All posts by Patrick E. Jones

  • House approves stiffer penalties for sexual assault convictions

    The House of Representatives met in a Special Session this morning in Belmopan. One of the highlights of the meeting was the presentation of the Bill for an amendment to the Criminal Code to clearly define sexual...

    • Posted December 12, 2013
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  • San Ignacio cop accused of sexual assault

    Police in San Ignacio town have arrested and charged one of their own after a teenage girl alleges that he sexually assaulted her.  The accused has been identified as PC Rupert Thomas, 28. The allegation is that...

    • Posted December 12, 2013
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  • BDF soldier dies in early morning traffic accident

    A traffic accident around 1:30 am today in Ladyville has claimed the life of one man.  The victim has been identified as Belize Defence Force soldier Abimael Carrillo.  According to a preliminary police report, three BDF soldiers...

    • Posted December 12, 2013
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  • CWU names prominent attorney as interim President

    The Christian Workers Union (CWU) has named attorney-at-law Audrey Matura-Shepherd as its interim president.  A General Assembly of the embattled CWU is scheduled for this coming weekend at which time the general membership comprising various entities, including...

    • Posted December 12, 2013
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  • Rain causes localized flooding in Georgeville

    The continous rain all day on Wednesday caused localized flooding in several spots along the George Price Highway in the Cayo district. The area near the cemetery in Georgeville was nearly impassable around 4:30 pm as swiftly...

    • Posted December 11, 2013
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  • Missionaries lend a helping hand for Christmas

    FEED THE PEOPLE 2013 By Kimberly Locke (661-4505) – The annual “Feed the People” program is being carried out for the fourth consecutive year in the Cayo district. A team of 52 missionaries arrived in Belize on...

    • Posted December 11, 2013
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  • Belmopan woman says she was gang-raped

    A woman from Belmopan has reported that she was the victim of a gang rape on Saturday night.  The 22 year old went to the police station around 2:45 am on Sunday, December 8, to report the...

    • Posted December 9, 2013
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  • Armed robbery reported in Placencia village

    There was an armed robbery today, Monday, December 9, 2013 in Placencia village, Stann Creek district.  Reports received say the robbery happened beside the Tipsy Tuna and was carried out by a single gunman.  A source says...

    • Posted December 9, 2013
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  • Nephew stabs uncle in the chest

    A man from Belize City is listed in a critical condition at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. And his nephew is being accused of putting his uncle in the emergency room.  Police say that around 12:20 am...

    • Posted December 9, 2013
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  • Nelson Mandela to be buried on Sunday, December 15

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Africa says that 91 current heads of state or government will be in attendance at the funeral for the Nelson Mandela, 95.  Mr. Mandela who was imprisoned for nearly three...

    • Posted December 9, 2013
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