Another child has been scarred due to sexual violence at a very early age. It involves a six-year-old boy, who was left in the care of a man he knows well. The boy and his father went to overnight at the house of the friend in San Pedro. But the father reportedly left to buy […]
Several persons, from Cotton Tree and Roaring Creek Villages, were picked up and remain detained as the investigation continues into the beheading of Michael Gladden. But still charges have yet to be levied against anyone for the heinous crime. On the night of his gruesome murder, Gladden was seen partying at a nightclub in Belmopan […]
Last Friday in Belmopan, a group of fishermen picketed the Assembly Building in protest of a proposed ban on the use of gill nets. Conservationists across the country, including Oceana, are lobbying the Government of Belize to prohibit the use of this destructive fishing gear which indiscriminately ensnares aquatic species not intended for consumption. The […]
According to Maheia, these men have been issued fishing licenses to operate within Belizean waters, a practice, he says, that ought to be illegal. When the BTV pursued the Guatemalan vessel upon its departure from Punta Gorda, they were reportedly met with a nonchalant attitude from the fishermen. On the Phone: Wil Maheia, Belize […]
Back in 2010, Stephen Buckley was wrongfully shot in the head by Inspector Dennis Lopez. Still yet the Inspector is yet to be tried for attempted murder and dangerous harm. But earlier in September this year, the inspector was promoted to Deputy Commander in Corozal. In the years in between the shooting, there was a […]
Late this evening, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from twenty-one-year-old Kevaughan Staine, upholding his conviction for the attempted murder of Taisha Staine. Kevaughan was found guilty in October 2018 and was sentenced to ten years in prison for the attempted murder of nineteen-year-old Taisha. His attorney, Hubert Elrington, argued that the trial judge […]
The Social Security Board is stepping up and is holding consultations to introduce the use of biometrics in the social security system by early next year. When it comes on board, the new system will phase out the use of paper forms and more importantly, it should make the system more efficient and less vulnerable […]
At the close of October twenty-fifth, a total of twelve candidates, including leadership aspirants John Saldivar and Patrick Faber, met the deadline to run for posts in the hierarchy of the United Democratic Party. While the race for Party Leader will once again see Faber and Saldivar facing off at the February 2020 U.D.P. convention, […]
In Belmopan, Mayor Belisle and Area Representative John Saldivar share a strong political alliance, campaigning for each other in their respective pursuits. Saldivar has put together a slate which covers the various posts within the party. So, is Mayor Belisle on that roster? Isani Cayetano “Now Mayor Belisle, you’re known to be a strong […]
If you live in Hattieville it is likely that you or a neighbour experienced water shortage for more than a day. It is also likely that those affected didn’t have electricity for several hours, too. On Monday, B.W.S. told the media the problem affected over three thousand residents and it was all caused by a […]
You may recall the deadly fire that claimed the life of Elmer Chub on Caye Caulker last month. Fire broke out at a two-storey commercial building which destroyed apartments and golf-cart rental business that. At the time of the fire, there were complaints about water issues. Residents at the time complained that when the power […]
Over a week ago, a resident on Caye Caulker wrote an article on Facebook expressing her concern about massive developments happening on Caye Caulker. Her concern was that there didn’t seem to be any proper checks and balances of these big construction projects such as five-storey buildings. The article called out the Central Building Authority […]
The high season for the tourism industry is fast approaching and stakeholders from key tourist destinations are reinforcing security measures to ensure that their guests can remain carefree during their visit to the Jewel. On La Isla Cariñosa, Caye Caulker Village Chairperson, Seleny Villanueva-Pott has been meeting with the police on the island and mustering […]
Belize’s under eighteen football team brought back silver from the Centro-American de Futbol (UNCAF for short) tournament. The team played their hearts out, but in the end they lost the gold medal to powerhouse Costa Rica. But the second place finish is being celebrated as a big win for team Belize. The team arrived back […]
On January sixth, 2020, C.E.O. of the Social Security Board Doctor Colin Young will officially assume the post of Executive Director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre. Doctor Young chose not to renew his employment contract which expires at the end of the year. Young, who has been at the S.S.B. since 2017, was […]
Garifuna Settlement Day is quickly approaching and this year, the activities in Belize City kick off earlier than usual. The Belize City Branch of the National Garifuna Council is putting on a host of events to promote the Garifuna language which is at the core of their survival. Aside from the anticipated constant drumming there […]
The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs headed by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Julie Chung concluded a discussion on Venezuela today. The state of affairs in that South American country remains troubling, as the United States does not recognize the government of President Nicolas Maduro. The Maduro is supported by Cuba on whom the United States […]
Quality Poultry Products is the leading supplier of chicken – still the most consumed protein in Belize. The poultry producer has been operating on the island for many years but they’ve outgrown their original base and so they built a spanking new facility that can serve even more customers at a single time. The massive […]
