Tonight, there are many questions surrounding a very vibrant and current refugee program in Belize, and somehow answers seem very scarce. Every week, hundreds of undocumented immigrants flock to the office of the N.G.O., Help for Progress in Belmopan. There, they are given application forms with which they can apply to the Immigration Department for […]
So why the sudden urgency for a massive refugee program, or amnesty program of sorts? Is it the result of pressure from the U.S.? It’s possible because it is joined by another program called protection transfer, under the auspices of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. Again, sources tell us that the problem with […]
On Thursday, we told you about a SATIIM trip cut unexpectedly short after rangers were denied entry to the Sarstoon by the Belize Defense Force. The boat carrying rangers was heading on a routine patrol to monitor illegal activity in the area of Black Creek, which must be accessed via the Sarstoon. That infamous S.I. […]
At a press conference on Thursday, the Prime Minister appealed to the People’s United Party to stand down from a visit to the Sarstoon. He asked them to return to the negotiating table in respect of discussions on the ongoing situation at that volatile zone. The P.U.P. has indicated that it will, if certain conditions […]
Late this afternoon, a teenager of Antelope Street Extension was arraigned in the Belize City Family Court for Wednesday’s broad daylight murder of Troy Cole. Cole was riding his bicycle on Gibnut Street, a stone’s throw away from where he lived, when he was accosted by a gunman. Late that night, Ryan Thompson was detained […]
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize has also come out swinging against the recently enacted Sarstoon Law. This afternoon, the N.T.U.C.B. issued a release decrying the piece of legislation, as well as the manner in which it was brought into effect a week ago. The N.T.U.C.B. criticizes Section Two of the Public Safety Act […]
The N.T.U.C.B. has taken a singular position chiding government for its outwardly impulsive decision to effect the Sarstoon Law. Its executives, however, were not all sold on the idea that the law is altogether a bad thing, but what is unanimous is that the law is seemingly a knee-jerk reaction which comes with a sweeping […]
Akeem Thimbriel and Shawn Lopez were laid to rest today in Camalote, after they were gunned down last Sunday as they walked together in the village. The young men were allegedly killed as a result of an altercation in which they were not even involved. Belmopan Police acted swiftly and detained two persons who reportedly […]
Almost a month ago, Devon Sankey was freed of the murder of Edward Albert Robinson and the attempted murder of notorious street figure Jamil Betancourt which occurred in October 2015 in the North Creek area, Belize City. Sankey was charged along with Ryan Alvarez who remained on remand. At the conclusion of a PI, the […]
Earlier you heard the N.T.U.C.B. President come out against the amended regulations under Section Two of the Public Safety Act, which prohibits Belizeans from traveling to the Sarstoon River without legal permission for a period of a month. Government has come under intense scrutiny from various corners, including the People’s United Party. On social media, […]
There are still few details on a meeting in Washington between the Foreign Ministers of Belize, Guatemala and the O.A.S. Secretary General. All we know is that there was a meeting which should have discussed the situation at the Sarstoon. But there is another meeting that was held this week at the O.A.S. Office inside […]
Now, Guatemala has been on an aggressive campaign, passing itself off as a victim and Belize as an aggressor. It has been telling the world that ten Guatemalans have been killed in Belize since 1999. But what about Tourism Special Police Constable Danny Conorquie, who was killed while on duty on September twenty-fifth 2014 at […]
Ombudsman Arzu says that it is necessary to keep tabs on what his Guatemalan counterparts are up to and to keep the lines of communication open. Lionel Arzu, Ombudsman “I think it is important to keep liaison with the Guatemalan Ombudsman because it is his country and it’s his congress and it’s his government. […]
Twelve-year old Cleyon Marage continues to struggle to stay alive. So far he has undergone several surgeries in Merida to fight cancer and it appeared that his health condition was improving. But in late March, he had a relapse and was back at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. With assistance from the Cancer Society, Yvette […]
Now, the bone marrow transplant to save Cleyon’s life costs one hundred thousand dollars – money that the family does not have. So next week Saturday, May fourteenth, the Matura family will be having an event to help raise the much needed funds for his life-saving surgery. Lavern Matura, Aunt of Cleyon Marage “The […]
The Kareem Clarke Memorial Fund will be holding its second scheduled food drive on Saturday in Belize City. The group was formed to celebrate the life of slain journalist Kareem Clarke, and the cause is one which was close to his heart. The proceeds are handed over to two very critical feeding programs in Belize […]
National Tapir Day is the biggest event of the Belize Zoo’s calendar year; it is recognized every year on April twenty-seventh. But the day was commemorated this past Thursday with the celebration of Fuego’s third birthday; he is the tapir ambassador that took up the mantle after April passed back in 2014. Some two hundred […]
Thirteen-year-old Shinique Perez has been reported missing by her mother for the past nine days. The teenager has reportedly run away from home and was last seen in the Saint Martin’s area. This afternoon, her mother made a plea for her safe return. Merlene Clark, Mother of Missing Teen “The last place I know […]
