“Revolt” or “sober discussion”?
Photo: Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism
Portico “Definitive Agreement” scandal rankles PUP Cabinet
by Marco Lopez
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. June 1, 2023
“There was no revolt, there was a sober discussion on the issues,” is the reply Minister of Tourism, Hon. Anthony Mahler gave the media when...
Jasmine Hartin fined $75 grand for manslaughter by negligence
by Roy Davis (freelance reporter)
BELIZE CITY, Wed. May 31, 2023
A fine of $75,000 was imposed on Canadian socialite, Jasmine Hartin, 33, for the death of Superintendent of Police Henry Jemmott, 42, for which...
PBL asks Ombudsman to investigate Contreras
Photo: Former UDP Minister Erwin Contreras
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. June 1, 2023
Port of Belize Ltd. (PBL) is pursuing all avenues regarding the Definitive Agreement signed by former UDP Minister Erwin Contreras and Portico Enterprises...
Cane harvesting issues
Photo: Ariel view of BSI's Tower Hill Factory
Cane supply to BSI impacted by labour shortage as crop end draws near
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. June 1, 2023
As the end of the 2022/2023 sugar crop season up north...
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Former Appeals Justice Samuel Lungole Awich sues GoB
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. June 1, 2023
Former Belizean Court of Appeal Justice, Samuel Lungole Awich, 76, is suing the Social Security Board (1st Defendant) and the Government of Belize through the Attorney General’s Ministry....
Was Kareem Martinez a good cop or rogue cop?
Photo: Kareem Martinez
The Justice for Laddie Foundation takes offense to COMPOL Williams defending former police corporal, Kareem Martinez, for saying that he’s an “outstanding police officer”.
by Charles Gladden
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. June 1, 2023
Last...
CB & Elinor: Love is a color that never fades
I originally wrote this piece back in 2019 shortly after leaving Mr. Charlie’s house with my mom. It came to mind recently when we read Mr. Colin Hyde’s memoir for a class of mine at UB, and I thought to share it with my class, and then my family, including my grandfather, who is a very close friend of Mr. Charlie Hyde. It is he who told me that Mr. Hyde has a very important upcoming birthday.
As Mr. Charlie is turning 100 years old in a few days, I thought to revisit this piece that celebrates his life along with the late Ms. Elinor. I would like to present it to...
Editorial
Portico’s stock surges; Waterloo’s stock plummets
Some Belizeans took exception when the editorial page described the present Briceño government as possibly the hardest working one we’ve ever had; certainly, there can be no complaints with...
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Elderly Belizean killed in Chicago
by Charles Gladden
CHICAGO, USA, Thurs. June 1, 2023
An elderly Belizean woman was fatally wounded...
CEMO hosts Hurricane Preparedness Symposium
Photo: Stakeholders attending the CEMO symposium
by Kristen Ku
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. June 1, 2023
As Belize enters the 2023 hurricane season, beginning June 1, Belize City has geared up for its preparedness and response efforts with the “Building Disaster Resilience Symposium”. This important event, hosted by the Belize City...
BSI claims conflict-of-interest ; Min. Mai : “ASR/BSI hasto come clean.”
Photo: Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture
ORANGE WALK, Thurs. June 1, 2023
Apart from seeking declarations on the constitutionality of multiple sections of the new sugar regulations, Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. (BSI) is...
From the Publisher
(NOTE: I wrote the following short essay in 1975. It was published in a publication called FEELINGS in that...
Features
A violation and a tragedy that could have been averted
by Colin Hyde
I do not doubt the young woman...
Minister Dolores’ call for respect, unity and ethnic cooperation — only possible through respect, honesty, trust, love, fairness, and real reforms
by Wellington C. Ramos, Adjunct Professor in Political Science...
Sports
Stann Creek wins FFB U20 National Male Elite Football Championship 2023
Photo: Champions of the U20 Male Elite League Stann...
BTB U-13 Mundialito 2023 Week 6 scores and standings
Photo: Kyrone Martinez of Tutbay Yabra
BELIZE CITY, Wed. May...