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Third Party Running

By Sandy at 02/05/07 00:35

The party called Vision is has announced it's electoral plans and VIP ending up third in the last election is exploring the possibility of merging with We the People Movement even though no independent candidate has ever has electoral success in a national election.

Original source: News5. Third party announces its plans for 2008 election

Oil and Water Don't Mix

A malfunctioning oil well, Michael Usher number two, spread a fine mist of oil on the water downwind form the site which included the reservoir which is used by the community's chicken processing plant. It is now reported that this water is no longer contaminated.

Original source: News5. B.N.E:Spanish Lookout reservoir clear of oil

Mayan Artefacts stolen

Erick and Esquin Archila were arrested and charged with illegal possession when they could not product a licence for the Mayan artificts. The pieces have been returned to Department of Archaeology.

Original source: News5. Guatemalans busted with Mayan artefacts

Dangriga man arrested for Arson

Luis Lambert and his broth Fitzgerald have been having a longstanding dispute which has ended in Lambert burning down a house belonging to his family. Luis was shot during the arrest and is also charged with Aggrevated Assault.

Original source: News5. Argument between brothers leads to Dangriga arson

Belize Communications Gives 21 Days Notice

Belize Telecommunications Limited has been served 21 day notice of industrial action by Belize Communications Workers. And are planning on total work to rule after the firing of 3 workers.

Original source: News5. B.T.L. workers serve notice of industrial action

1 Killed in Accident

Seventy-nine year old Oswald Young who was called "Daddy" was travelling as a passenger when the vehicle collided into a pickup truck travelling in the opposite direction and died on the spot from severe head injuries

Original source: News5. N. Highway accident kills one, injures two others

Possible Union Strike

Three B.T.L. employees, Andy Sutherland, Nelson Young and Enrique Monima all union liaison officers, were dissmissed without explanation in violation of the B.C.W.U.'s agreement with the company.

Original source: News5. Union contemplates strike action against B.T.L.

Police Need Help

A body was found around 6:30 this morning in Ladyville from what appeard to be a gunshot to the lower left back. The body was found wearing a light coloured shirt, short sleeved, black jeans and white tennis shoes. Police have no clues as to who it may be and seek help in identifying the body.

Original source: News5. Police ask public's help to identify corpse

Bloody Corpse of Reporter found in bed

Richard Hulse, although never seen on TV, but always was on time with his stories about crime written up after visiting Magistrate's Court and the Supreme Court was found bludgeoned to death in his blood splattered one room wooden house.

Original source: News5. Veteran Cour reporter murdered in his bed

Fake ID Lands Taliban collaborator in prison

James Ujaama convicted of aiding the Taliban was found guilty and sent to prison vor violating parole by travelling with fake Mexican Passport. He has been sentenced to two years in a fedeal prison.

Original source: International Herald Tribune/Americas. US Taliban collaborator sent back to prison after trip to Belize with fake passport