All posts by Patrick E. Jones

  • Equipment for archaeology project handed over in Belmopan

    Construction equipment and tools to be used in an European Union-funded project were handed over to the Institute of Archaeology on Monday of this week in Belmopan.  According to a government press release, the tools and equipment...

    • Posted October 2, 2013
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  • Police issue notice to license firearms holders

    The police department today issued a notice to holders of licensed firearms to ensure proper storage of these weapons.  The police department says it has noted with concern that there have been several incidents where licensed firearms...

    • Posted October 2, 2013
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  • National Assembly shows solidarity with cancer patients

    The Senate is meeting this morning in Belmopan. And as a show of solidarity with cancer patients, a large pink ribbon sits atop the front of the National Assembly building.  During the month of October, which is...

    • Posted October 2, 2013
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  • Trio busted stealing beans

    A case of citizens’ detention has led to charges of theft being brought against three persons, including a 16 year old boy. Their crime: stealing beans. The trio was detained by a group of Mennonites from Spanish...

    • Posted October 1, 2013
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  • Man killed in road traffic accident in Cayo

    A San Ignacio town resident was knocked down and killed on Monday night on the George Price Highway.  The victim has been identified as Abilio Sergio Zuniga. The incident happened around 7:30 pm on Monday between miles...

    • Posted October 1, 2013
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  • Two murders reported in Camalote village

    Two men were shot dead in separate incidents in Camalote village on Monday evening and night.  The first killing happened just after 5 pm yesterday and claimed the life of Juan Olmedo, 27.  Police say Olmedo and...

    • Posted October 1, 2013
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  • Foreign Minister Elrington addresses the UN General Assembly

    The Honorable the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Wilfred Elrington today told the United Nations General Assembly that there is an urgent need for a solution to Guatemala’s territorial claim to Belizean territory.  In his address to...

    • Posted September 30, 2013
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  • Woman attacked as she slept in bed

    A man from Roaring Creek village is in police detention pending charges of attempted murder.  The man, a 31 year old, is accused of stabbing a woman multiple times as she slept in her bed on Saturday...

    • Posted September 30, 2013
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  • Underage girl reports sex act; now pregnant

    A 15 year old girl from rural Toledo has been the victim of a carnal knowledge incident and is now reported to be 4 weeks pregnant.  On Friday evening, the girl, accompanied by her mother, went to...

    • Posted September 30, 2013
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  • Man murdered in Jalacte village, Toledo

    Police are investigating the killing of a man in Jalacte village, Toledo over the weekend.  The name of the victim has not been released and neither is the name of the suspected murderer. Police say two Guatemalan...

    • Posted September 30, 2013
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