Central America. Travel. Investments. Real Estate. News.
index-February-2007-4.html English News Blog for  Belize News Blog February Archive 

Nine New Candidates Makes it a Race

By Sandy at 02/22/07 22:19

National Reform Party's theme song "Let Us Rise" was playing full strength as the Fifth party steps up, throws their hat in the ring and introduces nine of their dandidates to the Belizean public.

Original source: News5. Third party? N.R.P. makes it five

Sir John Muria Called to Supreme Court

For the next two years Sir John Muria will serve in Belize as a Supreme Court Justice through the auspices of the Commonwealth Secretariat. He then addressed the legal community to state that he will serve the people of this Country to the best of his abilities.

Original source: News5. New Supreme Court Justice sworn in

Moises Cal Has Big Problems

After the announcement of Moises Cal that he was quitting as the P.U.P. in Belmopan over accusations of money laundering it has been discovered he and his party have bigger problems than just politics.

Original source: News5. Cal accused of money laundering, but no charges yet

Peter Pan Grounded

Peter Pan peanut butter and Great Value peanut butter, that popular children's food, has been recalled as both have been found to be tainted. Check the product code of any you may have in your cupboard. If the product code begins with 2111 do not open the jar.

Original source: New5. Tainted peanut butter recalled from shelves

Novelo's Must Pay Court Costs

This afternoon saw the beginning of the Novelo brother's case against the Development Finance Corporation and their application was completely dismissed and they are ordered to pay court costs as neither they nor their attorney showed up.

Original source: News5. Novelo brothers lose bid to derail D.F.C. probe

Follow Up on Murder in Ladyville

We reported on a murder which took place in the afternoon in Belize City. It is now know that this murder was the act of revenge and tragedy. Koffi Beeks has left behind a 4 year old son who will have to be told eventually what happened to his father.

Original source: 7News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. 7newsbelize. com/ index. shtml#4, anchor: Deadly Revenge in Ladyville]

Children See Violent Crimes

Younger children were asked how much they knew about violent crimes and the people asking were surprised at just how much they really knew. Things like neighbors burning down the childs house, being on the scene of violent killings, even killings happening right in front of their faces. Is it any wonder these children grow up knowing violence and follow suit?

Original source: 7News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. 7newsbelize. com/ index. shtml#9, anchor: What Kids Really Know About Crime]

Rapist Gets 18 Months

Be careful when a stranger asks for water as this housewife found out when 33 year old Clifford Nicholson ask for some. Instead of the water he really wanted to rape her at knifepoint. He will serve his sentence following one he is now serving for 2 years on an unrelated charge.

Original source: 7News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. 7newsbelize. com/ index. shtml#7, anchor: Cliff Nicholson Gets 18 Months for Sexual Assault]

March in City to Gridlock Traffic

Be prepared for heavy congestion and gridlocked traffic in downtown Belize City tomorrow. Starting at 9:00 a demonstration and march of protestors with respect to health issues was organized by the Belize Medical and Dental Union will take over the City.

Original source: 7News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. 7newsbelize. com/ index. shtml#3, anchor: Prepare for Traffic Deadlock in Downtown Belize City]

Junior Ranking to Headline

Junior Ranking, born Lloyd Carlton McFarlane Junior, will be headlining the musical event of the year according to local concert promoters. He is new to the reggae scene but is about to blast his way to the top.

Original source: News5. Belizean artist to headline weekend concert