Twenty-four-year-old Jordan Waight, who also went by the name Jordan Burns, was gunned down this morning here in Belize City. The deadly shooting happened around nine a.m., as he walked along Barbara Harris Street, formerly known as Holy Emmanuel Street, in the direction of Lake Independence Boulevard. It is reported that Waight was accosted by […]
A witness in one of the most sensational murder trials of 2023 has been charged again with the November, 2020 murder of Shawn Menzies Senior. The uncooperative witness who was given immunity and who blatantly lied on the stand, was arraigned today in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, charged for a second time with Menzies’ […]
The legal proceedings against attorney Oscar Selgado continued today before High Court Justice Nigel Pilgrim. Selgado is charged with aiding and abetting the commission of murder against Marilyn Barnes. Oral submissions with respect to the voir dire continued today. The voir dire aims to ascertain the court’s reliance on Giovanni Ramirez’s statement. Ramirez is the […]
Police came across a significant find early this morning when they conducted a search on a commuter bus. Police say that they searched the bus at around four this morning, along with Customs personnel, at a checkpoint in Santa Elena Village, Toledo. During that search, they found a bag that contained nine sealed parcels of […]
A legal challenge is presently before the Chief Magistrate regarding a residential address in Mesopotamia provided by the Leader of the Opposition. We have been reporting on the progress of this matter in the lower court. But recently, things have spilled outside of the courtroom and into the street where Prime Minister John Briceño has […]
On November fourteenth, Financial Secretary Joseph Waight wrote to Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie confirming the approval of an increase in the monthly telephone allowance for all C.E.O.’s, the Cabinet Secretary, the Financial Secretary and the Solicitor General. Those government officials within the Briceño administration had been receiving an allowance of two hundred and fifty dollars […]
On Wednesday, we heard from the Minister of the Public Service, Henry Charles Usher on the steps the government has taken to minimize corruption in public office. But one of the concerns that has come up is that there are several sitting parliamentarians who have not complied with the law that requires them to disclose their […]
Since the People’s Constitution Commission hosted its inaugural meeting a year ago, it has been holding consultations in various areas around the country. It has also made several unsuccessful attempts in others. But that effort has been easier said than done because, as head of the P.C.C., Cesar Ross indicated to the media on Wednesday […]
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Health and Wellness issued a mandatory recall for Alergo Anti-Allergy Syrup, which is produced by Pharmix Laboratories (Private) Limited. The contaminated medication was identified in the Maldives and has also been distributed in Laos and Belize. Alergo contains an antihistamine that blocks the effects of histamine in the body. […]
According to Doctor Samouge, toxic effects include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inability to pass urine, headache, altered mental state, and acute kidney injury leading to death. Individuals exhibiting these symptoms after using the medication should seek medical advice and report their use to the attending medical officer. Dr. Chrystal Samouge, Chief Drug Inspector, Ministry […]
In tonight’s episode of Belize on Reel, we return to Toledo District to take a closer look at a unique product that is quickly making a distinct name for itself on the local and global markets. Copalli Rum is the flagship liquor of Toledo. It is the product of sustainability and environmental friendliness. The distillery […]
Last week, we told you about S.S.B.’s plan to invest nine million dollars as funds for the construction of a new liquor distillery in the north. It followed the publication of a notice of a loan to Belize Premium Spirits and Liquors Limited, a company registered to Waldir and Irlanda Cuello. The notice put out […]
A new sugar crop is set to begin in the weeks ahead and Belize Sugar Industries, much like the cane farmers across the north, is preparing for the upcoming season. On Wednesday, B.S.I.’s financial director, Shawn Chavarria, provided an update on how that process is coming along, as well as what can be expected from […]
A closing ceremony was held this morning in Belize City for the Child Labor Campaign. The ceremony brought to an end a month-long awareness campaign carried out with nineteen high schools across the country. The event served to emphasize government’s commitment, including the Ministry of Labor, to maintain its efforts to promote child welfare and […]
As we’ve reported, the Belize Peace Movement wants the Elections and Boundaries Commission to conduct a proper job of re-districting the thirty-one constituencies across Belize. The movement went to the court and asked it to issue a consent order forcing the Elections and Boundaries to come up with a re-divisioning proposal. But when the media spoke […]
A four-day truce between Israel and Hamas is set to begin on Friday morning. The first thirteen civilian captives are expected to be released as announced by the Qatari foreign ministry. Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails will also be released, and aid trucks will enter Gaza from the Rafah crossing. Countries like Belize are […]
A fire engulfed two wooden structures near Arlington Drive in Belize City on Friday morning. The fire completely destroyed the two buildings; one was a two bedroom house belonging to thirty-nine-year-old Marlon Usher. Usher had already left for work when the fire broke out. Ever since the incident, Usher has been trying to get back […]
Saint Agnes Anglican School in La Democracia serves the Mahogany Heights and La Democracia communities and is one of six rural primary schools taking part in a storytelling competition organized by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The purpose of this event is to highlight negative practices that are detrimental to the environment and corrective measures that […]
Preserving Cultural Heritage in the Caribbean is a multifaceted challenge that intertwines the rich tapestry of history, identity, and climate resilience. In the face of climate change, the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Tobago, the British Virgin Islands, and Dominica have embarked on resilient initiatives to safeguard their cultural heritage sites. In this article, we’ll […]
Over the weekend in Belmopan, a pair of thieves robbed a Naybaz Store in the San Martin area of the city. According to police, one person entered the business at first, robbed the proprietor of an undisclosed sum of cash, before being joined by another individual who aided in robbing the patrons of the establishment. […]
