Supreme Court Justice Michelle Arana today ordered the Financial Intelligence Unit to return documents belonging to Unicorn International Securities by Thursday of this week. UIS is one of several companies the FIU claimed assisted in laundering a billion dollars in profits from securities trading, thereby defrauding the U.S. Government. Six men – Belizean Andrew Godfrey, […]
With the order handed down, the Financial Intelligence Unit now has two days to return the documents to Unicorn International Securities. That’s a victory for the company, at least on this front. Attorney Michael Young described how the rest of the case will proceed. Michael Young, Attorney for Unicorn International Securities “In so far as […]
It is unlikely that the sugar cane crop will be able to start on Friday as anticipated. That’s because B.S.I. and the B.S.C.F.A. have yet to sign the agreement which will govern their relationship for the next seven years. We understand that there still needs to be some modification in areas of the document before […]
Belize has been taken off the European Union Red List, a position it had been given because it was deemed, “non-cooperative in fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.” The announcement came via press release from OCEANA, which claimed that the lifting of trade sanctions is a result of improvements to international law obligations and the […]
On Monday, a police officer was hauled off to jail after being found guilty of committing a lewd act upon a fellow constable at a substation in Belize City back in October. It is the kind of incident that raises serious concerns about the conduct of law enforcement officers while on duty. This morning, we […]
Regional Security is among several key issues being discussed at a gathering of SICA member states in Placencia. On Tuesday, foreign ministers from the respective countries belonging to the regional organization participated in the Sixth Joint Commission with Taiwan’s Foreign Minister David Lin. Today, we look at the illegal immigration of children from Honduras, El […]
While presentations were made earlier today concerning issues affecting all SICA member countries, there are ongoing developments in Placencia where rounds of discussions on various matters continue. On Wednesday morning, we will have special coverage of the SICA General Assembly during Open Your Eyes. But for the latest from Belize Ocean Club, we go to […]
An epileptic of Mahogany Heights has been charged for the late-evening shooting of Joel Seawell. Twenty-six year old Erwin Ramsey was arraigned late Monday evening for attempted murder, dangerous harm and use of deadly means of harm upon Sewell. When he appeared in court, his attorney, Audrey Matura-Shepherd placed on record that his client has […]
There has been an increase in police presence on the streets of the Old Capital since mid-November in preparation for the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season. Traditionally, it is the time of year when burglaries and robberies spike. Today, we asked Senior Superintendent Edward Broaster about police preparedness in Belize City. Sr. […]
Even as the Petrocaribe money continues to roll, the initiative continues to generate criticism. Actually it’s not the initiative, per se, but the priorities of the government which controls the coffers and holds the purse-strings. There’s been a lot of talk about Mother’s Day Cheer and Mortgage Cheer and Christmas Cheer, but one representative says […]
According to Requeña, he has raised many issues in the National Assembly, but apparently nobody on the government side is listening. So he’s using the media in an attempt to get some attention because in this case, he says, the South really has become the forgotten district. Oscar Requeña, P.U.P. Area Representative, Toledo West […]
Monday was nomination day, and newscasts focused on the shows put on by both camps as their candidates did the deed. We’ve shown the highlights, but there’s another one which didn’t make the news, one that is extremely pertinent in this time of Petrocaribe plenty. On Monday, as PUP supporters waited for Cayo North candidate […]
Last week, the Vision Inspired by the People protested in Belmopan to draw attention to perceived corruption in government, and the need for the Integrity Commission to become a real and functioning body. One focus of their attention is on a little followed law that all elected officials, including the Speaker of the House and […]
Will Belize City Mayor Darrell Bradley be a part of the U.D.P. team when municipal elections roll around in March? That’s the question everybody’s asking, including the U.D.P. The P.U.P. says they’re not thinking about that right now, because they’re working to win the by-election in Cayo North. And when the campaign for municipals does […]
Christmas time is a popular time for buying gifts for family, friends, co-workers and even for your KK. Gadgets of all shapes, sizes and functions are on the market this season, but GO Wireless is making a name for itself by offering quality products at low prices. Duane Moody went looking for a gift for […]
Since its opening, the Inspiration Center has conducted a hundred and forty-four assessments of children with disabilities. The facility is currently actively seeing sixty-five children for speech and physical therapy and seventy-three children in other districts for community base rehabilitation. The Taiwanese Government has been one of the biggest supporters and donors of the Inspiration […]
