The Public Utilities Commission announced a reduction in electricity rates of six point one-four percent on January twelfth; that won’t be final until the end of the month. But this morning, another pre-election gift was formally announced. It’s a reduction in water rates despite a two point two million dollar loss to the government controlled […]
The rate reduction to take effect in February, according to Avery, is sort of a slap on the wrist for BWSL which did not implement approved investments. Except for the islanders in Caye Caulker, the reduction in your water bill depends on consumption, but it represents an average drop of a little more than seven […]
As we mentioned previously, the Public Utilities Commission announced a six point four percent decrease in electricity rates earlier this month, which amounts to a drop of about three cents per kilowatt hour on the light bills. Following the announcement, B.E.L. was given until January twenty-seventh to protest that decision but so far there have […]
There’s dissention in the ranks at the police department. It stems from a raid at the Curassow Street home of thirty-nine year old Police Corporal Gino Peck and his wife Loretta. The couple was busted over the weekend with a significant quantity of ammunition. They were charged with possession of unlicensed ammunition and were due […]
There is a disturbing report coming from Punta Gorda and it could mean big trouble for Belize Defence Force soldiers and police officers. An investigation of sexual abuse is underway and today police were deployed to the Jalacte area where the incident reportedly took place. On Monday, a twenty-three year old Honduran national reported to […]
Brian Sears is the American missionary of Somerset Kentucky, who was charged with Committing an Unnatural Act against three brothers in Sarteneja village, Corozal. Up to the time of his arrest, Sears was a member of Victory Christian Fellowship in Somerset. But the police believed he used religion as a ruse to gain the trust […]
Kraal Road is a well known hot spot, but it has been most uneventful since a truce was reached between numerous gangs last year. The government is spending close to a million dollars to keep the peace, but there was a flare up this afternoon between the Gang Suppression Unit and the Kraal Road affiliates […]
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The Vision Inspired by the People (VIP) and the P.N.P. held a joint press conference this afternoon to add their contribution to the ongoing discussion on the recent mass registrations of new citizens and voters. The VIP also told the media that they want the registration list to be cleaned up of what they deem […]
VIP Chairman Robert ‘Bobby’ Lopez also spoke about several issues of national concern. According to Lopez, the recent increase of fuel prices is hitting regular consumers and businesses alike. Robert ‘Bobby’ Lopez, Chairman, VIP “Another thing our supporters are very concerned about is the resent hike in fuel prices that has sent diesel regular and […]
The Conference was held in conjunction with the People’s National Party. PNP’s Candidate for Toledo East, Wil Maheia made the trip from Toledo to show solidarity with the VIP. Wil Maheia, P.N.P. Candidate, Toledo East “We’re here in solidarity with the VIP and the other independent candidates. I think it is important that the VIP […]
There have been enough controversial issues that have sparked heated public debate. And while the rampant extraction of rosewood in the Toledo District lost its spotlight to the immigration and S.S.B. scandals, it was brought back to the front burner today. In fact, rosewood was discussed in this morning’s Cabinet meeting following reports that contracts […]
Even before the Cabinet decision, Maheia contended that the poor Toledo residents who do the actual logging are being deprived of the benefits they could reap, if it was being done in a sustainable manner. He says the people of the south are constantly bullied because they accept the status quo and do not speak […]
Residents of Xaibe in Corozal are up in arms over what they see as a plan to take over land in their community. Chairman Daniel Tzul alleges that since December of 2011 U.D.P. Corozal North Standard Bearer, Hugo Patt and surveyors have been scouting the parcel of land that is on the outskirts of the […]
The Bishop Sylvester Memorial Hall on Regent Street will host the annual General Meeting for Citizens Organized for Liberty through Action (COLA). COLA’s Vice-President, Geovanni Brackett is challenging incumbent President Moses Sulph for the Presidency. Bracket made his case on Monday and in an interview earlier today Sulph told News Five why he should continue […]
A security guard finds himself in prison tonight after being accused of trying to kill Antelope Street resident, twenty-eight year old Ellis Ortiz on Sunday. Thirty-two year old Nathaniel Thomas Junior, also of Antelope Street, was arraigned this morning for Attempted Murder, Dangerous Harm and Use of Deadly Means of Harm. He was unrepresented when […]
On Monday afternoon, an armed man jacked four thousand dollars from the Belmopan City Council Office while they were paying workers. A man dressed in jeans pants, t-shirt and wearing a cap and sunglasses, joined the line of employees and shortly after held up the pay mistress and stole close to four thousand dollars. Hearing […]
Fans of KTV Latino will not have to hold their collective breath any longer. Musicians hoping to be discovered have practiced their favorite Marco Antonio Solis and Ana Barbara songs and they are ready to hit the stage. But before the final artists have been selected, they have to pass a stringent entry-level test. Essentially […]
