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Following our newscast on Wednesday night, another round of interviews was conducted with executives on the Committee of Management of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association. Among them was Alfredo Ortega. Not only has Ortega established himself as a stalwart member of the B.S.C.F.A., but he’s also a levelheaded advisor to the association. Last night, […]
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Continuing with his disapproval of the prime minister, Ortega went on to compare Briceño to the head of a household and acknowledging what ought to be his responsibilities to the family. Alfredo Ortega, Committee of Management, B.S.C.F.A. “A prime minister should be like a father. If you have your father in the home and […]
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While the plight of the cane farmers takes center stage in the north, the south has spoken up. Several members of Belize’s indigenous community have joined together to release a statement declaring their stance of solidarity with the B.S.C.F.A. This included the Toledo Alcaldes Association and its partners at the Maya Leaders Alliance and Julian […]
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The unabated murders reported across the country over the holiday weekend have resulted in both political parties pointing the finger at each other. While the Briceño administration is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all Belizeans and visitors alike, the crime situation remains a perennial issue. Tonight, we begin by looking at the violence […]
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What is a just punishment for the perpetrator of the Ramnarace brothers’ murders? Numerous Belizeans are calling on authorities to invoke the death penalty in this instance. The deadly attack was caught on Jon Ramnarace’s home surveillance camera. That video has since been leaked to the public and has gone viral on social media, garnering […]
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Elmer Nah Investigators in the murder of Jon and David Ramnarace have yet to locate the murder weapon, according to ComPol Williams. On Tuesday, he told reporters that the suspect’s firearm license was revoked back in 2021, when he was arrested and charged in connection with a drug plane landing. Expended shells found on the […]
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ComPol Williams was also asked about witness protection for the surviving victims of the double murder. As we reported, Jon’s wife, their child, and David’s common law wife, all survived the attack. Their families remain concerned for their safety. Reporter “There have been called for the surviving victims to be given witness protection and […]
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As we reported on Tuesday, twenty-four-year-old Delson Paguada and thirty-three-year-old Lucio Salazar have been jointly charged with the murder of American national J’Bria Bowens, who was fatally injured in San Pedro on December thirtieth. Police say the twenty-three-year-old student nurse was sitting in the back of a golf cart with her family when three members […]
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Not long after the attack, police had a good idea who they believe had committed the crime. They detained Delson Paguada and his younger brother, Tionne, who escaped custody during a bathroom break and posted a live Facebook video, during which he practically claimed that police on the island were harassing him and his brother […]
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In Tionne Paguada’s live post, he made several libelous allegations against senior members of the San Pedro Police formation over the years, and also against Commissioner Williams. They are allegations that we cannot air, but we did ask Williams to respond to those made particularly against him. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “If it […]
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One of the issues that residents of San Pedro have raised is that the Jaguar Night Spot, which is located right across from the child-friendly Central Park, has of late created concerns among them because of the people who frequent the establishment. Residents feel that the business poses a security threat, especially to children who […]
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The U.S. Embassy issued a short statement following Bowens’ killing in which it stated that it was closely monitoring the local authority’s investigation. Commissioner Williams told the media on Tuesday that he has been in direct communication with the family of J’Bria Bowens and they’ve expressed gratitude. He also said that U.S. Embassy officials have […]
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The murder case involving former police officer Michelle Brown, who was accused of killing businessman and well-known Belize City barber Fareed Ahmad, ended in December 2020 with an acquittal. During the trial, Brown testified under oath that Corporal Elmer Nah was in fact the triggerman who executed Ahmad inside his vehicle. Notwithstanding the explosive revelation […]
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Disgraced politician John Saldivar is getting ready to run for U.D.P. standard bearer in Belmopan, but he does not have the blessing of his party leader. In fact, Shyne Barrow is calling on voters in the Garden City to choose any other candidate than Saldivar, who has been designated by the U.S. State Department as […]
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According to Barrow, he should have done more to convince the National Party Council that John Saldivar was not suitable to run for any political office under the United Democratic Party. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “Well, definitely there was a failure in my ability to get the NPC to say emphatically that […]
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Up until news time, residents, police officers and coast guard personnel are in Roaring Creek Village searching for the body of a minor who reportedly went under water at the nearby creek and did not resurface. News Five has confirmed that eight-year-old Luke Hansen went missing while swimming with his brother and friends at the […]
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This next story is for commuters who use the Philip Goldson Highway, specifically the Haulover Bridge to enter and exit the city. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing has issued a public notice that, effective January ninth, there will be vehicular load restrictions for the Haulover Bridge – that vehicles over twenty-two thousand pounds […]
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It took effect on January first, and will see those working particularly labour-intensive jobs benefit. Increasing the minimum wage from three dollars and thirty cents to five dollars an hour was among the many manifesto promises of the Briceño administration. And although there has been concern about its implications from the private sector, there were […]
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While it is a waiting game for now, did the analyses done prior to implementation make reference to potential impacts? Christopher Coye, Minister of State, Finance “There will always be an adjustment – just in terms of an open market. The market adjusts – whether that may mean a slowdown in employment or even […]
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Belmopan Mayor Sharon Palacio is partnering with Pastor Richard Smith to host a peace rally and prayer vigil in Belmopan on Thursday evening. Both events are being hosted in light of the recent murders in the Capital City. We spoke with Mayor Palacio and Pastor Smith via Zoom today about the planned event. Sharon […]
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Amidst all the bloodshed that has dominated the news over the past few days, there is a bit of good news to share tonight. In Belmopan, the city council has started a new initiative to help feed its most disadvantaged families healthy food at a nominal cost. The food bank, as Mayor Sheran Palacio calls […]
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