This morning in the High Court, Justice Nigel Pilgrim sentenced Jeffery Pott, a resident of Corozalito Village, to twenty years and five months in prison after convicting him of three counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Pott, who previously lived in Belize City,
Last night, we shared the story of the growing tension between the Belmopan City Council and David Zabaneh, the owner of the city's Market Plaza. Recently, Zabaneh received a cease-and-desist order from the council, stating that the trade license agreement he signed with the previous
Another abandoned building in Belize City has gone up in flames, leaving two families without homes. Just last week, Belize District Station Officer Gladstone Bucknor warned the public about the dangers these abandoned structures pose. He explained that squatters often occupy these buildings and engage
Late last month, a house on Banak Street was destroyed by a fire, leaving one woman without any possessions to her name. The owner of the house, Shana Tillet, suspects that the fire may have been started by her mentally ill nephew, however, the source
As we've been reporting, the Ministry of Youth and Sports is now led by Minister Anthony Mahler and Minister of State Devin Daly. Just three weeks into their new roles, they're already making significant changes. One major focus for Mahler and Daly is figuring out
To make the Ministry of Youth and Sports more efficient with its limited budget, ministers Daly and Mahler might need to downsize staff, given that ninety-five percent of the annual budget goes to salaries. An initial assessment of the Department of Youth Services raised several
In sports news, the National Sports Council is set to welcome a new board of directors. There's also talk about a possible merger with the Department of Youth Services. Daly shared insights on these exciting developments aimed at bridging the gaps in sports and youth
The Belize Association of Persons with Diverse Ability (BAPDA) has elected new board members following the passing of former President Kenrick Theus. On March twenty-second, the association held elections to choose a new leadership team. Francisco Cuellar, who previously served as vice-president, was elected as
According to the Belize District Station Officer Gladstone Bucknor, Sunday's fire on Hunter's Lane in Belize City was an abandoned building that squatters were using to stay in. He told reporters today, "The first building appears to be abandoned, but it's under investigation. We believe
The Ministry of Youth and Sports is facing questions over the effectiveness of the Department of Youth Services (DYS) and whether it is meeting the needs of young people. Minister of State Devin Daly revealed that there is a budget of $7.5 million shared between
