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The new Minister of National Security Michael Peyrefitte told the media on Thursday that an investigation has been launched into the allegations of wrongdoing by embattled former minister John Saldivar. This is after text messages surfaced in a Utah court showing that Saldivar rejected a wire transfer and accepted to go to Miami to receive […]
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According to ComPol Williams, the police will be working with various agencies and government departments, including the Financial Intelligence Unit and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, in the probe. Williams, however, says that the investigation can possible exculpate Saldivar of any wrongdoing. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “If it is at […]
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The ten unions of the National Trade Union Congress that took to the streets on Thursday were united in the fight against the rampant corruption that has invaded the government. Throughout their protest and rally, their battle cry was to stomp out the evil threat to the nation. The unions say that the people are […]
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Senator Elena Smith, who leads the Belize National Teachers Union as President, has indicated that Thursday’s demonstration is only the beginning of major changes to come in respect of good governance. The turnout of teachers at the rally was noteworthy, with as many as thirty buses coming into the city from other parts of the […]
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The scourge of corruption that continues to permeate all facets of Belizean society is not lost on ‘Mose’ Hyde who took the opportunity while addressing the masses of teachers and unionists during Thursday’s rally to remind of the many patrimonies that have been sold off as a result of corruption. He went as far as […]
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On the heels of a successful demonstration staged by the unions, this Sunday the People’s United Party will descend on the Old Capital for a national demonstration against Prime Minister Dean Barrow and his government. Party supporters will convene at the corner of Fabers Road and Central American Boulevard where the march will kick off […]
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Briceño says that Sunday’s march should send an unequivocal message to PM Barrow that Belizeans have had enough with corruption. The Opposition Leader says that the People’s United Party is ready to take on the United Democratic Party whenever elections are called. Hipolito Novelo “How would you react to the criticism that people might […]
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The embattled John Saldivar continued with his media rounds this morning appearing on the U.D.P.’s morning talk show, where he not only defended his integrity, but called the media a bunch of hypocrites. In Saldivar’s world, the media is responsible for his fall from the grace of the U.D.P. The Minister of National Security Michael […]
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Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin on January thirty-first ruled against the government, handing down a much anticipated verdict in which he declared that over one billion dollars were spent illegally and that the Prime Minister had violated the constitution. On February seventeenth, in a strongly worded letter, Prime Minister Dean Barrow made it clear to Opposition Leader John […]
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Tonight, the United Democratic Party finds itself in a conundrum and without a clear leader to succeed Prime Minister Dean Barrow. Merely two weeks ago, John Saldivar emerged as leader-elect, but soon after all came crashing down, placing the governing party in a most unenviable position in the waning days of their third term in […]
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While we had Junior Minister Aragon on hand today at an event in Orange Walk, we asked him who is likely to emerge as the head of the party. All sorts of names are being speculated, including Omar Figueroa from Cayo North, who was elevated this week as a minister. Aragon says that the events […]
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There have been two recent, but separate murders in Hattieville in the Belize District and another in the Halls Layout area of Corozal Town. And in what seems like a stroke of good luck, police have a person of interest in hand. He is Kenroy Gamboa was caught red-handed with proceeds of a robbery in […]
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San Pedro resident Louis Carter was found guilty of murder today by Justice Colin Williams. Carter was on trial for the murder of Dwayne Hyde, a mechanic also of the island, who was shot dead in 2016 inside his yard in the Escalante Subdivision of San Pedro Town. Two weeks ago, Carter gave an unsworn […]
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Belize City jeweler, Manuel Pacheco, who is on trial for the murder of his next-door neighbour, today pleaded with the court that he killed Jose Manuel Villanueva in self defense. Pacheco, defended by Senior Counsel, Ellis Arnold, told the Court in an unsworn statement from the dock that on the evening when the incident happened, […]
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While the investigation on the alleged wrongdoing of former National Security Minister John Saldivar is yet to begin, ComPol Chester Williams says he is digging deep into another investigation; that of the National Sports Council. An audit by the Auditor General revealed that a number of persons were responsible at the NSC for questionable cash […]
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The Commissioner of Police also shared an update on the investigation of the Julian Cho High School in the south, where huge contracts were awarded to teachers for construction work. An audit revealed that over two point two million dollars were spent in contracts approved by the principal, who is Toledo East U.D.P. Standard Bearer, […]
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The Succotz Cancha has fallen to ruins. Residents say that for past twelve to fifteen years the once popular, public venue in the village has been abandoned. They report that the derelict building poses a hazard to the community. They say that its maintenance is the responsibility of the Village Council but for years the […]
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The number of deaths due to the coronavirus continues to climb and it is reported that at least one thousand one hundred persons have died, while far more, about forty-five thousand five hundred persons, have been sickened by the virus. The Ministry of Health here is working on overdrive to put in place systems should […]
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On Wednesday, the Government and UNICEF launched the “National Protocol for Integrated Protection for Children and Adolescents during Emergency and Disaster Situations.” It’s a disaster risk reduction document that researchers have put together to deal with emergency preparedness and responses processes during times of disasters. Here’s more from the research team and UNICEF. Dr. […]
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Minister of State for the Police, Elodio Aragon Junior says two police stations are to open in the Orange Walk District. The first is in Guinea Grass where residents can feel a sense of security now that the police station is functional with two officers. Today, an official opening ceremony was held and News Five’s […]
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Earlier this month, the Commissioner of Police commenced a nationwide tour of the regions. The first stop was in San Pedro and today he travelled up north to Orange Walk where he, along with Minister of State for the Police, Elodio Aragon Junior met with the rank and file of the department in that northern […]
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While there is a new Minister of National Security, Elodio Aragon Junior remains as junior minister in the ministry with responsibility for police. But he is also now tasked with the day-to-day administration of the entire portfolio. Aragon Junior says he has since met with the Belize Coast Guard and the Belize Defense Force, but […]
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