On the eve of the I.C.J. Referendum, Belizeans across the country, as well as families and friends who have been sidelined in the Diaspora, are on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the outcome of Wednesday’s historic vote. The national poll to determine whether Belize should go to the International Court of Justice, […]
The message from the Leader of the Opposition, John Briceño, had a different ring. Briceño took aim at the ruling party for failing to properly educate the masses of voters via a public awareness campaign headed by the Referendum Unit. He also points to government’s lackluster record in litigation at home and abroad as a […]
One hundred and forty seven thousand plus voters are eligible to vote this Wednesday when the polls open at centres across the country. On this station our coverage starts at six o’clock and will continue throughout the day until the results are in. While the referendum will held be held under the Representation of the […]
The Elections and Boundaries Department sent out two advisories this evening in respect of the voting on Wednesday. It clarifies that electors wishing to cast their ballots in respect of the Belize Territorial Dispute Referendum can do so with or without their voter’s identification card. So there you have it, once you re-registered and your […]
At this time observers from the Commonwealth and from CARICOM are already in Belize in respect of Wednesdays Referendum. Their role is to keep an eye on the voting process. But there is also a role for monitors which are normally drawn from political parties but on this referendum the Elections and Boundaries Department has […]
An argument between the P.U.P. and U.D.P. over I.C.J. banners was sparked on social media this morning. The U.D.P., on its Facebook page, posted a picture of a banner hung in the Cayo North constituency. The banner reads “In Cayo North, Party Above Country, Say no to the ICJ.” The U.D.P. said “This is so […]
The leader of the relatively small, Belize People’s Front, appeared before the media today. Nancy Marin Juan caused a stir last week following an incident at the controversial Sarstoon. On the anniversary of the signing of the 1859 treaty on April thirtieth, Marin was escorted by Wil Maheia of the B.T.V. and journeyed to Sarstoon […]
Moving on to a tragic incident, the family of Kimberly and Jamiri Guy are preparing to lay them to rest. The sisters were killed in a horrible boat explosion on Sunday afternoon as their vessel was preparing to head to Caye Caulker. The school girls were with their mother and stepfather when their lives were […]
Three prisoners managed to break out of the Central Prison early this afternoon. The trio is Christian Neal, Rafael Mencias and Wilser Echevarria. But freedom was short-lived for Mencias and Echeverria who were recaptured by prison authorities soon after their daring escape. Mencias was in for murder while Echevarria is one of the most known […]
During an impromptu press conference on Monday, Prime Minister Dean Barrow spoke of a number of issues relating to the I.C.J. A question post to the PM involved an opinion by the late Gian Gandhi. Gandhi, who served as Crown Counsel, Director of Public Prosecutions and Solicitor General before his passing, told Prime Minister Dean […]
About one hundred and forty-eight thousand persons re-registered and are eligible to vote on Wednesday. Voters will flock to three hundred and forty-four polling stations across the thirty-one constituencies. The number of persons, who successfully re-registered, amounts to seventy-two percent when compared to the old voters’ list. During the re-registration exercise, several persons across the […]
And finally from the Prime Minister, the press asked Barrow whether the U.D.P. will be focusing their resources on constituencies with a larger number of voters. According to Barrow, each of the party’s area representatives and standard bearers has been tasked to take out voters. Barrow also commented on the P.U.P.’s string of I.C.J. rallies […]
Back to the Belize People’s Front, Nancy Marin says her party will contest the upcoming 2020 General Elections. According to Marin, the B.P.F. is a movement of independent leaders for progressive reform and made up of a handful of members, four who were present today during a press conference in Belize City. According to Marin, […]
Thirty-three-year-old Osbert Gentle narrowly escaped with his life on Monday night after being shot in the neck during a brazen attack in front of his home on Lakeview Street. Gentle, who lives in the vicinity of Banak Street, was accosted by a gunman who entered the alley and fired twice in his direction. One of […]
Forty-two year old Brian Brown, who was once a leading member of the George Street gang, has been convicted of threatening to set on fire his mother, sixty-one year old retired teacher, Rose Jacobs. The incident occurred on August twenty-third, 2018 at the Lord Ridge Cemetery where Jacobs had gone for the burial of a […]
Last week a cop was charged for harming his wife after he punched her in the face. Today, the tables turned as his pregnant wife was before the court charged for wounding him. Ramona Lewis, an Income Tax Officer from the Ladyville area, was arraigned on wounding of her husband, Police officer, Carl Lewis. But […]
Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Akbar Khan is in Belize. Khan arrived a few days ago and he has paid a courtesy call to Prime Minister Dean Barrow and to the Special Envoy for Women and Children, Kim Simplis-Barrow. Khan also met with Foreign Affairs Minister Wilfred Elrington as well with students of Anglican […]
“To Go or Not To Go; the I.C.J.” – is a book authored by former magistrate Norman Rodriguez. The sixty-four page book contains a history of the unfounded claim and seeks answers on whether or not the International Court of Justice is the solution to the Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute. Rodriguez says the book is a […]
Nurses Week is celebrated around the world at this time of the year to highlight the significant contributions that nurses make in the discharge of their noble profession. In Belize City today, several nurses with many years of experience were honoured for going beyond the call of duty to save lives. News Five’s Duane Moody […]
