There was a deadly explosion at the Ocean Ferry Water Taxi terminal on Sunday afternoon in Belize City. The vessel was loaded with thirty-four passengers about to take-off to Caye Caulker. Two young siblings sitting close to the engine perished in the blast. The girls’ mother was injured and released and their stepfather remains hospitalized. […]
An investigation led by the National Fire Service is ongoing and efforts are being made to determine the cause of the massive explosion that killed Kimberly and Jamiri Guy. The fire department was among the first responders to the scene of the deadly blast at the Ocean Ferry terminal and preliminary reports indicate that it […]
Their seats at the rear of the vessel, a location where most passengers find the boat ride to be smoother, placed Interiano and his family in grave danger. While investigators are yet to determine the source of the blast, Matura says that it is the responsibility of the Belize Ports Authority to inspect and sign […]
The emergency situation in the immediate aftermath of the explosion was dealt with precision. First responders were on the scene soon after, the siblings as well as the injured persons were rushed to the hospitals. The K.H.M.H. describes this type of emergency as a “mass casualty” because of the number of persons requiring medical attention […]
U.D.P. Senator Aldo Salazar was questioned by U.S. authorities last week. Senator Salazar was part of a delegation which included Senate President Lee Mark Chang when he was pulled aside by authorities in Houston, Texas. They were returning from a visit to Taiwan. Salazar, who is the attorney for Atlantic International Bank, was questioned about […]
Turning to an issue that has been in the headline for months…In just two days, the nation will make a very important and historic decision on whether or not submit the Belize/Guatemala dispute to the I.C.J. for final resolution. What should have been a national issue has been transformed into a partisan political matter with […]
On Friday, we showed you the grueling journey of five primary school students from Machakilha Village, who left their homes in the dead of night and walked six miles to another remote village en route to Corazon Creek where they sat part-two of the Primary School Exams. Without an access road, the isolated community is […]
Back to the I.C.J…..The U.D.P. and the P.U.P. have begun ramping out their individual campaigns to mobilize voters for Wednesday’s referendum. But the mobilization of tens of thousands of re-registered voters is costly. Last week, reports surfaced that each U.D.P. standard bearer and area representative would be getting seventy-five thousand dollars to mobilize supporters to […]
The Prime Minister also spoke of the expected voter turnout on May eight. When Guatemala held its I.C.J. referendum in April 2018, a little over two million voters participated out of seven point five million registered voters. One point seven million persons voted in favour while seventy-six thousand voted against taking the claim to the […]
The Prime Minister also spoke of the P.U.P.’s challenge of the 2008 Special Agreement. While the Chief Justice has ruled that the Special Agreement is not a serious issue to be tried, the P.U.P. has appealed that particular ruling which is now before the Court of Appeal. Those who have been following the legal battle […]
In the south, Sarstoon Island and River have been an irritant since Guatemala has been exercising authority in the area. The latest incident in which a Belizean flag was removed from Sarstoon Island after being planted by Belizeans caused a great uproar. The flag was removed by Guatemalan Armed Forces and returned to Wil Maheia […]
Still on the matter of the I.C.J., over the weekend, raffles were announced in several constituencies by U.D.P. standard bearers to get a YES vote. The raffles were announced for May eighth and winners would get cash, appliances and trips. The People’s United Party issued a statement to say it is appalled and outraged by […]
The courtroom of Justice Shona Griffith was packed to capacity this morning. Officers of all ranks were present for the commencement of a legal claim involving Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, who is being sued by the President of the Belize Police Association. Corporal Eldon Arzu has been absent from duty since being transferred to […]
Also in the Supreme Court, a pair of cops, Corporals Leonard Nunez and Hallet King, will be facing trial for the manslaughter death of Hilberto Sotz. The young man was badly beaten while he was on remand at the Caye Caulker police station and died later at the clinic. He was detained for handling stolen […]
A house fire on Antelope Street this afternoon has left twelve persons homeless. The blaze is said to have been an act of arson, following a dispute in the early hours of this morning among families occupying the property. According to Shovannie Vega, she was at the police station filing a report when she received […]
Another Belmopan woman has been stabbed by her common-law husband in the capital. Katherine Anthony remains in a stable condition at the Western Regional Hospital after she was stabbed to the chest following an argument. On Saturday night, the couple was at a house on Sarstoon Street in Belmopan when an argument ensued between them. […]
Up north in Corozal, one person has been charged in connection with a home invasion in Sarteneja. Noel Samuels has been arrested and charged with aggravated burglary and handling stolen goods for the crime which occurred on Thursday morning. Reports are that just before two a.m. on May second, the home of Leomir Santoya was […]
Takeem Maskall is recovering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen, which he sustained on Thursday morning during an armed robbery in Cristo Rey Village in the Cayo District. He had travelled to a farm in the village to make a purchase, but while at the gate to the property, he was accosted by a […]
Over nine hundred plus officers sat the Police Department’s promotional exams this Saturday; a little less than half were from Belize City alone. And while the results of that test is pending, the Commissioner of Police Chester Williams took the time to point out that even with that many officers away from duties, the week […]
The 2019 Education Showcase for the Ministry of Education is focusing primarily on financial literacy of students. It is believed that the concept, taught at a very young age, can mould the future of the generation. This year’s youth innovation challenge will take place over three days. High school students from the Belize District will […]
The Youth Innovation Challenge is being done in partnership with various stakeholders including Central Bank of Belize, the Credit Union League and community mentors who work along with the schools. PricewaterhouseCoopers provides the financial assistance for the winners as well as the logistical arrangements of the challenge. According to Education Minister Patrick Faber and Corrine […]
And to another story of positive news…We have been following the progress of the Ek Balam team from northern Belize. The team, in a relatively short time, has been bringing home the medals from international competitions of the traditional Mayan ball game that requires fitness and stamina. This weekend, they again won gold becoming the […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and this is Sports Monday. [Highlights of the weekend in sports….]
