A house fire broke out in Ambergris Caye on Friday night. The fire damaged a home located near the lagoon on the west side of the island. No injuries were reported. Reports are that the homeowner was on the island at the time of the incident.
At least 65 people have been killed and more than 2,300 arrested in Iran over the past two weeks, according to a US-based human rights group. Protests have spread to at least 100 cities across all 31 provinces in Iran. The protests are motivated by
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Johnson Street in the Old Capital today. Initial investigation revealed that the incident claimed the life of Kyron Armstrong. Police have not confirmed any suspects as yet.
Another Caribbean newspaper is putting down its pen. Is it a warning sign for democracy itself? Media leaders say yes. The Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC) has described the impending closure of Trinidad and Tobago’s Newsday as a “sobering moment for Caribbean media”. It said
After months of rumors and closed door speculation, the silence is finally broken. Belize Telemedia Limited Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga has confirmed that BTL is actively exploring the purchase of Speednet, Central Television and Internet, and Southern Cable Network. The company is calling it a “rationalization
News Five has confirmed that Social Security Board Chair Chandra Nisbet‑Cansino has resigned from the board of Belize Telemedia Limited. Sources indicate that Nisbet‑Cansino opposed the proposed acquisition. The development is significant given that the Social Security Board holds thirty‑six percent of BTL’s shares and
Independent Senators have now joined calls for a pause on BTL’s planned acquisition of commercial interests. In a joint statement, they warn the move could pave the way for a telecommunications monopoly and are demanding full disclosure before any decisions move forward, including independent valuations
The proposed consolidation by Belize Telemedia Limited is facing sharp pushback from the Opposition. UDP Leader Tracy Panton says the process lacks transparency and warns that the deal appears designed to benefit a small group rather than the Belizean public. She says the Opposition is
Amid growing concerns about transparency and market competition, BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga says the push to acquire other providers is driven by economic logic and infrastructure efficiency. He maintains that BTL has already invested heavily in its network and that absorbing existing customers would help
As questions mount over the lack of public disclosure, BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga says the company is bound by strict confidentiality agreements and insists details will only be made public once negotiations are finalized. Markhelm Lizzaraga, Chairman, BTL “Because some people in the press have access to
