A sixty-four-year-old Hattieville resident is facing seven years behind bars for the sexual assault of a minor. Leo Smith stood trial for allegedly asking a ten-year-old for sex. He then promised her that he would give her two dollars in exchange. The trial against Smith
Just a few days after the five-year death anniversary of Dangriga resident Geraldine Flowers, the family is speaking up to voice confusion over the matter. In June 2019, forty-one-year-old Flowers was found shot dead inside her home and her cousin, Stephen Reid who had been
On Friday, Mayor Earl Trapp wrote the chairman of the United Democratic Party demanding the immediate dismissal of Collet Area Representative Patrick Faber for bringing the U.D.P. into disrepute. That letter was leaked to the media and made headlines in our evening newscast. On July
Doris Grant, the woman accused of a multitude of fraudulent land transactions was back in court. The charge of being a member of a gang, was called up today but apparently there was a judgment in the High Court today that was not in Grant’s
Bradley chided the government for what he thought were inappropriate methods of dealing with police matters where criminals are concerned. He lamented on the amount that is invested on training law enforcement personnel and compared Belize to Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, described as a man with
A new sexual harassment legislation is seeking to hold employers accountable, to ensure that there is a zero-tolerance policy in workplaces across the country. The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act was recently debated and passed through the National Assembly with support from both sides of the aisle.
We also reached out to the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry for its position on the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill. Just before news time B.C.C.I. sent a statement saying that it has reviewed and engaged its membership on the proposed bill. B.C.C.I. says it supports
The Belize International Music and Food Festival had its hiccups, but it was a significant boost for business in San Pedro. While the official figures are yet to be released, the preliminary report is that the event provided economic stimulus to the town during the
Scavone said that if there was one downside to the festival it was the chaos that the overcrowding caused to the traffic in San Pedro. The island town, known for already congested streets during peak time, was overwhelmed this weekend. Scavone said that there are
Benksaid Bembe is officially for sale. The Kriol and English storybook written and translated by Belize Kriol language enthusiast, Silvaana Udz, hit the shelves today at the Angelus Press. The publication features illustrations from artist David Smith and promises pages of comedy and Belizean expressions
