Belizeans consume about twelve thousand tons of rice annually. But is that rice contaminated with a poisonous chemical which causes cancer? Aflatoxins are produced by fungi found on agricultural products, including rice, stored in warm and humid places. Studies have shown that it can cause stunted development, liver damage and even liver cancer. So when […]
The documents from Eurofins Lab were accompanied by a press release – the one to which Agriculture C.E.O. Jose Alpuche makes reference. In that release, Charles admits that he commissioned the testing to see whether locally produced rice met the Standards Order 2015. According to Charles, “the concern arises from the aflatoxin levels and based […]
Guatemalan Lydia Janet Garcia was reported missing on January nineteenth by her son, Alexander Enrique Garcia. He told Benque Police that his mother was last seen on January eighth when she reportedly told him via text that she was heading to Cowpen to meet a person known only as “El Nica. But Garcia never made […]
At news time tonight a fire is raging at a warehouse in the Spanish Lookout Community. Country Foods went up in flames around three this afternoon and police say that they are now on the scene where the fire department is attempting to bring the fire under control. The warehouse packaging for eggs, but it […]
Since Sunday, Police have been on the lookout for a red 2001 Mazda pickup, stolen on the old Western highway from Jorge Lopez. Lopez was accosted by two men, one of whom shot him once in the back and then attempted to shoot him in the head following the assault and robbery of two Canadian […]
There was an accident on the Haulover Bridge at around three-fifteen this afternoon, when the driver of a red SUV apparently lost control and crashed into a large truck. There were no apparent serious injuries, but the driver of the SUV, Raquel Burke, was rushed to the hospital by ambulance since she appeared to be […]
This morning, Minister of National Security John Saldivar, with an entourage including Minister of State Frank Mena and representatives from the Ministry, Police and Belize Defence Force, visited the site of the Forward Operating Base at the mouth of the Sarstoon. The media was not invited on the trip which we are told was planned […]
The firestorm caused by the threat to fine and suspend Kaya Cattouse to compete in races organized by the Belize Cycling Federation, has not subsided. The well known cyclist has not spoken publicly, but has received support from various sectors for lamenting on her Facebook that female and junior cyclists were being marginalized from the […]
According to Ray Cattouse, C-Ray is one of the only clubs in the history of cycling in Belize to annually field a junior team, a youth team, a female team, an elite team and a master’s team. He says that there have been tensions between the federation and cyclists due to the lack of growth […]
Cattouse is not taking lightly the threat made to Kaya by the Cycling Federation. He says he wants it removed from her record and if not, he is heading up the steps of the court. Ray Cattouse, Owner, C-Ray Cycling Club “I want to say that this threat that they have on Kaya record, […]
While Johnson is free, a resident of Boston Village in the Belize District, Francisco Gomez, aka “Indiana” will be spending time behind bars. Gomez was convicted this morning of allegations made by an eleven-year old primary school girl of sexual assault of an indecent nature, assault and using threatening words against her. In trial, the […]
The Yarborough area of the City is poised to get a facelift that will be spurring economic activity. While the neighborhood boasts of many attributes, it does not have in place to adequate infrastructure to bring the boom. Belize City Mayor Darrell Bradley has brought in a team of U.S. experts to spruce up Yarborough. […]
With general elections well behind, Belize City Mayor Darrell Bradley, some believe, has been lying low as it relates to activities at City Hall. Earlier today when the media caught up with Bradley, he was asked about his perceived inactivity. Bradley says it is the first time he is hearing about it and besides, he […]
A hot-button subject coming up on which the Mayor will not be quiet about relates to zoning. Mayor Bradley says that in the past, the City Council had been dealing with zoning in an ad hoc way. Recently, there have been issues in Caribbean Shores, the Palm Groves Estate, Bella Vista, West Landivar and other […]
Of the many infrastructure projects in the City that have become a nuisance to residents is the flood mitigation project which is only partially completed in the area of Cinderella Plaza. It has caused no end of headaches for commuters who traverse that main artery of the City. Frankly, it is also an eyesore for […]
The governments of Belize and Taiwan today penned an agreement to make way for cooperation in the public health sector. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Health, Pablo Marin and Taiwanese Ambassador Benjamin Ho. Taiwan will make available expertise in health education, disease screening and clinical services as well as training for medical […]
Belize is preparing to host the CARICOM Heads of Government Intercessional next week. At least nine heads have already confirmed their attendance and will look at many issues including the loss of correspondent bank, climate change as well as the ZIKA virus. Today, stakeholders from the Immigration and Labour Departments, the unions, and private and […]
As it relates to Belize, there has not been a swift movement of persons so the CSME Focal Point, Tricia Gideon spoke of what is being done to engage Belizeans. Tricia Gideon, CSME Focal Point, Belize “We’ve seen a slow pace however the last two years we have been embarking on a huge campaign […]
