and an acquittal to report tonight. Enrique Pandy, also known as “Red Rat” was convicted of Aggravated Assault of an Indecent Nature for molesting a young girl, who was only five years old. Pandy was unrepresented during the trial, which concluded on Tuesday evening and Magistrate Albert Hoare […]
Over at the Supreme Court, two men walked from charges of Attempted Murder. The victim, Elton Bradley, was shot four times on May twenty-ninth, 2009 and because one of the bullets was lodged near his spinal cord, he was almost paralyzed. But today Bradley walked into court and chose not to testify, saying that he […]
There’s a new Solicitor General in Belmopan who took up the post as of July first, when Oscar Ramjeet’s term ended. According to a release from the Press Office, Cheryl Krusen, who holds both Jamaican and Belizean nationality is eminently quality with over thirty years of experience in the legal profession in Jamaica and Belize. […]
Wholesale vendors operating along Hicatee Street just outside the Michael Finnegan Market are again up in arms over the deplorable conditions they are enduring from the rains in the past few days. On Tuesday’s newscast several vendors complained about flooding in the area, saying that there isn’t adequate shelter for them to do business. Today […]
This morning’s press conference lasted well over two hours at the Biltmore Plaza. John Briceño, the P.U.P. party leader zeroed in on a number of pressing issues, but his leadership also came under question. Two elected representatives have been absent from party appearances, including Briceño’s Team 31 Convention in Orange Walk Town a week ago. […]
At news time tonight, the Belize Chamber of Commerce is meeting to consider a draft resolution on the Chamber’s position in regards to the business climate in Belize, the method of government’s acquisition and the rule of law. The resolution is under discussion by its membership and while it’s yet to be approved, it calls […]
The nationalization of the utility companies was also a particular sticking point for the P.U.P.’s Fort George Area Representative. Former Prime Minister Said Musa, took the podium and gave a memorable quote from popular culture in relation to the attacks on him in the House. His version of No Watch Me Watch Yourself, a slogan […]
The Pan American Games is a multi-sport event held every four years with athletes from all nations in the Americas. The sixteenth staging of the games will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico from the fourteenth to the thirtieth of October and Belizean athletes will be competing. With violence from drug cartels at an all time, […]
Whether you are a fashionista or not, we recommend you head out to the Biltmore Plaza where emerging designers are displaying a range of fashion items. From ethnic styles to contemporary looks or hot trends, bags and hats; you can find it all at the Belize Design Marketplace. It’s the first of a kind and […]
In other news, an Orange Walk mother is asking the public for financial assistance toward medical treatment for her two year old baby boy. Jovita Tillett says that her son, Zaider Tillett, had skin cancer and upon receiving treatment, he was cured but the treatment left baby Zaider without his sight. And while the disease […]
