The United Democratic Party brought its message straight to the streets of Belize City today, rallying outside the Social Security Board headquarters to make their voices heard. From just after nine this morning, supporters gathered with placards urging the board to say no to BTL’s
And even before today’s protest could get off the ground, police were already making moves. Members of the GI3 detained Brian “Yellowman” Audinett in the Mesopotamia Division and took him to the Queen Street Police Station, where he was held throughout the morning. But the
By midday, Brian “Yellowman” Audinett was back on the streets, free from the jail cell that kept him from joining today’s protest. You’ll remember Audinett as the man who led demonstrators into the BTL compound just last Tuesday. So, was today’s detention about public safety,
Labor leaders also took their protest directly to the headquarters of the Social Security Board, despite being denied official permission to demonstrate. The National Trade Union Congress gathered outside the building, protesting alongside, but distinctly separate from, a demonstration by the United Democratic Party. While
Tonight, a family in La Democracia village is reeling after a deadly shooting they say was no accident. Twenty one year old Paul Smith Jr. was killed in what relatives and witnesses describe as a targeted ambush, one that unfolded moments after a heated argument
Tonight, a mother and daughter from Punta Gorda are facing serious drug charges after a police search turned up a large quantity of crack cocaine. Officers say the discovery was made Tuesday during the execution of a search warrant at a home on Cerro Road,
A Belize City fisherman is in police custody tonight after what investigators say was a failed attempt to dump an illegal gun. Police report that just before ten o’clock on Monday morning, officers on motorcycle patrol along Riverside Street spotted twenty‑four‑year‑old Kyle Cadle riding a
In a country where staying connected has never mattered more, a bold business move is raising serious concerns. Belize Telemedia Limited, already the heavyweight in the telecom industry, wants to buy out its rival, Speednet. Supporters say the deal could mean smoother operations and better
There’s been growing talk in recent weeks about a new statutory instrument aimed at capping telecom prices and protecting consumers, but is it really needed? Especially when the Public Utilities Commission is already taking a close look at market dominance in the sector and exploring
As we mentioned earlier, the Public Utilities Commission’s early findings show that BTL already holds the strongest position in the telecom market. So, the big question now is this, if BTL is allowed to buy Speednet, does that turn the company into a full‑blown monopoly?
