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At a very lengthy press conference that went through the lunch hour today, Prime Minister Dean Barrow announced that a state of emergency is to be declared in parts of the country due to the prolonged drought that is impacting the agriculture and other sectors. This has become necessary to access funding to assist affected […]
While this is not the first occasion that drought has affected the agricultural sector, it is certainly the worse. The government’s plan to work with Central Bank and local banks to offer financial relief to farmers and by extension six thousand families spread across twenty-three communities is welcomed by Opposition Leader, John Briceño. Briceño; however, […]
There is heightened tension in San Elena, Cayo tonight where a mother of six was killed on Wednesday night. Mirna Young was with her family at home when she was injured by a gunman who was targeting her son, Mynor Galindo and his friend Angel Martinez, who were in the yard. Her husband, David, was […]
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The mother of Adamir Choc arrived in front of the courtroom in Belmopan today minutes after the murder suspect was taken away in the pan of a police pickup truck. He is a twenty-two-year-old resident of Harmonyville, on the George Price Highway. Nelson Espinosa was taken to court under police escort and was arraigned for […]
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Investigation continues in the Belmopan double murder of minors Gruver Delgado and Herman Valladarez. The two cousins were gunned down after delivering freshly made tortillas. While several persons of interests are being sought by the police, there have been no arrests so far; neither has the murder weapon been recovered. But have the suspects escaped […]
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A U.S. national indicted on sex charges and wanted in Kentucky was detained in Belize this morning. The Special Branch Unit zoomed in on sixty-year-old Ladd Duane Ottofy who was residing at an apartment complex owned by former U.D.P. senator Juliet Thimbriel in Ladyville. Local officers who were accompanied by officials from the U.S. Embassy, made this […]
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The winding down and liquidation of Atlantic International Bank Limited is nearing completion as a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission is imminent. This succeeds the Sanctuary Bay real estate scam in which A.I.B.L. was the offshore banking institution used by dozens of American investors. Prime Minister Dean Barrow did not go into great details […]
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There are reports of concerns raised by former customers of Choice Bank Limited who live in Europe. There are claims that those depositors, notwithstanding the liquidation of the bank assets, are being prevented from recovering monies owed to them. When asked about following today’s press conference, PM Barrow admitted that he was unaware of the […]
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Deputy Tax Service Director Reynaldo Verde remains in federal custody at a detention facility in Warsaw, Virginia, pending extradition to the Southern District of Florida where he will stand trial on a number of charges. Verde was detained while transiting through the United States on September seventh, upon returning from Brussels where he attended a […]
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Not only were embassy officials denied access to Verde, they were also kept in dark about the reason for his detention. It wasn’t until several days later that they were informed via public statement of the charges being brought against Verde. PM Barrow says the actions of the U.S. authorities are shameful. Prime Minister […]
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The forty-thousand dollar debt write-off for Joshua Perdomo, son of Cabinet Secretary Carlos Perdomo, was finally addressed by PM Barrow this afternoon, several weeks after the cabinet-approved motion was brought to the House of Representatives. Joshua, the youngest son of the former Minister of National Security, was away on study leave in 2009 and, according […]
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The National Gas Company continues to be a subject of criticism. Three of the major butane suppliers, Southern Choice Butane Limited, Gas Tomza and Belize Western Energy Limited are speaking out against the new company. As we have reported, the National Gas Company, in which government has twenty-five percent shares, is a public private partnership […]
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On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington gave a brief update on developments in respect of Belize proceeding to the International Court of Justice to resolve the territorial dispute with Guatemala. According to Elrington, several law firms are being asked to tender a bid for the contract to represent Belize at the World Court. While the […]
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Tonight, fifty-six-year old Bert Keith Sylvester, a fisherman, has been fined for theft. Sylvester is the man captured on footage soon after he committed a broad daylight theft at Benny’s Home Center. He was seen on video as he fled on bicycle and was pursued by a vehicle and eventually captured. He pleaded guilty to the […]
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The Management of La Inmaculada School in Orange Walk Town has moved into gear to activate phase one of their contingency plan to ensure the health of the school population as well as teachers. On Wednesday, students and teachers fell ill and had to seek medical attention. Beginning today and until the situation clears with […]
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A trip to mainland china by P.U.P. Caribbean Shores Area Representative Kareem Musa, Belize City Deputy Mayor Oscar Arnold, and Councilor Michael “Chips” Noralez in August stirred controversy. Musa told the press that the visit was as a result of an invitation by the Chairman of the Belize Chinese Association Johnston Wu who has refuted […]
There is still no confirmation regarding Gaspar Vega’s candidacy in Orange Walk North, despite his intention to rouse political activity in that constituency leading up to the November 2020 General Elections. U.D.P. Chairman Alberto August has weighed in on speculations that Vega is mounting a comeback, admitting to News Five on Wednesday that nothing official […]
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Thirty-one year-old Joseph Rowland remains in a critical condition at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital following a drive-by shooting on Tuesday night. Rowland was in front of his house on Antelope Street, Belize City, speaking to another person when a gunman opened fire on them. He was hit to the rear and the vehicle sped […]
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Where is Marvin Mendoza? The Honduran national has been living on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye with his brother for some time now working in construction. But on September seventh, he left his house in the DFC area of the island town and has not returned. Neri Mendoza says that he has been searching for his […]
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A permit has been issued to a group of concerned Belizeans, who will assemble at the steps of the National Assembly building, to express their discontent this Friday. One of the issues is the recent murder of Adamir Choc as well as the violence and social issues plaguing the country. Earlier today, Commissioner of Police […]
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Activities were held across the country today to mark National Service Day. At the Lord Ridge Cemetery, the People’s United Party held a wreath laying ceremony to honour the Father of the Nation, George Price who dedicated his life to service of the country. Price’s humility and lasting legacy for his accomplishment of independence were […]
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P.U.P. Leader John Briceño is back to full capacity after being involved in a road traffic accident in early August. Briceño was in the passenger seat of his Toyota Prado SUV, which was being driven at the time by the driver, Edwin Hill, when the accident occurred. They were on the Philip Goldson Highway when […]
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The twenty-first of September is Independence Day for Belize, but in the rest of the world, it will be commemorated as World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. People with dementia or Alzheimers at some point, will require full-time care. This labour of love is known to be a stressful […]
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