Police believe they have cracked an armed home invasion at a residence in Burrell Boom last Thursday night. Six of eight suspects have been arrested, charged and arraigned in court today, while police look for two other men. Three women have also been charged in connection with the armed robbery at the house of businessman […]
The group was expected in court this morning so family and friends were awaiting their arrival. They did not appear until the afternoon and it was under heavy police guard. In the drama that ensued, Meighan who was handcuffed, hit reporter Roy Davis off the veranda and down the stairs of the Supreme Court Building. […]
One man has been arrested and charged after he knocked down a young student last Thursday on the Belize Corozal Road in Orange Walk Town. The student was crossing the busy road at the very busy lunch hour when the tragedy occurred. Gerardo Lopez, nine years old, died at the KHMH on Saturday, and the […]
Today as the school mourned, parents gathered to express their anger and frustration at the death of a student – a death they feel could have been avoided by the placement of a speed bump on the busy highway which passes right next to the school. The President of the Parent/Teachers Association Alexander Torres told […]
The stevedores are once again on strike. This morning around eleven o’clock, Gang Seven staged a protest at the Port of Belize which disrupted operations and threatens the unloading of a shipment of Christmas goods from Miami, Florida. On December third, a the Christian Workers Union and the Port met for negotiations on the Collective […]
At this time, the Port of Belize is in discussions with the labor commissioner and reps from the CWU over the situation at the port. Earlier today, the shipping company fired off a letter to the Port of Belize saying that it could not afford to keep its vessel in the port. We have now […]
After two successive crop season delays underscored by tension and strife in the industry, the 2015/2016 crop season started right on schedule. But even with that start there is concern since world market prices have dictated a very low first payment for farmers this crop. And if that’s not bad enough there is worse on […]
Traditionally, on the first day of crop cane trucks and tractors-trailers are lined up to weigh in and deliver. Today was different, with trucks trickling in to the point where the factory could not start milling until almost midday instead of early morning. There are many factors which contributed to the very slow start, including […]
Because the last survey estimated one point seven million tons of cane in the field, and the factory can only mill one point three, the Sugar Cane Production Committee had to juggle and jump through hoops to make magic happen. S.C.P.C. Chairman Jose Novelo explained the formula used to get as much cane delivered and […]
The Maya Leaders Alliance received the prestigious Equator Prize 2015 Award earlier today at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. The organization is being acknowledged on the world stage for its outstanding achievement in improving sustainable development solutions for people, nature and resilient communities. The MLA is among twenty-one winners of the prize this […]
Cabinet’s recent approval of a policy to permanently prohibit offshore oil exploration in areas along the Belize Barrier Reef System and within seven World Heritage Sites in Belize, does not include the Port Honduras Marine Reserve, nor does it include the Turneffe Atoll. While a moratorium is yet to be formalized and made official in […]
December seventh, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, is recognized globally as International Civil Aviation Day. The purpose of the celebration is to generate worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation. Today, the local Civil Aviation Department observed the day with a solemn ceremony in honor of pilots who have left […]
The joy of the holiday season was felt this morning by the children of Stella Maris School. Hosted by the Belize Bank, the children had an unforgettable party at the Radisson Hotel. Some liked the food, others practiced their dance moves and they all waited anxiously for the arrival of Santa. Duane Moody also caught […]
Of late the Police Department has been big on community policing, and the statistics have indicated very positive results. But it isn’t all about the ‘meet and greet’ initiatives in traditional city hotspots – it’s also about the Police getting involved in constructive recreation with those they are pledged to protect and serve. Over the […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and this is Sports Monday. The PLB playoffs got off with a band this weekend with all 4 teams seeing action. We caught up with the battle of past and present champions as defending champions, Verdes FC hosted the Belmopan Bandits from when they hoisted the championship in last […]
