At news time, the budget debate is still ongoing at the National Assembly. This morning, Cayo South’s Julius Espat started the debate, which will be wrapped up later this evening by Prime Minister Dean Barrow. Espat and other members on his side of the House hammered the budget, touching on a wide range of issues, […]
The judiciary has seen a considerable chunk of its annual budget being slashed in the upcoming financial year. In contrast, additional allocations are being made for the Attorney General’s ministry, despite a very poor record of winning major cases in court. It’s a point that was highlighted by Caribbean Shores Area Rep Kareem Musa who […]
Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington has taken a backseat in the I.C.J. campaign, giving way to the Referendum Unit and Citizens for the Defense of Sovereignty to lead the charge in educating the public on the upcoming national vote. In fact, his absence from the usual media rounds is noticeable. Today, during the budget debate, Elrington […]
In responding to claims made by the Opposition, Foreign Minister Elrington called out parliamentarian Kareem Musa whose father, himself a former Foreign Minister, is in favour of Belize taking the Guatemala territorial dispute to the I.C.J. for resolution. Wilfred ‘Sedi’ Elrington, Foreign Affairs Minister “The son, the member from Caribbean Shores, is vying for […]
A vehicle overturned on Monday night following a high-speed chase with police. The incident occurred at the corner of Mopan and Mahogany Streets in Belize City. Two persons were detained at the scene while a third suspect is said to have escaped. It was captured on amateur video and one person is seen bleeding. Neighbours […]
An online news article published by Reporteros De Banqueta in Mexico identifies a Belizean man as part of a criminal gang operating in Chetumal and Bacalar. According to the article, the Public Safety Director for the jurisdiction released the identity of Amado Gonzalez as the alleged leader of the group. It is believed that Belizeans […]
In February, nine teachers at the Bishop Martin High School, with the support of colleagues, initiated a sit-out calling for action to regularize their employment status. There has been some movement, but four teachers remain in limbo. Today, the teachers went to school, but not to teach. They carried out another round of a sit-out, […]
In the south, another school is facing its own challenges. Parents of Holy Angels RC School in Pomona Village have demanding improvement in the condition of the rat-infested classrooms. The school is under the management of the Roman Catholic Diocese, specifically under Father Rodolfo Garcia. The parents, teachers, and students are pointing the finger at […]
The agro-productive sector remains a key feature in the annual national budget and is an area of particular interest for Orange Walk South Area Representative Jose Abelardo Mai, who is an agronomist. During his presentation, Mai focused on the overall performance of the agriculture industry and government’s failure to support local farmers in recovering from […]
In taking the Attorney General’s Ministry to task, Kareem Musa called out the daughter of Mesop Area Rep Michael Finnegan whom he says was involved in a land issue representing government. He said that at the end of litigation, Justice Michelle Arana ordered government to pay out over sixteen million dollars. Well, attorney Agassi Finnegan […]
The Commissioner of Police along with representatives of Ministry of Human Development, UNICEF and B.D.F. were on a working visit to Jamaica to learn more about the island’s model to tackle sex crimes and child abuse. It is called CISOCA, the Center for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse, which is a part of […]
Three Belize City men: Elwin Pollard, Aaron Flowers and Kendalle Green, were acquitted of gun and ammunition charges on Monday. The acquittal came after Prosecutor Inspector Macedonio Sanchez closed his case before Magistrate, Aretha Ford. The trio, along with now deceased Clive Smith, owner of a taxi, was found with a firearm and five live […]
Belize’s bananas are said to be some of the best on the market. They have a high demand in Europe and right here at home they make for healthy and tasty snack. And while the bananas are in planted in our soil, the little plants or meristems, as they are called, are actually not from […]
News Five joined other members of the media on an overnight trip to Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve, the largest marine reserve in this part of the world. The visit one of the most spectacular sites under protection was coordinated by the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association, an N.G.O. formed in 2013 with the aim to promote […]
A contingent of athletes returned home today victorious. The team of twenty-five drawn from the three arms of law enforcement brought home the three feet tall trophy after securing the top spot in the Baker to Vegas Relay Competition in Las Vegas. This is the fourth time they compete and they placed first, breaking a […]
The fourth annual Wonder Woman Competition began on Monday morning with five teams from across the security forces of Belize. With the aim of the three-day competition is to identify the best team from across the services which include the Belize Police Department, the Belize Defence Force, and the Belize Coast Guard. Day one the […]
