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The result of a post-mortem examination is still outstanding, following the death of Derrick Uh. The twenty-year-old Cristo Rey resident was detained by officers at the San Joaquin Fiesta in [...]
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But, how can the police department investigate its own? Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa told the media today that the family has been afforded the opportunity to appoint a [...]
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Will the Uh family be compensated for the wrongful death of Derrick? That was a question posed to the Minister of Home Affairs earlier today. While legal recourse via a [...]
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In the wake of Derrick Uh’s death, the United Democratic Party called for the removal of ComPol Chester Williams, C.E.O. Kevin Arthurs and Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa. Today, [...]
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In late July, a state of emergency was declared for Lake Independence as a reaction to the increased tension and gun violence in that area of south side Belize City. [...]
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The public saga that’s being perpetuated within the United Democratic Party over decisions made by its leadership has spilled over into another day. Party Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte explained to the [...]
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The U.D.P’s only elected Mayor, Earl Trapp, has also penned a few lines on his opinion of the ongoing internal rift. He addressed his views in the form of a [...]
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A woman from San Ignacio Town is urging the Belize Police Department to act swiftly in detaining her ex-common-law husband, Ludin Najera, after he allegedly attacked her in a fit [...]
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Earlier today, we got a chance to speak with Tanya Santos the C.E.O in the Ministry of Human Development who commented on the high number of domestic violence reports in [...]
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Over the past two weeks, there have been multiple reports of minors being victims of sexual assault and rape, some by people they know or from within their household. Earlier [...]
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Eighteen promising students attending government schools across Belize, who needed assistance to either begin or continue their high school education, have received scholarship certificates and stipends through a joint effort [...]
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The new school year is less than a month away from opening and the Ministry of Education is ready for that date. Today, we caught up with Minister of Education, [...]
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Belizean Powerlifter Alida Sharp dominated the competition at the nineteenth North American Powerlifting Competition in Panama City. Sharp broke two North American records, tied a third record, and captured gold [...]
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Fuel prices are falling globally. Last week, the global benchmark for oil prices has fallen below one hundred U.S dollars per barrel, down from over one hundred and twenty dollars [...]
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During the launch of the MSME Road Show on August fourth, an announcement was made that the Government of Belize is proposing to offer MSMEs one million dollars in duty [...]
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The Government of Belize is not prepared to change its stance on Vulcan Mineral Company and its proposed mining plans near Gales Point Manatee. As we reported, Minister of Natural [...]
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Last week, travel media brand Passport Heavy premiered its Belize episode of the popular television program after filming at various locations across the country over a period of thirty days. [...]
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Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler and other government officials returned from a working visit to Canada last week where they met with representatives from various airline companies. During those meetings, Mahler [...]
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On Monday, the Tourism Police Unit received a donation of motorcycles and bicycles from the Ministry of Tourism to assist personnel from the agency with patrolling the streets of Belize [...]
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