William "Danny" Mason and Ryan Rhaburn were indicted at the High Court this morning before Justice Nigel Pilgrim, each facing two counts of kidnapping. Mason was additionally charged with blackmail. Both men pleaded not guilty. Mason seemed surprised at the development, stating he was unaware that
The National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) has expressed shock and sadness following the arrest of its president, Rev. Victor Hernandez, on charges of sexual crimes. In an official statement, the association said, “Situations like this are extremely serious and violate God’s Biblical standards for
The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Price Family. This is to ensure the preservation and transformation of the Price Family Home at #3 Pickstock Street, Belize City. A release from NICH says, "This
Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow delivered his State of the Nation address today in response to Prime Minister John Briceño’s presentation on Tuesday. Barrow spoke for forty minutes on matters related to the economy, education, health, crime and more. But, unlike the elaborate
In the previous story, we told you that Commissioner of Police Chester Williams refuted claims made by the opposition leader during his State of the Nation live broadcast. Barrow stated that the murder rate has increased by forty percent year-to-date. ComPol Williams has since issued
Reporters spoke with the Leader of the Opposition, following his State of the Nation address. He was asked to comment on the agreement he reached with the prime minister to deliver their State of the Nation Address ahead of the Independence Day ceremony. Barrow says
Barrow was also asked for his thoughts on Prime Minister John Briceño’s twenty-minute State of the Nation address. He described it as safe, superficial and lacking depth. Here is what he told reporters. [caption id="attachment_21797" align="alignright" width="300"] Moses “Shyne” Barrow[/caption] Moses “Shyne” Barrow, Leader of the Opposition
On Tuesday, Prime Minister John Briceño told the country in his State of the Nation address that the inflation rate has gone down by two-point-five percent. The persons we checked with about their shopping experiences disagreed with the PM, citing instances where basic food items
The National Evangelical Association of Belize is under fire, following the arraignment of Pastor Victor Hernandez. The sixty-five-year-old is the president of NEAB and heads up the Toledo Faith Outreach Christian Center. Hernandez has been charged for two counts of sexual offenses, including rape and
Well-known street figure, Jermaine “Horse” Garnett has been charged for abetment to robbery and is being held without bail at the Belize Central Prison tonight. Garnett has been on lock down since August when he was swept up under the State of Emergency. He was
