Fifty-one-year-old Cecil Franklin was remanded today on a charge of rape after he allegedly raped a woman inside her apartment. The victim told police that Franklin, whom she knew and who goes by the nickname “GI Joe," ambushed her at her apartment door, placed a
A security guard of Ambergris Caye has been fined four hundred dollars for slapping his common-law wife. Forty-year-old Jose Garcia was arraigned in the magistrate’s court today and admitted to slapping Norma Noh twice. The incident happened on Saturday at their residence thirteen miles north
What if there was a way for your money to earn interest or dividends outside of a traditional savings account? Many Belizeans place their hard-earned money in savings accounts, earning up to two percent annually at banks or up to four percent at credit unions.
While Moses Barrow maintains that the event hosted on Sunday by the Tracy Panton-led Alliance for Democracy was not a legitimate U.D.P. convention, the alliance is standing firm. In a press release issued today by Panton under the U.D.P. banner, she declared that Barrow is
Returning to Moses Barrow, he claims to have invested millions of dollars in the U.D.P., including funds for standard bearers who do not back his leadership. Barrow further stated that The Alliance is eager to claim the U.D.P. name due to the challenges of securing
At today’s press conference, former U.D.P. minister Anthony “Boots” Martinez explained that he never relied on the party to fund his political campaigns. Instead, he funded his campaigns out of pocket, acquiring the money by any means necessary. He, however, used an old saying—one that
Disney has released the trailer for the upcoming documentary The Honorable Shyne, which explores the journey of Moses “Shyne” Barrow. Barrow gained fame in the late 1990s as an emerging rap star, but his career took a downturn after he was charged in connection with
A man is reportedly missing, and his cousin came forward to ask the public to help her locate him. Nichole McDonald told News Five today that he was informed by a police officer last week that thirty-seven-year-old Akeem Morgan did not report to court for
A network of Indigenous leaders from across the country recently convened for a dialogue to amplify their voices and address environmental issues in their indigenous spaces. Supported by the University of California, the event was held both online and in person at the Sir Colville
Culture and beauty come together in a stunning display of designer craftsmanship, as showcased in the Miss Universe Belize 2024 national costume, unveiled this morning. The costume draws inspiration from the traditional Mayan Deer Dance, which is still performed at special ceremonies today. More than
