Cargo Vessel Departs Belize Amid P.B.L./C.W.U. Logjam
Tonight, there is still no progress on the pending discharge of cargo vessels scheduled to arrive at the Port of Belize Limited. Despite the Christian Workers Union and the management [...]
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Why Did Labor Dept. Hesitate to Intervene in P.B.L./C.W.U. Dispute?
On Thursday, the Christian Workers Union called out the Ministry of Labor for failing to intervene in the dispute between the waterfront workers and their employer. According to the C.W.U. [...]
No Agreement with Stevedores on Compensation Package
Late this evening, the Christian Workers Union fired off a press release responding to the Port of Belize Limited. That statement says, “C.W.U. offered options for a prompt resolution of [...]
Another Murder in Ladyville, James Bainton is Shot & Killed
Another murder was recorded overnight; this time in Ladyville. The details of the tragedy are that a brawl between a pair of siblings and a group of men from the [...]
Four Injured & A Fifth Drowns During High-Powered Crossfire
Four persons are being hospitalized and a fifth reportedly drowned as a result of a shootout between two groups of men who were involved in a high-speed chase on Thursday [...]
Police Commissioner: The Shooting Near the Pueblo Viejo Ferry Was Drug- related
This evening Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams gave the media the information that the police have thus far on the incident. While he said the police are still trying to [...]
Dangriga Murder is the Result of a Previous Stabbing Incident
On Thursday night, we reported on the murder of thirty-five-year-old Elroy Quinonez. The father of four was a stone’s throw away from his home playing with two of his sons [...]
ComPol on Call for Review of Gun License Approval, Moratorium
The open war of words between Chester Williams and Shyne Barrow continues. Today, the media caught up with the Commissioner of Police to get some clarification on reports that the [...]
L.I.U. Kicks Off 2023 Sprite Basketball Tournament
This afternoon at Lopez Mateo’s Park in Belize City, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Belize Police Department kicked off its annual basketball tournament. Dubbed the William Dawson Sprite [...]
WHO: COVID is No Longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The coronavirus disease, otherwise known as COVID-19, is no longer deemed a public health emergency of international concern. The World Health Organization made the announcement today, after more than three [...]
Celebrating Pet Month with Belize’s own Dog Whisperer
The month of May is celebrated as Pet Month; it recognizes domesticated animals that have secured a place in the hearts and homes of owners. But while we celebrate the [...]
