Before the case was adjourned, Justice Pilgrim shared with Selgado a copy of a sentencing guideline from another country on attempted murder, explaining that he had not seen a sentencing guideline for this region that he could share. Selgado noted upon receipt of the guideline
On Monday, the Belize Electricity Limited informed its customers that CFE Mexico is encountering difficulties in maintaining power supply to our grid. As a result, CFE has asked the company to make the necessary arrangement to supply Belize’s demand from our local generation sources. According
According to Moreno, since Monday night there have been numerous interruptions to electricity supply across the country because of high demand and inadequate supply. B.E.L. is urging customers to curtail their use of power. He noted that with the commissioning of the upgraded feeder at
Earlier in our newscast, we told you about convicted attorney Oscar Selgado’s court appearance. He is being represented by attorney Arthur Saldivar who lays blame for delays at the courts on the frequent power outages. According to Saldivar, far beyond the heat, the court system
Thousands from across the country converged on the National Agriculture and Trade Show Grounds over the weekend for the annual event in the Cayo District. There was a lot to see and do, and of course plenty to spend on. The weekend also included loads
Over twelve weeks of highly competitive football in the William Dawson Peace Cup came to an end on Sunday. Twelve teams, comprised of more than two hundred and fifty players and staff, started the tournament on January sixth. But there can only be one. After
An operation was deployed in Chetumal after several violent incidents were recorded in the last few hours. Given the growing insecurity in several areas of Quintana Roo, 200 members of the Army, Air Force, and National Guard arrived in the capital municipality of Othón Pompeyo Blanco in artillery
According to Belize Electricity Limited, a "burnt crossarm on a transmission structure in a remote area of the Corozal District" was identified as the fault that led to an unplanned power outage that affected certain parts of the country. B.E.L. teams conducted temporary repairs to restore
Belize Rural South Area Representative Andre Perez was recently welcomed back to Cabinet following a lengthy suspension. Perez returned as the Minister of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management. He was sidelined from the government following accusations of sexual misconduct by attorney Wendy Auxillou. Prime Minister John
The Belize City Council announced today the appointment of Alex Nolberto as the new Director of Finance, effective June 3, 2024. According to the Council, the appointment follows a "thorough selection process and official recommendation by the interview committee." The Council says, "Nolberto brings with him over twenty
