Former Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Belize News Network (BNN), accusing the Facebook blog of publishing false and defamatory statements regarding the surrender of his diplomatic passport. The letter, sent by Pitts Pitts & Associates on Barrow’s behalf, demands the
Former Opposition Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow has issued a formal demand for retraction and apology from 7News Belize, following what he claims is a defamatory report regarding the surrender of his diplomatic passport. Through his legal representatives, WA Lindo LLP, Barrow has alleged that the news
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, causing significant damage and casualties. The epicentre was near Myanmar's Mandalay region. In Bangkok, Thailand, a 33-storey building under construction collapsed, resulting in at least two deaths and several injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing
Among the standout changes Prime Minister John Briceño made when he started his second term was taking charge of the sugar industry himself. Under the previous P.U.P. administration, this sector was managed by the Minister of Agriculture, Jose Abelardo Mai. Now, the PM has taken
Earlier this month, the mill at Tower Hill finally resumed processing sugarcane after a two-week delay caused by relentless rains and mud-caked cane. Although the quality of the cane has improved somewhat, industry insiders are worried that there might not be enough time to match
In a recent interview, the PM mentioned that the B.S.C.F.A. is hesitant to sign the Fair Trade letter of enhancement. He pointed out that this reluctance is causing cane farmers in the association to miss out on potential benefits. Today, Ortega explained that there are
After over two years of hard work, the People’s Constitution has rolled out its third draft report, packed with one hundred and sixty-seven recommendations. This hundred-and-twenty-nine-page document, titled 'Compilation of PCC Recommendations,' is based on feedback from more than six thousand, six hundred and ninety
As Orozco mentioned, there are several recommendations in the draft report that he finds satisfactory. However, he pointed out at least nine recommendations that he believes are not beneficial for Belize. Orozco argues that the report contradicts itself and the mandate of the PCC. Caleb Orozco,
After spending over five months on remand for child pornography and sexual assault of a ten-year-old, Shania Shahera Welch, a twenty-one-year-old student from Gales Point Manatee, is finally out on bail. Her case wrapped up in a preliminary inquiry last Monday, March seventeenth, at the
A very emotional and hurt Elroy Williams couldn't lift his head after hearing he must serve prison time for attempted murder. Despite having only two years, seven months, and eleven days left behind bars, Williams, who had been separated from his wife, visited her in
