A foiled attempt at carrying out an assignment in an extremely hostile neighborhood has left the body of an alleged gunman inside the morgue at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Since the beginning of the week, a group of men have reportedly been focusing on an apartment building in Locke’s Alley. It is not clear […]
Prime Minister John Briceño has been given an Honorary Doctorate from Kun Shan University in Tainan, Taiwan. The Prime Minister has also been awarded the Order of Propitious Clouds with Special Grand Cordon. Taiwan’s President, Tsai Ing-wen, conferred the honors on the P.M. for his role in advancing mutual ties over the years. The Prime […]
During the ceremony in Taiwan, Prime Minister John Briceño said that people are yearning for a new humanitarian spirit that promotes peace. This, he says, is a concept that Belize supports. Prime Minister John Briceño “Belize and Taiwan are friends and partners. We enjoy a cordial bilateral relationship, which has grown stronger during the […]
A fire, this morning, at the corners of South Street and West Canal completely destroyed a small, wooden structure. At the time, the property was occupied by an eighty-two-year-old woman. According to Bernadette Lucas, she was attempting to get a fire going in order to prepare breakfast when the mattress went up in flames. The […]
A recent flare-up of gang warfare in various areas of Belize City, including George Street, Wagner’s Lane, P.I.V., and Mayflower Street, has prompted the Belize Police Department to take decisive action in quelling what is believed to be an outbreak of deadly violence. On Tuesday night, a group of men from the P.I.V. gang was […]
As a result of the recent spate of gang-related shootings, instructions have been given to the respective Operations Commanders to come down hard on feuding gangs. Notwithstanding a late afternoon meeting at Old Belize, Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams did not join the Leadership Intervention Unit in dialoguing with gang members. Instead, he is reverting […]
There will be changes in the leadership of Eastern Division in the days ahead, as Senior Superintendent, Suzette Anderson, is being transferred to Belmopan to head the Western Region. Replacing her in Belize City is Assistant Commissioner of Police, Howell Gillett. These changes come at a critical time amid the increase in gang activity across […]
The Belize National Forensic Science Service, which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is hosting the Third Belize Forensic Science Symposium. The professional development event is organized this year around the theme “Fostering Community, Pursuing Innovation and Instilling Confidence: The Role of Forensics in the Justice Ecosystem.” Scheduled speakers include judges, forensic pathologists and […]
The Ministry responsible for Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, under the leadership of Minister Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, and the Minister of State, Elvia Vega, continues its latest tour of the Southern communities. The visit is to further the consultations on the F-PIC. protocol. Here is a look at the Ministry’s weekend trip down south, with comments from Minister […]
Accused of manslaughter by negligence in the death of Senior Superintendent of Police, Henry Jemmoth, Jasmine Hartin appeared before the San Pedro Magistrate Court this morning. There, the prosecution submitted additional pages of disclosure and several D.V.D.’s related to the allegation against her. The question is: will all this be enough to convince the court […]
Fifty youths from Belize and Trinidad and Tobago are taking part in a virtual journalism program called “Fact Check: Critical Thinking Journalism for Youths.” The two-week program, which is being sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, provides media literacy training for the budding writers and reporters. During the virtual opening on Tuesday, Minister of State in […]
Great Belize Television’s C.E.O., Marleni Cuellar, who is herself an award-winning journalist, was the keynote speaker during the Belize and Trinidad media training. She warned participants to be discerning about their sources, particularly with the overwhelming amount of information online, which can be used to support or negate a particular argument or position. Marleni […]
To celebrate International Children’s Day of Broadcasting this past weekend, the National Committee for Families and Children, N.C.F.C., facilitated an interview by a member of the Children’s Advisory Board with the Charge d’Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan. During her session, I’munique [Eye-mun-eek] Ochoa asked for details about a program other Belizean high school […]
The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management announced today that Anthony Mai has been promoted to Chief Environmental Officer. According to a government release, Mai has over fifteen years experience working with the Department of Environment, most recently as the senior environmental officer. He possesses a graduate degree with a concentration in […]
A memorial ceremony was held today at the House of Culture in Belize City for the late Herbert Panton, a U.D.P. stalwart and Attorney at Law who passed away suddenly one week ago. Described as being the life of the party at special events or on special occasions, like September tenth, Panton was also described […]
Senior Crown Counsel, Javier Chan, who was Herbert Panton’s colleague in the legal profession, reflected on the life of the man he called friend. Javier Chan, Senior Crown Counsel “Death was not a state that Herbert regarded with any trepidation. He was ready to embrace death. He always told me on the many occasions […]
Also reflecting on the life of Herbert Panton at today’s memorial at the House of Culture was U.D.P. Chairman, Mike Peyrefitte. Mike Peyrefitte, UDP Chairman “On behalf of the United Democratic Party, I just want to say respect to the family. I want to honour my brother and friend, Herbie Panton. Indeed, “kilich kalach”. […]
