All posts tagged "Belize news"

  • Weather remains wet and chilly in Belize

    Belize continues to experience wet and chilly weather and the outlook is for the current conditions to continue into Christmas week.  The rain and cold we have been experiencing the last few days is the result of...

    • Posted December 17, 2013
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  • Prime Minister Dean Barrow attends Petro Caribe meeting

    Prime Minister Dean Barrow is in the Venezuelan capital Caracas today for the Second Extraordinary Meeting of ALBA/PETRO CARIBE initiative.  Mr. Barrow is joining other regional leaders for the meeting to discuss, among other things, the Petro...

    • Posted December 17, 2013
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  • The Mopan River in Cayo is flooding

    The sun came out on Saturday, but the effects of heavy rains late this week continues to manifest itself.  The Mopan River in beautiful Bullet Tree Falls village, Cayo is in flood state right now.  The flooding...

    • Posted December 14, 2013
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  • Passenger bus crashes on the Southern Highway

    One person is reported to have died in a traffic accident this afternoon Southern Highway. It happened in the village of Bella Vista. The name of the man who reportedly died has not been officially confirmed. Reports...

    • Posted December 14, 2013
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  • Elderly man looses life in traffic accident in Belize City

    The Phillip Goldson Highway has claimed another life as there was a road traffic accident early this morning in Belize City. The name of the elderly man has not yet been ascertained; but reports are that he...

    • Posted December 14, 2013
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  • 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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