Monthly Archives: April, 2019
Wolfe’s Woofers
Wolfe’s Woofer: Stuck in Traffic
“Linsford is running late but he’ll be here,” Mario said.
“That means Maria decided to let him go out for a change,” Vernon said. “She...
Dr. Love
Doctor Love: Personal Achievement
"The brain needs stimulation to be creative. How does a brain receiving no new input become stimulated to create?"
Entertainment
Easter 2019 was all about the beach on Ambergris Caye
San Pedro Town saw a different vibe for Easter 2019, with a scale -back in the usual large beach events.
Community and Society
Child ‘kidnapping’ case opens questions on child custody laws
The public is reminded that under the Laws of Belize when a marriage or common-law union dissolves, the same benefits as maintenance and a division of properties are equal, but the child custody is not. When married couples separate, the custody of the child is equally shared (50 %) to each parent, which means both have a saying in all decisions involving the child. When in a common-law union breaks, 100% custody automatically goes to the mother, and the father only has visiting rights. However, a father can always fight that decision via the Family Court if he has proof that the mother is a harm to the chil
Sports
Martin Dawson wins MMA title in Mexico
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) coach and fighter, Martin Dawson, returned to the island as a champion after emerging victorious in a Jiu-Jitsu super fight in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico.
Business & Economy
No more fishing licenses for Guatemalans with Belizean documents
After numerous reports of excessive and illegal fishing, approximately 38 Guatemalan fishermen will not have their license renewed to fish the southern waters of Belize, particularly around the Sarstoon River area.
Police News
Police Report: 2.5 kilos of Cannabis Found
Around 9AM on Thursday, April 25th, San Pedro Police was made aware of a large square parcel by the cemetery on the beach side in downtown San Pedro.
Government
GOB to fight current injunction regarding the ICJ referendum at the Supreme Court
The Government of Belize (GOB) continues its legal battle with the Opposition People’s United Party (PUP) regarding the holding of the national referendum on whether to settle the territorial dispute with Guatemala at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
