Recent Belize News 12/16/2011 to 12/31/2011

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12/30/2011

Tropic Air to increase airfare on January 1, 2012
The tariffs at Tropic Air will increase effective January 1, 2012. The announcement was made via the company’s press release. According to Tropic Air the increase is necessary due to the rise in fuel prices worldwide.

Person of the Year 2011 Felix Ayuso
It is a distinct honor and pleasure for Ambergris Today, the news media with a positive attitude, to announce the 2011 Person of The Year, Mr. Felix Ayuso Jr. Ambergris Today’s profile of a winner is one who most influences the news in a positive manner and touches the lives of residents in San Pedro in a significant manner.

San Pedro Woman Commits Suicide
The doctor at the poly clinic pronounced the person dead at 5:00 p.m., the body was identified to be that of Maria Posadas, 42-year-old, Salvadoran domestic worker of Boca del Rio Area.

The Controversial Kevin Lee Gets Bail
Chinese Acupuncturist Kevin Lee has been one of the biggest names making news in 2011. He created a major stir when it was revealed that he had secretly videotaped thousands of massage se...

Alert Police Nab Trio Of Robbers Climbing Up A Tree
And this morning, there was a robbery, right across from the Barrack Road office where Dr. Lee used to ply his shady trade. It happened at De Hi Le store just as the proprietors wer...

Three Charged For Robbery
And the three men who were caught at the scene were also taken to court and charged today. THEY ARE: Twenty-eight year old Dwayne Saldano and two brothers, 25 year old Richard Wallace...

Zimbab Gets Off Charge
Sometimes news is just a story - but on rare occasions, a news story becomes an event. That's what happened in late August when the Gang Suppression Unit descended on George Street in a b...

Sulph Beats Charge
There's some good news tonight for one political activist whose 2011 had its own set of tribulations. 34 year old Moses Sulph was informally accused earlier this year of presiding over ...

Saldivar Takes The Role Of Whistleblower
Arthur Saldivar emerged last week as the attorney for KHMH whistleblower Delroy Herrera. Now, if his brief history in public life shows anything, it is that Saldivar does much more th...

Bail For Alleged Drug Trafficker
Last night we told you about 29 year old Daryl Cayetano who the police alleged had thrown down and run away from a bag containing 293 grammes of high grade marijuana. He was charged w...

Former Cop Shot By Cop Gets Off
He was a former cop - shot by the cops - and then criminally charged - but today Dennis Carr left court a free man. His troubles started in June of this year when Carr was riding on a b...

The Queen's Honours
It's a vestige of the colonial era, but The Queen's New Year's Honours - announced every year at New Year's still make modern news. Getting this year's top honour, a CBE is Attorney General...

Immigration Officer's Role Clarified
Two weeks ago, we aired an interview with a relative and friend of two women, Honduran national Xenia Paz Bardalez, and Mexican national Yolanda Pineda who were denied entry into the cou...

New Years In the Streets
What's your New Year's resolution going to be? Even if we don't tell it to the world, most of us probably have something in mind that we want to change in 2012. When she took that questi...

The Images of 2011
Untitled from 7News Belize on Vimeo. And we end this pre-New Year's newscast as we have for the past 15 years, with a review of the images that made news in the past 12 months. To be sur...

Freetown Road business robbers caught
The unrelenting stream of armed robberies during the holiday season continued in the Old Capital this morning. De He Li Store on Freetown Road became the latest target of a trio of thieves who stormed the premises as it was being opened for business sometime before eight o‘clock. According to a police report, three men, [...]

More exposure of the KHMH Files
Another Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) scandal concerning the questionable purchase of pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies, despite a commission of inquiry being held in November 2009 to investigate such practices, continues to unravel. Last week former...

Attorney says KHMH improprieties straightforward
Saldivar says despite not being a pharmacist or a member of the hospital’s management, the improprieties outlined in the information he has unearthed is straightforward. Arthur Saldivar, Attorney for Delroy Herrera “Every drug that is indicated or...

Kevin Lee free (temporarily) and found Faith
The infamous acupuncturist, Kun Lin Lee, also known as Kevin Lee has been offered bail. On December twenty first, the sixty seven year old massage therapist appeared before Senior Magistrate Sharon Frazer for the second time on...

Queens List of Locals now in the Empire
In a press release from Belize House in Belmopan, the Office of the Governor-General issued a list of six of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second’s 2012 appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire....

Fireworks Expert on All of the Lights
There are fourteen holidays on the 2012 calendar. However, not all holidays are created equal. More than just a day off, the nature of the break in a workweek is equally important. The quality of a holiday...

News Five’s 2011 Year in Review
As the year comes to a close for us here at Channel Five, it has been one of immense growth and success. As we close the Two Thousand eleven chapter, on Monday January second, we will be...

PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES NEW ELECTRICITY RATES
The Public Utilities Commission is expected to give its final decision on a full tariff review application by government owned Belize Electricity Limited on ...

CHARGES DISMISSED AGAINST BELIZE CITY MAN
40-year-old Carlos Abraham who was charged with using obscene language when members of the gang Suppression Unit went to George Street and allegedly ...

ACUPUNCTURIST KEVIN LEE OUT ON BAIL
Lee was charged with aggravated assault on November 14, after he was brought back to Belize from the US. A 20-year-old woman reported to the police that Lee ...

KHMH AUTHORITY SAYS IT WELCOMES AUDIT
The KHMH Authority says it is committed to the continued improvement in medical care services to the people of Belize. As a result of this it has invested ...

CAYO TEENAGER DETAINED ON DRUG CHARGE

ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP FORMED ON AMBERGRIS CAYE

THREE MEN CHARGED FOR EARLY MORNING ROBBERY OF BUSINESSMAN

And now, the end is near – Belize football's biggest showdown in early 2012
... 2010 ended, and 2011 began with football in deep crisis in Belize. The fomenting discontent in the sport had led the newly appointed Minister of Sports, ...

Message from BAAA President Ian Gray
Belize has become a force in athletics to be reckoned with. ... World acclaim was granted to Belize for our hard work and accomplishments on the Junior and ...

Petroleum leads domestic exports with BZ$248 mil in receipts to October 2011
Petroleum leads Belize's major domestic exports with BZ$248.7 million worth of exports reported for January to October, the first 10 months of 2011, ...

Man of The Year 2011
BELIZE CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS 1971. The results of the elections held on the 8th December, 1971, for members of the Belize City Council are published for ...

Illinois court gives Belizean, Ian Alamilla, 25 years
Ian Alamilla, 35, a Belizean who has been living in the United States, has been sentenced to 25 years in Illinois prison for the 2010 murder of his ...

“Bring Audit, Contractor General, bring anyone!”
The Administration is therefore inviting the Auditor General and the Contractor General's Office, as well as any other authority the Government of Belize ...

2011 Year in Review
Government's legal defeat in the case of the 2009 nationalization of Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL), and its defiant stance, refusing to let go of the ...

From The Publisher of Amandala
It is not known whether Belize police are still seeking Belizean businessman Angel ... Espat was a partner in Belize Air Cargo Ltd. with Jorge Diaz Barrera, ...

2011: Year in review - part 1
As we come to the close of a new year, it is expected that there will be personal reflections of the good, the bad,...

Witnesses threatened for drowning death of teen
18 year old Tyrone Meighn, a Belize City resident, drowned on Christmas Day. We reported at the start of this work ...

Citizens share 2012 aspirations for Belize
Today, our camera crew was out at the Belmopan market where shoppers were asked what they would like to see for the...

Early morning robbery leads to the arrest of three men
An early morning robbery leads to the arrest of three men. At about 6 this morning, as the owner of the De He Li gr...

Infamous masseuse Kevin Lee out on bail
The infamous masseuse, Kun Lin Lee, also known as “Kevin Lee,” was finally able to meet bail of $10,000 and is out ...

Moses Sulph acquitted of harm upon a female
President of COLA, Moses Sulph has been acquitted of harm upon a female, after she requested no further court actio...

Frustration grows over unattended sewer problem at the Belmopan Bus Terminal
It has been a week since we aired the story on a sewer problem at the Belmopan Bus Terminal and up to date, nothing...

Teenager charged with drug trafficking
A teenager has been charged with drug trafficking. On Thursday December 29th, at about 4:30pm, the San Ignacio Quic...

Two time deportee gets jail time
A two time deportee has been given jail time for failing to report to the police for 141 weeks. 42 year old Clint C......

Belizeans look forward to 2011

Cayo garbage dump is an eyesore

Love FM boss goes to Gracias A Dios monument

Early morning robbery on Freetown Road

12/29/2011

The orphans at SAGA receive gifts from Santa
Abandoned and homeless animals of San Pedro were treated to a special Christmas gift this year when Father Christmas himself stopped by the SAGA Humane Society bearing gifts of dog and cat food along with toys.

PM's Sugar Plums for The New Year: Mortgage Forgiveness & Lower Light Bills
The Prime Minister's New Year's Message was released this evening, and it offers some surprising surgarplums. In fact if you are one of the 700 plus persons who has a mortgage that's held...

KHMH Addresses Whistleblower
Former KMHM Store Clerk Delroy Herrera made headlines last week after he came out as a whistleblower, citing irregularities at the KHMH. Earlier this year, that institution fired him ...

RECONDEV Staffer Robbed Of Deposit
There was a very scary broad daylight armed robbery in Belmopan yesterday afternoon. It happened when staff from RECONDEV were going to make a deposit at the First Caribbean Bank. 22 y...

Bastrechea Accused Of Playing Serious Con Game
Elroy Bastarachea has quickly developed a reputation as a ruthless con man - who is accused of preying on US nationals - by setting up fraudulent transactions where they pay and pay, he ta...

No Force Armourer, Gun Charge Falls Aside
Forty two year old Vanzie Lamb, a resident of Jane Usher Boulevard charged with kept firearm and ammunition without a gun license, was freed of both charges when they were dismissed today ...

Free Zone Sees Major Spike In Christmas Business
Earlier this week, you saw business owners render their review of the Christmas Season's retail sales. Some blamed the poor showing on Belizeans who shop across the border. And tonight w...

Griga Man Says He's Being Harassed By Police
35 year old Eaton Carr, a laborer of Dangriga, is alleging that police have are systematically harassing him and he is fed up of the abuse by at least one officer in particular, and is takin...

Man Critical After Boxing Day Collision
As we reported last night, there was a major collision on the Western Highway on Boxing Day. It happened at 6:00am between miles 70 and 71 on the Western Highway when a pickup crashed...

GSU "Stays On It" Through Christmas
While most of us were still recovering from, resting or rejoicing for that four-day weekend, the GSU was out looking for weapons. And on Tuesday afternoon, they hit the jackpot in Taylo...

Selgado, Deported Twice, Now Jailed in Bz
Forty two year old Clint Selgado, a deportee who was deported from the U.S over 2 years ago and had returned through the "back door", was sentenced to 8 months today in the Magistrate's Co...

The Greenhouse Effect in Rural Belize
A new agriculture programme hopes to restore the rural Belzie district as the bread-basket of Belize. It's a programme to encourage organic chemical free farming. The trick is ...

The Story Of Lova Boy
Whether you like your tornado slow or fast, chances are that this year, you've heard Lova Boy perform the song of the year. Indeed, the punta rock sensation has headlined all the majo...

After All, San Pedro Gets Town Clock
In October of this year, the construction of a Town Clock in San Pedro drew widespread criticism from a cross section of that island's community, including the San Pedro Branch of the Beli...

Veteran Sports Broadcaster reels in 2011
2011 will go down as the year in which Belizean football flirted with the big time. I’m James Adderley and here’s a brief glimpse back at the year in sports. We’re inside San Pedro Sula Honduras where...

Most searched dates in 2012? Holidays
With three days to go until 2012 steps into the limelight, you might wanna take a look at your calendar to start planning for the New Year. The list of holidays for 2012 consists of eight extended...

Grace’s 2012 Calendar
It’s that time of year when businesses across the country give away calendars to patrons as a token of their appreciation. Grace Kennedy Belize Limited which launched its series in January 2009 today presented its 2012 calendar...

KHMH welcomes audit; Attorney says millions wasted
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) went through a very public hearing during 2009’s Commission of Inquiry that analyzed the procedures used to determine how medical supplies and pharmaceuticals are procured by the KHMH. But recent allegations...

Villagers patrolling border against incursions
The soldier’s death is not the only issue that is weighing heavily on the thoughts of PG residents. The border has been patrolled by soldiers like Teul for years, but near the villages where there is no...

2 detained for home invasion murder
On Wednesday night, we told you about the ruthless home invasion of thirty four year old Sylvan Roberts, an ultrasound technician of Santa Elena, Cayo. Roberts and his family were inside their home when he heard noises...

RECONDEV employee jacked of $21,000
A Belmopan thief probably knew when he went after workers of the Reconstruction Development Corporation (RECONDEV), he would net a sizeable amount of cash. On Wednesday evening around four-thirty that robber made off with a moneybag containing cash and cheques amounting to twenty-one thousand five hundred dollars. Twenty-two year old Roaring Creek resident, Curlene Arthurs...

Man says he is being chastised for exposing KHMH operations
A few days before Christmas, on December 22 , KHMH whistleblower Delroy Herrera was arrested for disseminating info...

Car stolen in one of the busiest zones in Belmopan
A vehicle was stolen this afternoon in broad light at one of the busiest zones in Belmopan City. The car, belonging...

Assault victim left with hefty hospital bill
While many of us were at home enjoying the Christmas holidays with family and friends, one Belmopan resident of the...

Dangriga resident complains of police brutality
A Dangriga resident says he is being constantly harassed and abused by police. Ethon Carr traveled all the way to B...

Armed robbery at First Caribbean Bank deposit box in Belmopan
Yesterday we reported on the afternoon robbery that happened right outside First Caribbean Bank in Belmopan. Detail...

Passerby holds robbers until police arrive
The walkway leading from the Belmopan market area to the Brodies shopping area has been the subject of many of our ...

Sylvan Roberts laid to rest yesterday
Sylvan Roberts was laid to rest yesterday in his home town of Santa Elena. The thirty nine year old ultra sound tec...

High powered rifles found
On yesterday’s newscast, we reported on a stash of high powered weapons that was found in the Las Flores Area of th...

Assortment of items stolen from vehicle
Another vehicle was broken into in Belmopan, but this time the assailants did not make off with the car, but an ass...

Man acquitted of weapon charges after witness no-show
Twenty one year old Delroy Moss was found not guilty of the offence of kept prohibited firearm and ammunition witho...

Estereo Amor Welcomes The New Year With A Bang
n two days we will be saying goodbye to the year 2011 and for the fourth year in a row, Estereo Amor will be welcoming the New Year with a bang with their annual New Years Countdown. This year the event is scheduled to take place at the Fort Cairns Market Plaza.

12/28/2011

ACES earns Verification from GFA Sanctuaries
The American Crocodile Education Sanctuary recently earned Verification status from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. The announcement was made in a correspondence from GFAS on December 19, 2011.

Wave Music Christmas Clothing Drive
Christmas is the time of giving and Reef Tv's Wave Music Show hosts Deli Eiley and Gerry Badillo did just that with their Christmas Clothing Drive at the San Mateo Area in San Pedro Town.

Wetlands Committee Working on Creating New Protected Areas
The Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development Executive Committee would like to inform the public of the current project that the group is working on. Their first meeting for this project was held in July and its objective was to create the Ambergris Caye Wetlands Management Committee.

Lova Boy Releases New Music Video for 'You Da Wife'
Having already earned Belize’s 2011 Music Award for ‘Song of the Year’ and a nomination as ‘Artist of the Year,’ Belizean recording artist Daniel Cacho a.k.a. Lova Boy kicks of 2012 with the debut of new music video

Family-Man And Pillar Of The Community Killed In Santa Elena
This afternoon in Santa Elena, funeral services were held for Sylvan Roberts Jr., a noted member of that community. It was a huge funeral, hundreds of mourners gathered - and right that...

Bizarre Home Invasion In Belmopan
And, keeping it in the Cayo district, there was another terrifying home invasion, this one in Belmopan. No one was killed, but that hardly detracts from the terror one family felt when a ma...

58 Year Old City Man Shot and Never Even Knew
Also on Christmas day, a man was shot in Belize City. It happened in the afternoon when Alfonso Zetina was walking in youth For The future Drive up to the Belchina Bridge when he heard...

Homeless Man Found Dead, Was He Killed?
At ten minutes to midnight on Christmas, Belize City police got a call saying that a man was lying in a pool of blood in Battlefield Park. It was 48 year old Clifford Stephen Jr ...

One Critical One Injured After Serious Accident: Is Drunk Driving To Blame?
And while all the stories we've told you about so far in this newscast happened on or before Christmas, we move now to Boxing Day, when there was a major accident, on the outskirts of San ...

Man Dies After Long Paralysis By Gunshots
Anthony Major was shot 13 months ago at the corner of Card Alley and Fredrick Street. He was left paralysed from the wasit down when the bullet tore through his spinal cord, and his cond...

No Force Armourer: Moss Gets Off Gun Charge
Twenty one year old Delroy Moss, a resident of Tigris Street charged with kept a prohibited firearm and ammunition without a gun license, was acquitted of the charges today in the Magistra...

Bar Held Up; Culprit Caught With Weapon
A Chinese businessman closing up after the Christmas night spree - was targeted by armed robbers. Around 3 a.m. on December 26. Chinese businessman Xin Ye Zhang, the owner of Lips Bar, l...

Highway Ambushmen Waylay Coke Truck
On Friday afternoon, three masked men in dark clothing robbed a trio of Bowen and Bowen employees who were on a pre-Christmas delivery route. The robbers ambushed the delivery-men as the...

City Meighan Drowns In The South
And, keeping it on the Hummingbird Highway, A Belize City man drowned at a waterfall at 18 miles Hummingbird Highway on Christmas day. 18 year old TYRONE MEIGHAN, of the Corner Buckley and ...

Retailers Comment On Christmas Sales
They say that Christmas, like death, brings its own money - and - as hard as folks say things are - this year, we also saw them shopping hard in the days leading up to Christmas. ...

No Joy, No Juice?
One business whose sales were all the way down is Stephen Okeke's Joy Juice. And that's because all his outlets - and there are five of them in the city - were closed today. So with all...

Resort employees injured in accident
A near fatal road traffic accident involving two vehicles traveling in opposite directions along the Western Highway several miles outside of Benque Viejo Town on Monday morning has left three people, employees of Windy Hill Resort, severely...

Young rosewood trees harvested
The Christmas weekend was busy not only for highway robbers but also those who prey on precious natural resources in protected areas as well as on crown land. The extraction of Rosewood continues unabated and despite numerous...

Prestigious Award conferred on Arlie Petters
There is one man who has been boldly going where no man has gone before. And though he has gone beyond borders, he has been honored for it. Doctor Arlie Oswald Petters was recently honored with a..

Local Artist’s Christmas Day Music Gift
Dubbed ‘the Prince of Belize’, he gave you the hit ‘Tornado,’ but he’s not one-hit wonder. Lova Boy is back with a hot new video for a track entitled ‘You Da Wife’ which is featured on his...

SENATOR SHOMAN IS PART OF OBSERVER MISSION FOR JAMAICA ELECTIONS
Belize will have representation on two observer missions on the island to monitor the polling. Senator Lisa Shoman is heading the mission sent by the ...

CHRISTMAS DAY SHOOTING LEAVES MAN INJURED
A Belize City man was the victim of a Christmas day shooting. Fifty eight year old Alfonso Zetina,was shot in the shoulder at the Bel-China Bridge around 2 ...

BELIZE CITY MAN FREED OF FIREARM CHARGES
Twenty one year old Delroy Moss, a resident of Tigris Street, was acquitted of kept prohibited firearm and ammunition without a gun license when he ...

Millennium wins women's football championship
The Millennium Girls romped to an 8-0 victory 0 over the Island Stars of Caye Caulker in the second final of the Belize district women's football ...

Dr. Michael Deshield dies
By William Ysaguirre A wake for Dr Michael Deshield, a driving force in the foundation of the Belize Agricultural Health Authority in 2000, was held at his ...

Marine Parade roundabout gets Bhojwani monument
It was inaugurated by Belize City Mayor Zenaida Moya-Flowers on Tuesday morning, December 20. The monument, sponsored by the Hans and Nandini Bhojwani ...

137 Belizean students visit Chetumal Planetarium
More than 137 of the best Belizean students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge in astronomy and Mayan culture, when they visited the new “Yook'ol ...

House approves new laws on evidence, trade license
The objective of the bill is “To provide for certain public officers in the Belize National Forensics Science Service and Scenes of Crimes Unit to be ...

Banks' excess cash means lower interest rates for Belizeans
Ysaguirre explained that the Central Bank of Belize (CBB) mandates that the commercial banks keep 8.5% of their average deposit liabilities at the Central ...

Local biologist to go to Belize to help save parrot population
US Fish and Wildlife biologist Michael Keys will go to Belize in January 2012 to build artificial cavities for the endangered yellow headed parrot. ...

Bandits hold up Bowen & Bowen delivery truck
Police have detained two persons, including a 17 year old boy in connection with the armed hold up of a Bowen and Bowen delivery truck which took place on December 23 on the Stann Creek Valley road. Thirty three year old Hermain Solis, an unemployed resident of of Middlesex Village and a 17-year old boy are detained by Dangriga police pending the outcome their investigations. Police say that around 3:30 on Friday, armed men held up a Bowen and Bowen delivery truck that was enroute to Dangriga from St. Margaret’s village. According to police reports, the bandits stole

12/26/2011

Smile Clinic returns to Holy Cross
The San Pedro Smile Clinic returned to San Pedro once more, providing dental care to the children at the Holy Cross Anglican School from Monday December 12th through Friday December 15, 2011. This year around, Dr. Jim and Lisa Garrett of Moscow, Idaho in the USA were here offering service along with Dr. Mark Johnson.

Independent Mayoral Candidate Melanie Paz meets with business stakeholders
Since launching her candidacy in July of 2011, Independent Mayoral Candidate of San Pedro Town Melanie Paz has been holding meetings across the island. One such meeting was held on Monday night, December 19th, with the business stakeholders on Ambergris Caye. The meeting took place at Fido’s and had the attendance of several business people from all over the ...

12/25/2011

Happy Holidays from The San Pedro Sun
The San Pedro Sun staff have a few words to share with our readers as we near the end of the year. Happiest of Holidays to one and all, and may 2012 be prosperous and bright!!

SP Dance Company brings Christmas to the stage
The San Pedro Dance Company came out with a bang on stage at their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday December 17th at the Angel Nunez Auditorium. It is an event that islanders look forward to in the days leading to Christmas.

Christmas Eve in San Pedro: BC's Bar, Bloody Marys & Bacon with Chocolate
Yesterday Christmas eve was celebrated San Pedro style...low key, first at BC's Bar and then at a festive holiday party. Here's a bit of the party...but let's first back up to the morning.

Best Local Food in Caye Caulker Belize. The Budget Man.
We (Chef D, The Beard, and myself –The Birdman) took a recent trip to the remote island of Caye Caulker, Belize for some quick sun, Belikin, and new food finds. We seldom planned ahead for meals, or really anything for that matter, but the reoccurring question that always came up was “Where should we have lunch?” 12/24/2011

Children meet Santa at annual children’s party
Annually the San Pedro Lions Club hosts the children of San Pedro Town to a Christmas Party with the attendance of Santa Claus, and this year was no exception. The event took place on Sunday December 18th at the San Pedro Lions’ Den with the participation of over 150 children.

Las Posadas
Las Posadas was very popular in days gone by in San Pedro as they still are all over Mexico. Las Posadas is the re-enactment of the Holy Family looking for a place for Mary to deliver her firstborn. All you need are Joseph and Mary, a doll, a stable with a manger, shepherds, the Angel Gabriel, three Wise Men or the Magi, and a group of singers to sing the traditional Posadas song. After the singing, there is a piñata and goodies for everyone, especially the children.

Children’s Letters to Santa
The San Pedro Sun enjoys printing children’s letters to Santa. Below is a gallery of letters sent in by Teacher Lisa Anderson’s class at The Island Academy. Our writers are just perfectly adorable, and they certainly brought smiles and a few giggles in The SPSun ...

Christmas Eve Eve: Bingo and a Bucket of Beers
Central Park in San Pedro is all lit up for the holidays with some super festive lights and some...well...not as festive. There were lots of people out last night. I hope you guys have a fantastic holiday weekend no matter where you are. In Belize, it's a LONG ONE. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Christmas Day (Observed) and Boxing Day (Observed). Four full days off. Enjoy!

12/23/2011

San Mateo students receive solar powered personal LED lights
Through a kind donation from a group called Grid Earth, represented by the Cochran family, 50 children received solar power necklace lights.

The SPSun’s 7th Annual Caribbean Christmas Colors: Festive & Bright!
Judges' Choice - The Walter Alexander Family. The San Pedro Sun’s annual Caribbean Christmas Colors Contest featured three wise judges on decked out sleighs – er – golf carts as they drove around to every neighborhood (through puddles and all). They eyed the homes dressed in their twinkling finery, ready for the Christmas season. They took copious notes, they eyed every corner, and in the end, decided on their favorites.

Raffles, Raffles, Raffles – Businesses Give Back
It’s hard to cover all the special end of the year Christmas Raffles that take place in San Pedro, because there are so many of them, but here we have a few that took place today just before everybody to go break for the Christmas weekend. They are patrons of Ambergris Today and invited us to be part of their special raffles.

Winners of Christmas Tree Competition
We had so many great entries in Ambergris Today’s Christmas Tree Competition. There are so many beautifully decorated trees out there and we are glad that it’s the public who votes for their favorite tree and not us because it’s such a hard decision.

Emily's solo Christmas Eve eve adventure
Normally we almost always ride our bikes to town together to run our errands, but this morning, Barry woke up with a sore throat, so I was on my own while he rested, drank tea, sucked on zinc, and tried to stave off a cold. Yes, even in the tropics, viruses happen.

What's Behind that Giant Wall? San Pablo Neighborhood
I have lived in San Pedro for about five years now and I am still mildly confused by the names of the different neighborhoods. San Mateo, Escalante, Tres Cocos, Boca Del Rio, Alta Mar...there are plenty of them. And I can only think how dizzying it is to people that have just moved to the island or those who are looking to move here.

Man Accused Of Double Murder in Carmelita Commits Suicide
Yesterday morning, Carmelita Village witnessed the worst pair of murders of the year: 40 year old Lorne Lisbey went to the family home of his estranged common law wife with a 16 gauge shot...

BDF Says Lisbey Wasn't One Of Them
Last night, we reported that Lisbey was a BDF soldier. Indeed, that's the report that had reached police, but today the BDF confirmed that he had never been a part of their regular elemen...

KHMH's Whistleblower: "Intimidation Won't Work."
When we left you last night, KHMH whistleblower Delroy Herrera was in police custody being investigated for handling stolen goods - namely, over ten thousand computer files that he copied ...

More Alleged Education Building Robbers Arraigned
The Belize District Education Office was burglarized on Saturday morning. Thieves ripped of a burglar bar, slipped in through a bathroom window and stole four computers, monitors an...

Statistical Institute's Latest Numbers On Belize's Economy
This Christmas, many businesses may be saying that sales are down - again - but according to the Statistical Institute of Belize, the economy grew by 2.2% during the third quarter of 201...

PM Travels To Florida
Prime Minister Dean Barrow will leave the country on Boxing Day. According to a release from his office, he and his wife, Kim Simplis Barrow will leave the country on Monday, 26th Decem...

More Consequences For Soldiers Held Responsible For Missing Weapons?
Four BDF soldiers - including the deputy commandant - remain on administrative leave six weeks after 42 firearms were stolen from Price Barracks. Tonight, reports suggest that the Secu...

Confusion in Jalacte/Santa Cruz Adjacency Zone; Guats Cry Foul On BDF
And keeping it on military matters, according to a report earlier this week in The Guatemalan Daily, LA Prensa Libre, Guatemalan farmers living in the village of Santa Cruz, which abuts Jala...

Conservationists Try To Rescue Manatee Trapped in Mexico Creek
Belize's estimated One Thousand Manatees are constantly under threat. Today, one obstacle to their survival became apparent when at an adult was trapped attempting to navigate Mexi...

5 Remanded For Armed Robbery Of 2 Minors
Police were quick to make arrests after an armed robbery on Wedensday night. At 7:30 on Wednesday night, 17-year old Rodel Requena and his 16 year old girlfriend Denicia Figueroa ...

Marriage For Bail Report Is Inaccurate And Libelous, According To Defense Attorney
All this week, the headlines and the talk shows have been raging with news about a 36 year old man - charged for carnal knowledge - who got bail. It's news because it's been widely mis-r...

Double-riders Knock Elderly Man; Succumbs 5 Days Later
An elderly man is tonight dead after he was knocked down by 2 men riding a bicycle. On December 16th, around 9 o'clock that night, 80 year old Peter Trujeque, was walking on Albert Stree...

Xmas Shopping On The Albert...
With Christmas only 2 days away, downtown Albert Street was a hustling and bustling this morning - the eyes of holiday shoppers lit up like Christmas lights - even if their pockets were only...

Aqua Team Belize
The Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at the University of Belize and The Institute for Sustainable International Studies (ISIS) signed an agreement of ... The Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at the University of Belize and The Institute for Sustainable International Studies (ISIS) signed an agreement of collaboration to promote two marine science courses at the Calabash Caye Research Station.

BELIZEAN AMERICAN MAN SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON
He strangled his wife to death in April of last year, and thirty five year old Belizean-American Ian Alamilla will spend the next twenty five years in ...

SEARCH FOR MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY COMMITED MURDER IN CARMELITA VILLAGE ENDS

TOLEDO TOUR GUIDES ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

FIVE PEOPLE CHARGED FOR ROBBERY

COROZAL MAN CHARGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

DANGRIGA WOMEN ASSAULTED AND ROBBED

SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT SPECIALIST SHARES VIEWS

2011 Year in Review - 1st installment: January to June
The headlines for the first half of 2011 were dominated, as they were the year before, by heart-wrenching stories of the all too frequent murders that have put the Old Capital under a state of virtual siege. At roughly 120 so far this year, the murder rate is almost eclipsing the 129 cases reported in 2011—although there is optimism in some quarters that 2011 will perhaps see a slight reprieve from the brutal killings of the year past.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! Countdown on to the 22nd Annual KREM New Year’s Cycling Classic
The last time a Belizean male won the KREM Classic was Marlon Castillo in 2009. ... The two-time defending female champion is Belize's own Shalini Zabaneh, ...

Armed robbery on Bluefield Range!
Police and the Belize Coast Guard have been able to determine that in all three instances, the same group of men used one vessel to commit these robberies, ...

Political Christmas assistance program is “vote-buying,” says PUP ...
On the UDP side, we caught up with former Minister of State and Belize Rural North representative Edmond “Clear the Land” Castro and invited his comments. ...

Dr. Michael DeShield passes at 54
Dr. Michael DeShield, who previously served as National Biosafety Focal Point at the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) and who owned a private vet ...

Isaray Bakery shut down by health inspectors
The inspectors discovered, among other things, moldy bread and rat-bitten pastries... Amandala has been reliably informed by doctors and nurses working for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHI) that there has been a recent spike in instances of food poisoning in the city.

Mexican police arrest a Belizean, Luis Leyva, for 35 packages of marijuana
The Mexican-based online media “Sipse.com” reports that yesterday, Tuesday, December 20, 2011, in the municipality of Cardenas in Quintana Roo, Mexico, a Belizean national, Luis Herlindo Leyva, was arrested by Mexican police after he was allegedly caught trafficking 35 packages of marijuana.

Soldier shoots 3 women; 2 die
Anacleta Pech’s other daughter, Ana Julia Clarita Cortez, was shot to death... Police are investigating a double murder and an attempted murder in the remote village of Carmelita, Orange Walk District, but the gunman responsible is presently beyond the reach of the law.

From The Publisher
In the old days Christmas was a time of excesses in the old capital, one of the reasons, the main one, being that the bulk of the working class had accumulated wealth during their long, tough months in the mahogany camps in the Cayo and Orange Walk forests. A second reason for the excesses was that the workers knew that if they ran broke, they could get an advance on the next mahogany season’s pay from whichever mahogany contractor was their boss.

PlusTV celebrates 6th Anniversary
Plus TV celebrated its 6th Anniversary yesterday December 22nd. In commemoration of our 6th anniversary we held our...

Suspected murderer found dead
While the search was taking place for an Orange Walk man who murdered his ex common law wife and her mother, the su...

Public backlash on one Justice’s court decisions
The People’s United Party secretariat sent out a press release saying that the United Women’s Group (UWG) of PUP ut...

Complaints of sewer smell at the Belmopan Bus Terminal
And something stinks at the Belmopan Bus Terminal. Four months earlier Plus news received information that the Belm...

Men hold-up Cuello's Distillery Store
The Office Manager at Cuello’s Distillery located on Pickstock Street, Belize City reported that on Thursday, 22 nd...

Bicycle accident claims the life of elderly man
An 80 year old man is dead as a result of a bicycle accident. The accident happened last week Friday but 80 year ol...

Belizean convicted in U.S. courts for killing his wife
A Belizean American residing in the states has been sentenced to 25 years for killing his estranged wife. 35 year o...

The PM travelling to Florida to accompany his wife
Prime Minister, the Hon. Dean Barrow, will leave the country on Monday, 26th December. He is accompanying his wife,...

BTIA elects new board members
The Belize Tourism Industry Association has within the last week, hosted several general meetings across the countr...

Elroy Saldana gets jail time for attempted robbery
Despite denying that he was the culprit of an attempted burglary, 46 year old Elroy Saldano has been convicted ...

12/22/2011

Wednesday at Micky's: That is One GIANT Burrito
In 1987, Micky's Restaurant was opened in San Pedro by a native San Pedrana. From what I hear, Wednesday's have been famous for delicious burritos ever since. And can you believe it? I had never tried one. Well things are about to ...

Christmas at Grand Caribe
While we have been complete slouches in the Christmas decorating department for our first Christmas here in Chico Caribe (Grand Caribe's little companion building), not everyone around us has. Barry strolled around the resort with his camera in hand to show that at least a few good folks (including the Grand Caribe staff, of course!) are displaying admirable Christmas spirit. Enjoy!

SAVE THE FROGS IN BELIZE!
During my time in Belize, I plan to travel around the country to broaden the mission of SAVE THE FROGS by protecting amphibian populations and promoting a society that respects and appreciates nature and wildlife.

A Quick Look at Maya Astronomy
Today’s winter solstice, December 21st 2011, marks a year until the day the Maya Long Count Calendar ends, and what many believe is the end of the world. Many credit the Maya for such prediction of doom, but the reality is that the Mayas never mentioned the “end of the world” in 2012 in their calendars, hieroglyphs, or codices. (I wrote a post that goes deeper into what the Mayas really said about 2012.)

Maya Marriage of Many in Belize
Does 2012 Signal the End of Time? Belizeans Say No. Maya Descendants Believe End of Calendar Brings New Beginnings

San Pedro's Got Talent Winners
It was a full house at the San Pedro Lions Den on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, for the San Pedro’s Got Talent Finals. The audience was ready to cheer for their favorite competitor. It was amazing seeing all the schools, parents, teacher and families with their colorful signs showing their support.

Diego Francois wins Reef Radio’s “San Pedro’s Got Talent”
Reef Radio and Coral Cable’s San Pedro’s Got Talent came to an end last night with a stunning show of talent across the board. Children performed songs, dances, poetry and piano playing among other talents. The competition, which started on October 23rd, was the first of its kind here on the island and saw the participation of 53 competitors, made up of a mix of individual performers and groups.

Belize 2012: The Countdown Has Begun!
December 21, 2011 marks exactly one year until the end of the Long Count, a 5,125-year cycle of the Maya Calendar. Belize, with its significant Maya heritage and modern-day Maya population, is gearing up for this momentous occasion with a series of events and initiatives that will celebrate this significant point in the Mayan cosmology. Mother and Daughter Murdered by Boyfriend There is a heinous double murder to report tonight. A mother and her daughter were cold bloodedly shot this morning at their house in Carmelita Village on the Northern Highway. Another family member was injured and is hospitalized. What makes this latest double homicide even more insane is that the trigger was allegedly pulled by [...]

Belize protected area boosting predatory fish populations
A 14-year study by the Wildlife Conservation Society in an atoll reef lagoon in Glover's Reef, Belize has found that fishing closures there ...

KHMH Whistleblower Arrested
A chilling event occurred this afternoon: a KHMH whistleblower named Delroy Herrera was arrested because he dared to speak out against the KHMH on radio this morning. Herrera called int...

Public Health Shuts Down Bakery
This afternoon the Public Health Department swooped down on a Bakery at the end of Mahogany Street in Belize City. We got there around 1:00 - just as they were finishing up - and he...

Soldier Accused Of Double Homicide In Carmelita
Lorne Lisbey - a BDF Soldier - is in police custody tonight facing a battery of charges for both murder and attempted murder. This morning in Carmelita Village, he killed his mother i...

Castle Street Finally Found/Arrested
Orson Middleton, the man who allegedly ran and escaped when police raided his home at 32 Castle Street, was brought to the Magistrate's Court today and charged with two counts of dru...

Okeke Employee Comes Forward; She Was Not Threatened
On Monday, Joy Juice Store owner Steven Okeke called the entire media to say that his workers had been threatened to stop working with him. He alluded to some vast conspiracy - presumab...

Cuello's Liquor City HQ Robbed
Cuello's Belize City Liquor store located at number 53 Pickstock street, was jacked late this afternoon by two men of Creole descent, at least one of them armed with a handgun. Unconfir...

Softball mourns the passing of Audrey Lamb
The President, Executive and the Management Council of the Belize Softball Federation regrets to announce the sudden passing of Audrey Lamb, ...

Monument at Marine Parade Roundabout Completed
Her Worship Zenaida Moya, Mayor of Belize City, joined philanthropist Hans Bhojwani on Tuesday, December 20, to officially inaugurate the Belize 30th ...

Megalomaniac's Attempt to Save Business Franchise- Okeke Sipping
To give an idea of just how insignificant Okeke is in the 2012 Belize City ... Compared to the other individuals campaigning to become Belize City's new ...

Hon. Gaspar Vega Opens Nature Park in Trial Farm
There is not a single legitimate investment in Belize that can yield more returns on the dollar than an investment made in Belize Telemedia Limited. ...

Western Paradise Village celebrates Christmas
There is not a single legitimate investment in Belize that can yield more returns on the dollar than an investment made in Belize Telemedia Limited. ...

New school for remote village of Toledo District
The project will be implemented by the Social Investment Fund at an approximate cost of $422000 and financed by the Government of Belize through a loan from ...

Mexican Embassy hosted a workshop on Women's Empowerment
Belmopan,Belize, 13 December 2011.- The Embassy of Mexico hosted a workshop entitled “Women's Empowerment” where 20 Belizean women participated. ...

First International Sculpture Symposium in Belize
The finished product was unveiled on December 10; the organizers believe that the sculptors have accomplished the task of producing a vision of Belize at ...

Granny caught smuggling drugs into jail
... Station were called in and Grey was escorted to the Hattieville Police Station and later transferred to Queen Street Police Station in Belize City. ...

Hon. Erwin Contreras Brings New Preschool to Santiago Juan Layout
The project is being financed by the Government of Belize through a loan from the Caribbean ... The Government of Belize provided the land for the project. ...

KHMH Holds Appreciation Events for Staff and Family - Dr. Bernard
He will be director of a programme that should benefit countries like Belize all over the world. In his address to members of the hospital family, ...

OPPOSITION WOMEN'S GROUP MAKES STATEMENT ON COURT RULING
... Act and one of the things we fought for in 2005 was able to implement is that no child under the age of 16 in Belize should legally be allowed to marry. ...

NEEDY FAMILIES RECEIVE ASSISTANCE
... needy families were selected by the staff of the company, while others were recommended by the Belize Cancer Society and the National AIDS Commission.

DOUBLE MURDER REPORTED IN CARMELITA VILLAGE

HOME OF CAYO TEACHER BURGLARIZED

MAN CHARGED FOR BELONGING TO GANG

MAN SENTENCED TO SIX MONTHS FOR ATTEMPTED BURGLARY

WINNERS OF COMPETITION ON CLIMATE CHANGE ANNOUNCED

HOPKINS VILLAGER DROWNS

Shyne Still Banned From Travelling To US
Contactmusic.com - 14 hours ago Reformed rapper Shyne has been banned from entering the US unless he visits the country in his role as a Goodwill Ambassador for his native Belize. ... Contactmusic.com

United Women’s Group outraged over court order for Dangriga man to marry minor
There is outrage over the successful bail application of a thirty-six year old accused of Carnal Knowledge upon a fourteen year old girl from the Stann Creek. Since we reported the story on Wednesday night, our blogs...

Choosing the Right Cards for the Season
Henry Cole, an English man, made the first official Christmas card in 1834. He was too busy to write personal greetings so he hired an artist to design a ready to send or instant card. Little did...

Johnson and Johnson Recalls Motrin
There is a recall of a frequently used pain killer. The Johnson and Johnson Company has recalled medicinal drugs at least six times in the past two years. During that period Belize has been affected by three...

He Burglarized Home Allegedly to Pay Bills
Twenty year old Elvin Myvett stole from his neighbor to pay medical expenses. Sadly because of his crime, the young father won’t be able to provide for his sick child for the next seven years. That’s the...

Alleged Victim Didn’t show up in Court
Early this year, Joseph Budna came to the media with a horrific story of how he was abducted in his own vehicle and robbed by a man he had offered a free ride to. But since the...

Council of Churches Christmas Message
2012 is on the horizon, but before the year winds down, there’s Christmas and the birth of Christ to celebrate. And though many persons may be focused on the merrymaking and gift giving, the President of the...

Xmas Big ups and Shout Outs from the Streets
The tradition of sending season greetings is an age old one and is still very much alive. With loved ones, near or far, as Belizeans, we find it important to send best wishes for the holidays. And...

St. Martin De Porres Youth Group Gives to 100
The St. Martin De Porres youth group was in a generous mood today. It hosted a Christmas party this afternoon for over one hundred children from that community. Youth Group leader, Debbie Ordonez told News Five that...

KHMH: Gianni and Joshua’s Literacy Corner
In September, City Councilor Andrew Faber and a friend Gianni Taylor died in a tragic vehicular accident. Taylor was pregnant at the time, which made the loss even greater for her family. But Taylor’s mother, Melanie Eiley...

Santa’s KHMH Gifts Via Business Community
This morning three hundred patients as well as people sitting in the lobby of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital received an early visit from Santa Claus. That’s because thirty local businesses teamed up with the K.H.M.H. and...

Bel-Caribe Hams up the Hampers for 11 Families
And with just three days to go before Christmas, many families are still finding it difficult to make ends meet to put the Christmas dinner on the table. Well earlier today, Bel-Caribe Communication Services reached out to...

Healthy Living: 2011 top fitness fads
When the New Year sets in many people will be working towards accomplishing their numerous resolutions. A very common goal for the start of every year is to get fit and healthy. But before you decide on...

PlusTV celebrates 6th anniversary with "Live From Shamax"
Plus Television is celebrating 6 years today and will be airing its annual “Live from Shamax” Show. The show will i ...

Belize Dry Cleaners celebrates 20 years in service
Belize Dry Cleaners is celebrating 20 years of service. It is one of the largest Belizean owned businesses that pro...

Double homicide in Orange Walk District
There is a murder report coming out of the Orange Walk district today… a double homicide actually. The double homic...

Notorious Belizean drug dealer arrested in Mexico
Luis Herlindo Leyva described as a well-known Belizean drug dealer in Mexico, was arrested by Mexican police after ...

Streets in Belmopan receive much needed repairs
Three streets in the City of Belmopan received some much needed repairs. The Ministry of Works in partnership with ...

Pirates shoot up boats in Blue Field Range
Tonight we bring you the story of eight men who dodged bullets during a shootout in the water of the Blue Field Ran...

Burglars steal fifty thousand dollars worth of jewelry
San Ignacio Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a large assortment of jewelry that was reported ...

Passersby help put out fire in San Pedro Town
Two passersby helped put out a small fire on Coconut Drive late last night in San Pedro Town. The two men, one of w...

Shell Gas Station employee charged with theft
An employee at the Shell Gas Station in Ladyville was arraigned in court for six counts of theft. 23 year old Marci...

Belize City resident reports motorcycle stolen
A Belize City resident has reported his motor vehicle stolen. Mannon Dennison reported to police that sometime betw......

12/21/2011

Wahoo’s Lounge hosts Lionfish Tournament and Cookoff, San Pedro Sun
The tournament to capture the fish was held on Saturday December 16th with measuring done at 5PM at the Wahoo’s Lounge. Prizes were given for three categories: the largest fish, smallest fish and the most fish caught.

Tropic Air Inaugurates Non-Stop Service Between Orange Walk And San Pedro, Ambergris Today
Tropic Air inaugurated twice daily non-stop service between San Pedro and the Orange Walk Town’s Tower Hill Airstrip on Thursday, December 15, 2011. The new service is a direct response to input from its valued customers, and carries through on the airline’s stated commitment to the people of Belize.

Lova Boy's Rise To Fame, Ambergris Today
How one ten-year-old gun toting gang banging alcoholic went on to become Belize’s number one recording artist after a chance meeting Jay Z and L.A. Reid - By Jasmyne A. Cannick

Celebrities Vacation in San Pedro for Christmas, Ambergris Today
We heard it through the grapevine, but very reliable sources, that a few celebrities are vacationing in beautiful San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize at the moment. Celebrity #1 is Jennifer Lawrence. Celebrity #2 is Michael Douglas. Celebrities #3 and #4 include Halle Berry and George Clooney. Halle Berry the star of X-Men: The Last Stand, X-s, Gothica, Catwoman and James Bond flick Die Another Day, is rumored to be on the island but we cannot confirm that. And George Clooney, well it was rumored that he was spotted in Belize City. But these two are just rumors.

Two Men Accused Of Wife/Ex-Wife Attacks Get Bail, Channel 7
Two men accused of crimes against their present or former female companions will be home for Christmas after both separately got bail today. The bail applications were heard in the c...

After Almost Being Killed, Marta's Afraid Of Felipe Wagner, Channel 7
But back now to Felipe Wagner, he's free on bail, pending his hearing for the attempted murder of his wife Martha Wagner. And indeed, accused persons are entitled to bail - and t...

PUP: Christmas Assistance Is A Fraud, Channel 7
For the past three newscasts we've been reporting on the forty Christmas Assistance programme that the Barrow Administration has deployed countrywide. As explained by the Prime Minister,...

Home Invasions In A Toledo Village, Channel 7
Our next two stories show that bad news comes in pairs: first to a disturbing pair of home invasions in the south. At 11:45 On Monday night, Marcos Choc, a farmer of San Marcos Village...

Pair Of Fishing Boats Stolen By Pirates, Channel 7
And while armed bandits are pretending to be police in the south, in the waters off the Belize district, sea bandits are playing pirate. Two fishing boats were stolen in the same area ...

Belize Dry Cleaners: 20 Years Going Strong, Channel 7
If you've been to any hospital - whether private or public - in Northern, Western or Central Belize, there's a one hundred percent chance you have come in contact with fabric...

Man Caught With 24 Pounds Weed, Channel 7
Fifty three year old Godfrey Rowland, a laborer of 46 Neal Pen Road who the police report they busted with 11,930 grams of cannabis, which is about 24 pounds, was charged with drug traffic...

Castle Street Occupants Arraigned, Channel 7
Last night we told you about a drug bust the GSU made on Castle Street. Well today the accused went to court where One man, his common-law wife and another woman were charg...

Belizean Busted In Mexico, Channel 7
There's news coming out of Mexico tonight, that a man described as a well-known Belizean drug dealer has been busted by Mexican police after he was caught selling drugs in the city of Laza...

Major Residential Jewelry Heist In Cayo, Channel 7
Police have not provided much details on an alarming case of theft in the Cayo district. It happened in San Ignacio Town where Juanita Yvette Teck reported that a large assortment of jew...

All Of The Lights, Channel 7
It's Christmas time and one of the finest traditions in Belize is bedecking one's home with Christmas lights. Almost every home that can afford to - has a little splash of special li...

Survey Says..., Channel 7
And before we close, we'll announce the final results of our online poll on the naming of the Bhojwani Promenade. The question was what - if anything - should the promenade be named afte...

PUP SPEAKS OUT ON CHRISTMAS DISBURSEMENTS, LOVEFM
The PUP statement says, “any public assistance to Belizean Families, particularly at this time of year, should be apportioned in a fair and equitable and ... Channel 7 Daily News

FISHERMEN ASSAULTED AT SEA, LOVEFM
According to police reports a group of fisherman from Corozal was in the Blue Field Range about sixteen miles south of Belize City, when they were accosted ... Channel 7 Daily News

PUP LEADER MEETS WITH CHAMBER EXECUTIVES, LOVEFM
Leader of the People's United Party Francis Fonseca has met with the Executive Council of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ...

BELIZE CITY MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO DRUG TRAFFICKING, LOVEFM
53-year-old Godfrey Rowland was charged with drug trafficking when he appeared in court today. Police reported that they busted Rowland with 11930 grams of ...

VILLAGER REPORTS HORSES STOLEN, LOVEFM

MISSIONARY TEAM SPREADS JOY TO BELMOPAN CHILDREN, LOVEFM

MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS FOR BURGLARY, LOVEFM

PUNTA GORDA POLICE INVESTIGATE ASSAULT IN SAN MARCUS VILLAGE, LOVEFM

FIRE IN SAN PEDRO PARTIALLY DESTROYS BUILDING, LOVEFM

Heska Corporation Awards $25000 Grand Prize to Belize Wildlife, Environmental Expert
In addition to providing medical services, the BWRC will use the prize money to expand its services to the country of Belize and deploy mobile medical ... 12/20/2011

I love a parade...if I can find it!, BeBelize
The parade was advertised to start at 5 pm, so we hustled to get everything together to ride our bikes into town after Paisley's afternoon playtime on the beach. Barry wanted to try riding our bikes instead of taking

Family of Restaurants announces High School Scholarship Program, San Pedro Sun
In their continued effort to make a difference in the community and to improve the lives of their employees across the family of businesses, The Phoenix Resort, Blue Water Grill, Wine de Vine, Caliente, and Red Ginger launched a program to provide a full scholarship to San Pedro High School for a child of each employee.

Jhoshi Alexander named Mr. Jade World 2011-2012, San Pedro Sun
Jhoshi Alexander returned from Guatemala on Tuesday December 13th after he competed in the Mr. Jade Universe competition. The event took place from December 5th through 11th. The pageant included various segments such as; swimwear, evening wear, casual wear, fantasy wear and a question and answer segment.

Fire at Robin’s Kitchen, San Pedro Sun
Fire Officials in San Pedro Town are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire that occurred late in the night of Tuesday December 20th. The fire partially destroyed the thatch roof of Robin’s Kitchen situated at the western end of Coconut Drive opposite Royal Palms Resort.

Island Divers Win Lion Fish Tourney, Ambergris Today
Maybe it was the weather, maybe it was the busy season, but there was not a big turnout for the Lion Fish Tournament that took place this past weekend as compared to past competitions. But what is evident is that Lion Fish are still plentiful in Belizean waters. Fishermen did bring in a fair amount of the menacing fish that is infesting the coral reef in the Caribbean.

Isla Bonita Elementary Christmas Show, Ambergris Today
With the cheer of Christmas in the air, the entire student body of Isla Bonita Elementary School put on a wonderful Christmas Show Pageant that was held at the Paradise Theater on Friday, December 16, 2011.

The Roundabout Revealed, Channel 7
The Marine Parade roundabout, we've been fussing about it since work started in late September - and today was time to put or shut up when the structure was officially opened. The...

Teenager Charged For Murder In Griga, Channel 7
A 16 year old has been charged for stabbing 21 year old Randy Vasquez to death. Police have released his name, but because he is a minor, we cannot. He was initially hospitalized after h...

Dr. Mike Deshield Passes, Channel 7
Well known, widely liked and much respected veterinarian Dr. Mike Deshield has passed away. The 54 year old died this morning at his home in Belize City. Deshield had been battling color...

Priest and Pastor Robbed In City, Channel 7
A female priest and her husband, a pastor were held up by an armed robber on Sunday night on Albert Street in Belize City. 32 year old Barbara McBride - a Priest within the Anglican C...

Chendo Sr. Will Continue In Politics, Channel 7
Rosendo Chendo Urbina Sr. has returned to Belize after fleeing the country two weeks ago. He today held a meeting with his Party Leader Dean Barrow at his Belize City office in the Whit...

Briceno Says: Where's My Christmas Assistance?, Channel 7
For the past few nights we've been telling you about the Christmas assistance that the government has set aside to be distributed in the 31 electoral divisions. Each division should get f...

GSU Goes Rural, Channel 7
And going now on a decidedly different tack in the same rural Belize district, the Gang Suppression Unit descended on Biscayne village this morning at 5:00 am. They found Four 16 Gau...

Stole Wireless Cards With A Wire, Channel 7
CELLULAR phone calls should be wireless - but our next story is about a man who used a wire to get some credits! Fifty year old Eric Barrow, a construction worker of 18 Raccoon Street w...

Plans Derailed For An Irie Christmas At Prison, Channel 7
She was carrying some Christmas dinner to her son in prison, but it instead, 53 year old Rosita Grey seems to have ended up carrying the ingredients for an irie Christmas! She is accuse...

Gifts You Can Afford, Channel 7
Last week, we showed you some high tech gadget gifts that all of us would love - but few of us can afford. Today Monica Bodden went shopping for gifts that were more practical and m...

Resort Owner Gives Employees' Kids Scholarships, Channel 7
And one San Pedro business owner is giving the gift of education. Mukul Kanabar owns Paradise Management, Blue Water Grill, Caliente Red Ginger, Wine Divine and the Phoenix Resort. He em...

BELIZE CITY MAN CHARGED FOR BURGLARY, LoveFM
Fifty year old Eric Barrow, a construction worker of Number 18 Raccoon Street who allegedly used a wire to steal phone cards from a Chinese shop, ...

BSI ADDRESSES CONSUMERS CONCERNS ABOUT SUGAR QUALITY, LoveFM
Love News sought an explanation from the producers of the commodity, Belize Sugar Industries Limited. “That sugar that you are getting right now is left ...

FAMILY AND FRIENDS MOURN DEATH OF DR. MICHAEL DESHIELD, LoveFM
Deshield had been at the forefront of Belize's bio-safety standards system since the nineties when the Belize Agricultural Health Authority, BAHA, ...

WOMAN CHARGED FOR TRYING TO SMUGGLE WEED INTO PRISON, LoveFM
A 53 year old woman who allegedly tried to smuggle 130 grams of cannabis in four foam plates into the Belize Central Prison, was charged with drug ...

DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S COMMISSION RETURNS FROM INTERNATIONAL MEETING, LoveFM
Director of the Women's Commission, Ann Marie Williams has recently returned from attending a colloquium after becoming the first Belizean and one in the ... Bryn Mawr Now

BELIZE CITY MAYOR UNVEILS TWO NEW MONUMENTS, LoveFM
The Belize City Council today inaugurated two new monuments. The project was financed by Real Estate investor, Hans Bhojwani, who has been behind the ...

Holidays at the end of the world, The Independent
You can get a flavour of their way of life with a home stay in Belize's southern ... Dr Jaime Awe, director of Belize's Institute of Archaeology "A great ...

Results of BAAA Nationals on Saturday, December 10, Amandala
... MCC Grounds on Saturday, December 10, by the Belize Amateur Athletic Association (BAAA) in conjunction with Health and Fitness Gym (formerly Body 2000). ...

Maito challenges Sergio for head of new Top League, Amandala
Elections for the Belize District Football Association will be held on Saturday, ... Both Stann Creek and Belize District elections were held on Saturday. ...

Education Minister Faber dodges questions about in US-sponsored ..., Amandala
Pastor Louis Wade, Jr., a member of the Christian leadership organization Belize Action and journalist with PLUS TV of Belmopan, first raised questions in ...

Shyne Allowed in The United States as Belize Goodwill Ambassador Only, XXLMAG.COM
“I can come to the US as a Diplomat because I'ma Goodwill Ambassador for my country Belize,” Shyne, whose father, Dean Barrow, serves as the Prime Minister ...

Stabbed in the heart – he tried to part a fight!, Amandala
Vasquez, who was employed at the Citrus Products of Belize Limited (CPBL), resided in the 2nd New Site Area of Dangriga Town with his girlfriend of five ...

An elderly man, unwanted, sent away to die, Amandala
About two months ago, an elderly resident of Belize City reportedly was put in a bus along with a box of groceries, a kit bag of clothes, an old, ...

Prince Harry cometh to Queen's state, Belize, in 2012, Amandala
(Belize is a Commonwealth nation within the British monarchical system.) The official statement details the persons who will be the Queen's emissaries ... CKNW News Talk 980

“I'll kill you and your entire family!”, Amandala
Businessman and independent mayoral candidate for Belize City, ... In October, Okeke declared that he is running as mayoral candidate in Belize City. ...

Police foil burglary in process; they arrested suspect caught on ..., Amandala
Today, Frank Trapp, 19, a food vendor/laborer of Police Street, was arraigned for burglary after police caught him in the act of burglarizing the Belize ...

Senate probes $150000 in vehicle write-offs, Amandala
There were also concerns raised over the text of the amendment to the Evidence Act, which seeks to provide for certain public officers in the Belize ...

Minor arrested for Murder in Dangriga, Channel 5
A minor from Dangriga will be spending the Christmas and New Years away from his family but safely behind bars. Because he is underage, the name of the sixteen year old will not be released. He was arrested and charged earlier today for the crime of murder, after he fatally stabbed twenty-one year old Randy

Arrests made for murdered Nigerian, Channel 5
Three men are expected to be arraigned on Wednesday for the murder of Nigerian national, forty year old Abayomi Olatunji. Olatunji, who was employed by J & B Security Firm, was viciously stabbed fifteen times and his...

Briceño says GOB didn’t give Xmas cash, Channel 5
The forty thousand dollar Christmas assistance program; who really is benefiting? In an interview with the media last Friday, following the Sitting of the House, Prime Minister Barrow confirmed that his administration launched the Christmas Assistance Program...

Macaws poached in the Chiquibul, Channel 5
The Scarlet Macaw may arguably be the most magnificent bird of the parrot family. They live in higher elevations and riparian forests, where they form their habitat in tall deciduous trees and lay about two to three...

Are you better off this Christmas, than in previous years?, Channel 5
Tonight’s question is: Are you better off this Christmas, than in previous years? Yes or No? Send your comments and responses using your SMART phones to 8686 or post your vote on our e-poll at channel5belize.com. You...

Nandini’s hands on the Roundabout, Channel 5
The Marine Parade monument was inaugurated this morning by the Belize City Mayor Zenaida Moya; the councilors mostly stayed away even though the event is one of her last as sitting mayor. The monument stands about twelve...

Dr. Michael De'Shield passes away at 54, Plus TV
Fifty four year old veterinarian Dr. Michael DeShield passed away this morning. Dr. Desheild was suffering from pan ...

Money stolen through Scotia Bank ATM card, Plus TV
Plus news received an e-mail earlier this afternoon from Patricia Dunlap a resident of Hopkins who runs a small res ...

Orphanage receives gifts from Christian Club, Plus TV
The children of Kings Children’s Homes received even more gifts yesterday. Galen University Christian Club goes by ...

Two new roundabouts unveiled in Belize City, Plus TV
It didn’t happen without some controversy, but today, an official unveiling ceremony was held for the Hans and Nand ...

USC students visit the Kings Children's Home, Plus TV
Twelve students from the University Of Southern California School Of Pharmacy are in Belize visiting the different ...

Belmopan hosts Christmas parade, Plus TV
Residents of Belmopan and surrounding areas lined the ring road last night to watch the annual Parade of Lights. In ...

Ruben Flores charged for Dangriga murder, Plus TV
Last night, PlusNews reported on the stabbing death of 21 year old Randy Vasquez of Dangriga Town. Following the in ...

Camalote couple reports aggravated burglary, Plus TV
A Camalote couple experienced a scare yesterday morning, when three men arrived at their home demanding to take the ...

Fire destroys outside kitchen in Punta Gorda, Plus TV
The National Fire Service in Punta Gorda this morning responded to a fire in Punta Gorda Town, where an outside kit ...

Grandma caught smuggling weed into prison, Plus TV
A grandmother has been found trying to smuggle weed into prison inside food containers. 53 year old Rosita Grey has ...

12/19/2011

Canary Cove to rebuild SPRCS palapa
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School palapa, which was burnt down during the summer vacation is being re-constructed, through the kind donation of Canary Cove. Mr. Gil Nunez, employee at Canary Cove, spoke to The San Pedro Sun of the project; “The owner of Canary Cove has built his dream home here on the island. He spends a third of his time here and just wants to give back to the community”.

San Pedro Traffic accident leaves 1 seriously injured
Police on Ambergris Caye are investigating an accident which occurred around 5PM at the corner of Pescador Drive and Ambergris Street and left one individual seriously injured. The injured person has been identified as Emmanuel Chi of a San Pedro Town Address. The accident involves a Yamaha YBR 125 with license plate SPM0446, driven at the time by 28 year old Mardoqueo Canto and a taxi van bearing the license plate D-0183, driven at the time by Jesus Wiltshire.

SP Dance Company Christmas Show
Sunday, December 18, 2011 was a night of great dance performances by the San Pedro Dance Company. Definitely the Christmas fever was in the air at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The show featured christmas performances and all the dancers shining on stage with their amazing costumes.

Motorcycle Slams into Taxi
Traffic came to a halt on Pescador Drive this afternoon Monday, December 19, 2011, around 5p.m., rush hour in down town San Pedro, when a motorcycle slammed into taxi making its way into the main middle street. One of the passengers sustained some injuries.

San Pedro High Hosts Basketball Nationals
San Pedro High School was host to the Basketball Nationals at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium on Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17. The two-day exciting event consisted of High School level students from all over Belize competing for the championship title. On Friday Mr. Emil Vasquez, principal of San Pedro High School, welcomed all teams and wished them the very best on the competition.

Saga Launches Calendar and Crowns Cook Off Champ
It was the Cook Off of all cook offs as the Saga Humane Society held its final fundraising cooking competition this past Friday, December 16, 2011 at Central Park. Taking the title of the grand master champ was Jan Brown with her Homemade Carrot Cake; she took home a brand new Kindle.

A Peacemaker Killed
"Blessed are the peacemakers" - at least that's how it should be at this time of year, but on Saturday night in Dangriga, one such peacemaker was killed when he tried to part a knife fight...

Bhojwani City?
After weeks of delays and grumblings that it had become a "Moya Ruin", The Mayan - style structure at the roundabout in Belize City is nearing completion. Final touches were being ap...

Judge Sets Convicted Man Free
We've heard of convicted persons getting off on appeal - it happens all the time - but today we learned of a first: a man found guilty by a jury got off at sentencing - after the judge set h...

Mother Pleads Guilty To Drug Possession; Will Spend X-Mas In Jail
A 38 year old mother of four will spend Christmas in jail after she pleaded guilty to possession of small amount of crack cocaine. Joyce Godoy - a domestic of the Hattieville area - appea...

District Education Center Burglarised: Alert Neighbor Calls Cops
This morning, The Belize District EDUCATION CENTER was loading up computers into its office - and - if you didn't know the background - you might have thought that they had gotten a Ch...

Knife-weilding Home Invader Says He Was Making A Sandwich!
Twenty year old construction worker Marin Antonio Alvarenga, who allegedly entered a house as a trespasser and attacked a 15 year old girl with a knife, was charged with aggravated burglar...

Port's Laptop Recovered
On Friday's newscast you saw Port Authority Hydrographer Michael Jenkins make a hearfelt plea for someone to return his Toughbook laptop. The computer was stolen from his car in front of ...

Rosewood – The Economic Reality
Rosewood has been in the news for months - and as we close 2011 - it remains at the center of the national discourse, as conservationists in the Toledo district continue to call for a ...

Saturday Blackouts Explained
Residents of Central, Western and Southern Belize had to deal with multiple blackouts on Saturday afternoon into evening. A public notice from BEL discloses that the power outages were ca...

National High School Basketball Champions
The national basketball Finals were played on Friday and Saturday at the San Pedro High School. The zone winners, Four male and female teams from the north south, central and west p...

Okeke Claims Workers Intimidated By Forces Unknown
When Steven first appeared on the local scene as a sculptor in the mid to late 90's, here at 7news we were the first to put him in prime time. Since then, we've faithfully followed many...

How To Spend 40k In A Constituency
As you heard the Prime Minister say on Friday, his government is distributing forty thousand dollars per division as a kind of Christmas assistance. It may sound impressive, but in ...

BREAK IN REPORTED AT DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER, LoveFM - 10 hours ago A break in was reported at the District Education Center in the Lake Independence area of Belize City. According to information obtained from a reliable ...

BELIZE CITY MAYORAL CANDIDATE SAYS EMPLOYEES BEING THREATENED, LoveFM
... just saying is this is the programs they have these are the things they can do this is how they can turn Belize around and that's just what I'm saying. ...

STABBING REPORTED IN SAN PEDRO, LoveFM
A stabbing incident just before dawn on Saturday morning has left a San Pedro man hospitalized in Belize City. Twenty year old Amin Guerrero was stabbed ...

POLICE INVESTIGATE REPORT OF STOLEN HORSES IN SOUTHERN BELIZE, LoveFM
“Two horses are reported stolen from San Jose Village in the Toledo Village. A family member of the owner of the two missing horses Emma Chub told Love News ...

Following Guatemalan Xate Trail in the Chiquibul
The Chiquibul Forest in the west has come under sustained plunder. We’ve seen the images of the illegal logging taking place and tonight, we’ll look at the lucrative xate trade. Xate are leaves from three Chamaedorea palm...

Christmas Bird Count with Audubon’s birdman
The Belize Audubon Society (BAS) traditionally conducts annual Christmas bird counts. BAS has compiled three Christmas bird counts so far. The first being the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Christmas bird count held on December fourteenth followed by...

James Adderley’s pre-Christmas Sports update
Good Evening, I’m James Adderley and this is Sports Monday. The national Secondary Schools Sporting Association proudly presented its national basketball tournament at San Pedro inside the Angel Nunez Auditorium on Saturday and we join the championship...

PRIMARY SCHOOL IN TOLEDO TO GET NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
A project for the extension of the primary school in Sunday Wood village is the Toledo district has started. The new school building project is being implemented by the Social Investment Fund at an approximate cost of four hundred and twenty two thousand dollars.

Caye Caulker’s Christmas Parade
It was short, sweet, brightly lit and noisy – the islands Xmas Parade. Santa turned up to welcome in Xmas on the island along with a number of brightly lit golf carts and trailers!! Little Starts Pre School and CCRCS Infant II J class were the winners of the competition – the kids on the Infant II J golf cart sang their Xmas songs at the top of their lungs!!

Caye Caulker Ocean Academy’s Christmas Extravaganza
Caye Caulker Ocean Academy held their Christmas Extravaganza on December 10, 2011 at the Central Park’s basketball court with games for all ages, food & drinks on sale and just the cool air with lots of camaraderie to enjoy among each other

Man stabbed and killed in Dangriga
Two men were stabbed on Saturday night in Dangriga, and one of them died. It happened at about 9pm on Saturday Dece...

Belize City mayoral candidate reports threats
Independent Belize City Mayoral candidate says his employees are being threatened. Viewers would recall that Steven...

Single mother may spend Christmas in prison
A single mother is looking at spending time in jail for the Christmas holidays. That is after police conducted a se...

Judge denies bail for man accused of attacking a minor
A Belmopan resident is accused of entering a Belize City home with a knife and attacking a 15 year old girl. 20 yea...

Ministry of Education office in Belize City burglarized
The Ministry of Education’s office in Belize City was burglarized early Saturday morning. This has been the third t...

Christmas parade in San Pedro Town
This weekend, residents of San Pedro took to the streets for a festive Christmas parade. The Christmas parade was h...

Man attacked and stabbed by four men
There was another stabbing incident, this time in San Pedro Town. A police issued report says that on Saturday Dece...

School building project launched in Toledo
You may not have heard of Sunday Wood Village before, but it is in the southern part of Belize in the Toledo Distri...

Men to stand trial for seperate sexual offences
Three men were committed to stand trial in the Supreme Court in April of next year. Kareem Hamilton, Steven ...

12/17/2011

The Holiday Lights of San Pedro
Last night, San Pedro's favorite weekly newspaper, The San Pedro Sun, hit the streets in a bedazzled golf cart cavalcade to find the very best holiday decorations. No easy task. There are so many beautifully lit houses, so many semi-hidden displays in back yards, on decks, in secret courtyards that this was an all night ...

From bleak to Bountiful a Belize Christmas miracle
Chatting with Heather on the coconut phone this morning and I got her to send me Tim Tam’s update so I could share it with all of you. [See below] Thanks to all my blog readers who answered my call for help and everyone else who came forward and helped the Word at Work make the best of a bad situation.

SP Police celebrate end of year with awards and a party
The San Pedro Police Department held its third annual Christmas Party which coincided with its monthly, quarterly and end of year awards for its officers on Saturday December 10th. The event, which took place at Fido’s Court Yard, was organized by Tammy Peterson and senior members of the San Pedro Police Department.

Belize Snapshot: Rio Frio Cave
Rio Frio Cave is located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, and it is also easily accessible when visiting Caracol Archeological Site. This is not a big cave in size or length, but it has the largest dome and entrance mouth in the country of Belize – 65-foot arched entrance and half a mile long.

Chaa Creek's National Geo Nod as World's Best
To be recognised by National Geographic as one of the top ten destinations in the entire world, well, that pretty much says it all," Chaa Creek owner and GM Lucy Fleming said. "As lifelong travellers and having been in adventure travel for over three decades, we naturally recognise National Geographic as the world's top travel authority. To be recognised by an organisation and publication we hold in such high esteem is truly an honour."

San Pedro eatery wins big award
Serving Ambergris Caye for the past ten years in the culinary world, Caramba Restaurant has made its mark and its name known throughout Belize. To add to their accolades, the restaurant has been recognized by the Trade Leader’s Club and will be receiving the International Catering Award this year. Love News spoke with owner.

Gloria Serano, Justin Awe & Mark Anderson win gold in BAAA meet
Gloria Serano, Justin Awe, Mark Anderson and Kaina Martinez each won two gold medals when the Belize Amateur Athletic Association held its annual Track and ...

Sadie Vernon boys win 3rd basketball championship
The boys of Sadie Vernon Technical High School won their third Belize City basketball championship, by winning both games of the finals over the boys of St ...

Millennium Girls win women's football finals
The Millennium Girls won the finals of the Belize District Women's Football Championship series 6-0 over the Island Stars of Caye Caulker at the Caulker ...

Mexico and Belize signed the Educational and Cultural Cooperation ...
ByBelize has renewed its Educational and Cultural Cooperation Programme with Mexico by signing a new agreement for the period 2010-2013. ...

NICH hosts 1st international Sculpture Symposium
Belizean artists and sculptors had a chance to learn ... Jacque Hildebrand of Canada, who has a home in Belize and visits very often, ...

Mayors' Forums held
Love FM organized a public forum to hear proposals on several issues from the Belize City mayoral candidates for the upcoming municipal ...

Love FM Xmas parade - a growing success
Belize City residents have come to look forward to Love FM's ... A Belize City Council vehicle led the parade, and the Holy Redeemer ...

High level delegation visits Chiquibul
British High Commissioner Patrick Ashworth and Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Jackie Brown and the European Union's representative in Belize, Mr. Cosimo ...

Orange Walk man murdered in Ladyville
They had exchanged farewells, because he and other family members who had just come down to Belize from Los Angeles to visit his son, were scheduled to ...

HIVOS pulls out – We'll survive, say Belizean NGO's
HIVOS has invested $18.5 million in as many as 20 Belizean NGO's over the past 30 years, but the agency, funded primarily by the ...

Murder rate down for 2011
Belize saw fewer murders in 2011 than 2010, according to the Belize Police ... Some 116 murders were recorded in Belize from January to November 2011. ...

Immigration Dept. investigates Western border
The Immigration Department is investigating a gross extortion report coming out of Belize's Western Border, where two women allegedly ...

12/16/2011

Rumors: Lighthouse Lager Beer Flavor Changed!?
Talk around town is that the Belize Brewing Company Ltd. has changed the flavor of their Lighthouse Lager Beer. Some customers and drinkers of Lighthouse swear that they have noticed a distinct and different taste to the Lighthouse beer after having sampled a few

Renewal of Fisher Folk Licenses 2012
The Fisheries Department hereby informs the GENERAL PUBLIC that it will start the renewal of fisher folk licenses for 2012 on December 19, 2011. Applicants are advised that they must present the following documents when

PM Barrow says excess liquidity should send loan interests rates down
The House of Representatives met in Belmopan this morning; two bills were introduced and passed, but we will have more on that later. The sitting ended by midday and we were gratefully spared of the usual theatrics. Outside the House, the Prime Minister fielded questions on a wide range of issues. In our newscast on [...]

Central Bank expected to regulate the banking system
The overabundance of local currency will predictably have an adverse effect on the availability of foreign exchange, particularly U.S. dollars. The Central Bank of Belize which is the supervisory body for commercial economic activity is expected to...

Will general elections be called early?
When will elections be called? There’s a guessing game that the next General Elections will be early and that Belizeans will be going to the polls long before the term of government expires in 2013. While the..

100 students visit Mexico’s new planetarium and museum
More than one hundred of Belize’s brightest primary school students, selected by the Mexican Embassy, travelled to Chetumal on Thursday to visit the new “Yook’ol Kaab” Planetarium and the Museum of the Mayan Culture. The students, ages...

Belizean Americans provide toys and other goodies to needy children
There were happy faces today on children from three institutions who were gifted with an assortment of wares just in time for the Christmas. The goods were collected in the US and delivered today in Belize City....

Majority of viewers would not vote for the current government in early elections
You’ve heard the Prime Minister say that you can expect general elections by the end of 2012. But on Tuesday we asked our viewers if they would vote for the current government if the election was held...

Audrey Lamb, 51, softball superstar, dies
The family of the late Audrey Dawn Lamb, 51, a former softball superstar, is making funeral preparations after she died last week. Amandala understands from the family that she had been suffering from poor heart health for the last four years of her life.

House Meeting Is Uncharacteristically Cordial
I am very grateful to him as in indeed I've said I am grateful to the entire nation of Belize because the expressions of solidarity have been constant and ...

PM Says Rice Producers Can Go Monitor BMDC
... rice consumed in this country say their sales are down by over 25% - and they have pinned the blame on the Belize Marketing and Development Corporation. ...

Don Hector Says He Never Led Mini-Rebellion On Price
"Listen to me I can say that I am the governor, will you go quote somebody and say Mr. Hector says that he is the governor of Belize?" 7 News Belize.

PM Speaks On Port Of Belize
And moving now from the public Port Authority to the private Port of Belize, two related but completely distinct entities…the news tonight about the Port of ...

Rufus The Ruffian Burgled
Tonight Belizean activist Rufus X claims he has lost four and a half million dollars - after his 4 story apartment complex was burglarized and completely ...

Tough Times As Port Loses Toughbook
But one item stolen out of a 2001 Toyota Highlander has caused a major setback for the Belize Port Authority. It's a Panasonic Toughbook computer that ...

Remanded Persons Freed
Only Earl Gill, the 23 year old security guard who was the driver of the car in which the firearm and ammunition were found, is still in custody at Belize ...

Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Royal Family members in 2012 world tour
Prince Harry: Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas. The Belize trip is only going to be about a day, and, according to News Belize, this tour is expected to be ... The Guardian

GUN CHARGES WITHDRAWN FROM FIVE PERSONS
Only Gill still remains remanded into custody at Belize Central Prison and it is believed that the charges have not been withdrawn from him because he was ...

SENATOR LISA SHOMAN IN JAMAICA ON OBSERVER MISSION
Belizean lawyer Senator Lisa Shoman is in Jamaica as an election observer ... Shoman will return to Belize on the weekend and head back to Jamaica on the ...

HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO ALLOW FOR FORENSIC EXPERTS TESTIMONY IN COURT
One of the first Bills introduced today by Prime Minister Dean Barrow seeks to amend the Evidence Act. “To provide for certain public officers in the Belize ...

BELIZE TOURISM BOARD OPENS KIOSK AT NORTHERN BORDER
Earlier this week the Belize Tourism Board officially opened its Information Kiosk at the Santa Elena Border arrival area in the Corozal District. ...

MEXICAN EMBASSY HOSTS BELIZEAN STUDENTS
One hundred Belizean students travelled to Chetumal Quintana Roo on Thursday for a day of educational fun. The children were transported to Chetumal by ADO ...

Of this and that
In Belize, we know what the term “battyman” means. So I thought I would google the word to see if perhaps I could find out whether it is in common use, ...

Intrigue and deception in the BDFA, FFB style
Under the “Belize District” section it states: “The slate presented by Mr. Michael ... (2) Mr. Michael Novelo is the incumbent vice-chairman of the Belize ...

Jury finds Kaycia Fuller, 24, guilty
Fuller is accused of the attempted murder of Judean Brown on Hibiscus Street in Belize City on October 2, 2009, and was also charged for use of deadly means ...

Schools boycott SSB Math Olympiad
Muffles College principal, Maria Johnston, the chairperson of the Belize Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (BAPSS), told today that ...

Hon. Faber defends HFLE Curriculum
As we reported earlier this week; it has recently been brought to Plus News’ attention that an HFLE primary school ...

Large donation brings Christmas spirit to needy kids
Body and Soul ministries, a Christian organization located in Roaring Creek Village, has been distributing High Sch...

Hon. Fonseca extends condolences to the PM and his family
The House of Representatives met this morning in Belmopan. While it had been announced in a cabinet release some tw...

Police help accident victim after ambulance no-show
There was an accident in Belmopan today. Sometime after one o’clock this afternoon, Juan Teul, a San Cas Security G...

Conflict forces Math Olympiad suspension
The Belize Math Olympiad is a mathematics contest for secondary school students, designed and sponsored by the Soci...

100 Belizean students visit new Planetarium in Mexico
More than 100 Belizean students, invited by the Mexican Embassy, travelled yesterday to Chetumal, Mexico, to visit ...

Road accident leaves 13 injured
An early morning traffic accident on the Southern Highway has left thirteen persons injured. The accident occurred ...

Burglars steal thousands of dollars in jewelry
Burglars steal thousands of dollars in jewelry from a Belize City residence. Luvi Valdez reported to Police that be...

More big moves in Belize's Football Association
Elections for the Cayo Football Association were held over the weekend and were carried out by the Electoral Commit...

Emerson Trapp arrested on weapon charges
A Belize City resident is tonight in prison for the offence of keeping a firearm and ammunition without a gun licen...

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