Today, the Magistrate’s Court found former police corporal, Elmer Nah not guilty of possession of a cache of firearms, ammunition and bulletproof vests. He was intercepted on the night of November sixth, along with his common-law-wife, Epifania Caliz, and her brother, former Police Constable Manuel Caliz, in a vehicle on the Southern Highway. But Senior […]
After Nah and his common-law wife and brother-in-law were acquitted, Epifania Caliz offered an apology, through her attorney, Dickie Bradley for her behaviour on Monday, when she coughed on court reporter, Anita Nembhard. Caliz had appeared before the court along with Nah and her brother, former Police Constable Manuel Caliz on the same firearm and […]
But while Bradley says Caliz has been subjected to unfair treatment because of an oppressive law, and that she has been under undue stress, court reporter, Anita Nembhard is not accepting the apology and wants to see Caliz charged. She said Caliz should have thought about her family and the consequences before she committed the […]
Almost ten months have elapsed since the gruesome execution of Jon, David and Vivian Ramnarace in Belmopan. Tonight, the case against the accused, former police officer, Elmer Nah, is one step closer to being heard inside the Belmopan High Court. The Government of Belize has hired a special prosecutor for the case, as was promised […]
Dion Pascasio, a relative of Vivian Belisle-Ramnarace, also told reporters that he believes Nah is enjoying unprecedented police protection. Pascasio says this concerns the family. He stated that relatives will not rest comfortably until the case is concluded. Dion Pascasio, Relative of Murder Victims “What we have been noticing is that there has been […]
The media is often described as the fourth estate, carrying the mandate of holding governments accountable in a democratic society. But are elected officials required to give interviews. It is something that some political pundits believe should be legislated. The consultation on constitutional reform and the work of the Peoples’ Constitution Commission continues and freedom […]
Travellers Liquors is doing it once again and today, a new line of rum is about to hit the shelves in stores across the country and overseas. Handcrafted and one hundred percent Belizean – Ruta Maya Rums comes in four different flavours, including coffee and coco lime. In tonight’s episode of Belize on Reel, News […]
During last Friday’s house meeting, the shelved trade license reform legislation was reintroduced. In 2022, there was pushback by parliamentarians, as well as persons in the creative industry and peddlers, who felt that they would have been subject to trade license fees. Currently, businesses in villages do not pay a fee and the bill seeks […]
This morning in Belmopan, a closing ceremony was held for the Anti Trafficking in Persons program, ATIPS. A pilot project was concluded that implemented the mapping of establishments with liquor licenses, as well as community assets in Belmopan. This initiative is part of the evidence-based Information Management for Citizen Security in Central America and the […]
Shirlene Gillian is the City Administrator for Belmopan. She spoke of the need to protect residents of the Garden City who are most vulnerable and can fall victim to human trafficking. Shirlene Gillian, City Administrator, Belmopan “This project was fully supported by the council and the liquor licensing board, whose members are present here […]
Back in September, classes commenced for the It’zat STEAM Academy, for which the Government of Belize is borrowing fifteen million U.S. dollars from the Inter-American Development Bank to fund. The facility, which is located on the ITVET compound in Belize City, will be completed sometime next year and provides transformative secondary school education for students […]
On Wednesday, Itai Bardov, the Ambassador of Israel to CARICOM, hosted a virtual press conference to speak with reporters about Israel’s defense against Hamas terrorist attacks and the country’s operation “Iron Sword”. The ambassador explained that after Israel disengaged from Gaza in 2005, his nation was applauded by international communities. He asserted that Hamas is […]
The latest tragedy in the conflict that has sent shockwaves across the international community was the destruction of a hospital in Gaza. Both Hamas and Israel deny responsibility for the deadly hospital bombing that killed hundreds. The countries are trading blame and Ambassador Bardov contends that Israel has evidence to show that they were not […]
Twenty-five women entrepreneurs in Belize City are receiving training through the Taiwanese Mission on how to improve and grow their small businesses. These participants are members of the Freetown Women’s Group who decided to join the program being offered on entrepreneurship. Earlier today, a brief ceremony was held at the House of Culture where the […]
On Wednesday, the Belize City Council, the Ministry of Education, as well as Caribbean Motors hosted an educational session for high school students to learn more about electric vehicles, as well as the importance of moving away from fossil fuel to cleaner energy. Students from at least four secondary schools met up at the Hub […]
