Stake Bank’s multimillion dollar claim, a lawsuit that was brought against the Government of Belize prior to the company falling into receivership, has been discontinued. On Friday, the law firm of Barrow & Williams issued a notice to the High Court that Claim Number two
Sentencing for embattled attorney Oscar Selgado is set for June fourteenth, when High Court Justice Nigel Pilgrim will decide whether Selgado, who has been convicted of abetment to murder, will be given prison time for the crime he committed. The past two weeks have seen
During this afternoon’s hearing, Selgado’s attorney put forward that the convicted lawyer also has a mortgage that he is required to pay and that he stands to lose his life, as well as other properties, should he be given a custodial sentence. Attorney Saldivar was
Schoolchildren have their own culture. During their break time, they engage in whatever game is trending. With the advent of technology and the internet, that may be less so for children who prefer to stay connected, but for those of us who grew up in
Over the weekend, special invited guests attended the soft launch of a new restaurant and lounge in Cayo District. It’s called 3 Senses and it’s a fine-dining experience that appeals to the faculties of sight, smell and taste. The brainchild of a husband and wife
Miss Universe Belize, Halima Hoy, is preparing to face off against other contestants on the world stage. She has the support of many Belizeans behind her, including well-known artist Alex Sanker. This afternoon, Sanker unveiled a painting depicting Hoy in a stunning black dress, emerging
It’s been more than three months since the first e-bus arrived as part of Belize City’s gradual shift from fuel-operated to electric buses for public transportation. The Belize City Council says there’s been a lot of work done over that time to make the transition
A team from the International Fund for Agriculture and Development, I.F.A.D., has completed a series of studies on the projects implemented through the Resilient Rural Belize Project. These analyses were executed from May seventh to twenty-fourth, through the fund’s Independent Office of Evaluation which seeks
Holy Redeemer Credit Union saw a record turnout for its Eighth Annual General Meeting inside the Belize City Civic Center. In its eightieth year, the financial institution has hit a few milestones that were highlighted during the meeting, including breaking ground for its Belmopan headquarters
News Five has confirmed that Stake Bank Enterprise Limited has discontinued claims against the government and other parties. Stake Bank had filed a claim against the Attorney General of Belize, the National Environmental Appraisal Committee, Portico Enterprise Limited, Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited, Belize Cruise Development
