The popular San Joaquin Festival held annually around mid-August has been marred by tragedy, following the death of a young villager from Cristo Rey. There are multiple reports of what led to his detention, but in the wee hours of Sunday, an inebriated Derrick Uh was taken into custody by officers working the festival and […]
Undoubtedly, the death of Derrick Uh in custody has left a major black eye on the Belize Police Department and while his family is reeling from the tragic loss, the Commissioner of Police, is also at a loss for words. As if resorting to a litany of expletives would somehow change the course of what […]
In the wake of the heartrending incident, many are questioning whether Uh was purposely left inside the prison van to die. While that may not have been the case, it is safe to say that the officers were grossly negligent in going about their duties upon returning from San Joaquin that night. Chester Williams, […]
There has been a resounding call for justice following the death of Derrick Uh. Releases have been pouring in from all angles. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says that it is a tragedy beyond comprehension; PM Briceño, a father of three, says that he stands with the rest of the nation […]
The U.D.P. has removed its former Leader and Collet Area Representative, Patrick Faber from its Central Executive Committee. In a letter dated today, August fifteenth, U.D.P. Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte informed that Faber’s removal was because he failed to comply with demands to remove social media posts he had made against the party and its current […]
Peyrefitte opined that what is happening in the Opposition Party now that it has been in government for so long is not uncommon. He also compared the U.D.P’s internal rift to the P.U.P’s when they also had internal disputes. In fact, Peyrefitte said he feels that what the U.D.P. is experiencing now is “child’s play”. […]
The first-ever Belize International Music and Food Festival was held in San Pedro on the weekend of August first. According to Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler, the event drew as many as eight thousand concertgoers during the two nights that it was held. He also says that the festival created significant economic activity for the […]
Lighting on stage was also an issue during the concert, that’s according to concertgoers who described poor lighting and other technical hiccups during the show. Mahler was also asked about the criticism that Belizean artists may have been unfairly matched as opening acts for bigger, regional and international artist. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism […]
There were two fatal road traffic accidents over the weekend, one was a hit and run incident during which an individual was knocked down and killed along the Southern Highway. Despite being transported to Independence Village, the succumbed to his injuries. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “The vehicle did not stop. The person was […]
Belize City resident Bryan Coleman was stabbed on Friday night while socializing with a pair of men. They ended up in an altercation and he was reportedly attacked by twenty-eight-year-old Jose Velasquez. Here’s more from ComPol Williams. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “Three young men were socializing in a yard on Courtney’s Crescent in […]
Earlier today, Commissioner of Police Williams also commented on the ongoing investigation into the death of Private Micah Miguel, which is still being ruled a suicide. He spoke about the department’s participation in the Belize Defense Force’s investigation into allegation of sexual abuse against Miguel. Here is what he had to say. Chester Williams, […]
The first of four Climate Change Vulnerability and Livelihood consultations for the coastal zone and fisheries sector was held this morning in Belize City. The goal of these consultations is to assess the vulnerabilities of three coastal communities, Belize City, Dangriga, and San Pedro. Subsequent to these consultations being held, the Ministry of Blue Economy […]
Waterloo Investment Holdings has resubmitted an application for review of its E.I.A. to the Department of Environment for the construction of a cruise terminal and cruise tourism village at the Port of Belize Limited. A public consultation is scheduled for September first, at the Best Western Biltmore Plaza Hotel. The National Environmental Appraisal Committee denied […]
Angelfish Caye L.L.C. is planning to develop a two acre eco-resort on the island of Angelfish Caye located ten miles southeast of Hopkins Village, within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. On Saturday, public consultations were held on the project’s EIA in Hopkins Village. Angelfish Caye L.L.C. submitted its Environmental Impact Assessment report to the […]
And, while the E.I.A. for the proposed eco-resort on Angelfish Caye is being looked at, the Ministry of Blue Economy must weigh the economic impact. Angelfish Caye L.L.C. says the resort will provide employment for the residents of Hopkins Village. Like the proposed port expansion project, C.E.O. Carillo says her ministry is looking at this […]
Four men and four women are representing Belize at the North American Power-lifting Federation’s Regional Classic Power-lifting Championships in Panama this week. But there was criticism that the team went without receiving much assistance through the Belize Power-lifting Association from the Ministry of Sports. Today, Minister of Sports Rodwell Ferguson clarified that matter. He said […]
People who commute every day to and from work and home can expect to see better buses serving them within the coming months. That is, if they live up to their end of the bargain to provide better buses for the prices they charge. Today, News Five asked Minister of Transport, Rodwell Ferguson how that […]
Today the Football Federation of Belize, with assistance from FIFA and UNESCO launched a Football in Schools program for primary school children in Belize. It is an initiative that seeks to engage youths in the discipline of football from an early age and to get them to develop their skills to international standards. It is […]
Ashley Lightburn is the new Miss Universe Belize. The twenty-five-year-old university lecturer and project manager bested five other delegates in the pageant held over the weekend at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. The delegates competed in introduction, swimsuit, evening gown, a topic section and then a final question and a final look. In […]
