Business & Economy
Island businessman interrogated by the Commission of Inquiry on dubious land transactions and relation with former Deputy Prime Minister
On Friday, February 26th, the commission interrogated another group of persons of interest, among them San Pedro’s businessman Kevin (Zhourong) Li, who was questioned about his relationship with the former Minister in charge of the Lands Department Hugo Patt, and how he was able to obtain multiple properties within a short time.
Crime & Violence
Security forces work together to deter piracy activities increasing on Belizean waters
The Belize Police Department and the national coast guard have joined forces to combat piracy activities following the aggravated burglary at Lark Caye, six miles east of Placencia Village in southern Belize. On Friday, February 19th, thieves invaded and burglarized the home of Austrian retiree 46-year-old Christian Gusenbauer, who lives on the said caye, and shot him once.
Business & Economy
Former PM Dean Barrow answers to the Commission of Inquiry about sale of government assets
Former prime minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow explained the process when selling government property such as vehicles for more than an hour.
Crime & Violence
National Women’s Commission provides complaint mechanism for victims of gender-based violence
The National Women’s Commission (NWC) has launched its Gender-based Violence complaint mechanism to assist victims, especially those who may not have received adequate help from authorities.
Crime & Violence
Ervin Torres arraigned for the 2019 death of Caye Caulker resident
Ervin Torres was arraigned on Monday, January 25th for Causing Death by Careless Conduct of the then 31-year-old Caye Caulker resident Elmer Chub in September 2019. Chub perished during a house fire that gutted a two-story building on Langosta Street, where he lived.
Crime & Violence
Four islanders detained for possession of cocaine
A group of island residents was detained after 127 grams of suspected cocaine was found at a residence in the San Pedrito Area.On Tuesday,...
Crime & Violence
Reduced crime and only one murder in San Pedro for 2020
OIC Noble credits the team work between the police and the community for the reduction in crime. "We are a team working for one cause."
Crime & Violence
Anke Doehm’s criminal case remains adjourned
A check with the Supreme Court in Belize City confirmed that Doehm remains in the country. Her court appearance reportedly took place in May of this year, and since then, no other court appearances are confirmed. The amount of time between court appearances is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw the Supreme Court temporarily closed at times.