The Christian Workers Union (CWU) has formally notified the Government of Belize of its intent to take industrial action against the Port of Belize Limited (PBL) amid ongoing labour disputes. In a letter dated January 31 and addressed to Minister of Labour Oscar Requena, CWU President
A Friday night shooting in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo District, claimed the life of 30-year-old Seferino Maas Pop. According to police reports, Pop was sitting on his veranda with his wife around 7:36 p.m. when someone called out to him. As he responded, a barrage of
Several shots were fired last night at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex. Gang leader Brandon Baptist was murdered. Police have released the official report: "Police are investigating a shooting incident that injured three people and fatally wounded one in Belize City. The investigation began when police
The infamous Brandon Baptist was shot dead earlier tonight. It happened at the Marion John Sporting Complex while a football match was ongoing. Exclusive footage captured by News 5 shows that multiple shots were fired and the crowd scattered. This is a developing story.
Former Police Corporal Deandre Reid has taken to social media to share his side of the story after being dismissed for shooting and killing the Governor General’s dog while on duty. Reid, who served as a cop for nearly a decade, explained that he had
On Wednesday, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams told reporters that the adjudicator had recommended dismissal. However, we now know that isn't accurate. It was ComPol Williams who revisited the case and upgraded the fine to a dismissal. But was he under pressure from external influences
The family of dismissed Police Corporal Deandre Reid plans to appeal the commissioner's decision to the Belize Advisory Council. ComPol Williams stated that if the council overturns his ruling, he will accept it, paving the way for Reid's reinstatement as a police officer. [caption id="attachment_34587" align="alignright"
Much of the skepticism around ComPol William's decision to dismiss PC Deandre Reid stems from similar incidents in the past that didn't result in dismissal. We confronted the commissioner with this point. Here's his response. Paul Lopez “You have officers in the force that have been caught
Just a week ago, we heard about U.D.P. Cayo North Standard Bearer Doctor Omar Figueroa switching his support from the Alliance for Democracy to Shyne Barrow’s faction of the U.D.P. Today, Orange Walk East Standard Bearer Elodio Aragon Junior is making headlines. Aragon announced in
Aragon highlighted that his party has historically provided Belizeans with a clear sense of direction. Although he is stepping aside amid the ongoing power struggle within the party's leadership, his loyalty to the U.D.P. remains unwavering. He stated that he has no conflicts with anyone
