Thursday, May 17, 2012

‘Hard Hitting’ News

Boots’ Disgraceful Record in Port Loyola

Friday, January 13, 2012 21:24

After more than four years as the UDP Area Representative and millions of dollars at his disposal to the People, Boots has nothing to show By Gilroy Usher, Sr. - P.U.P Standard Bearer for Port Loyola Following Boots Martinez’s victory in 2008 as Area Representative for Port Loyola, he was appointed ...

Bakery shut down for rats & roaches, gets second chance

Friday, January 13, 2012 21:18

BELIZE CITY, Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 By Alton Humes If you ever go to a bakery to buy the freshest, most delicious breads, buns, cakes and pastries, chances are you’d want (or demand) that whatever is sold to you was at least made in sanitary and well-kept conditions, otherwise you wouldn’t even ...

UDP’s El Guardian apologises to PUP Leader

Friday, January 13, 2012 21:02

Belize City, January 10, 2012 The newspaper organ of the United Democratic Party has vindicated PUP Leader Hon. Francis Fonseca of any wrongdoing whatsoever, adding their support to the PUP’s pledge that Hon. Francis will be a better Prime Minister than the current one. In last week’s issue, Sunday January 8th, 2012 ...

Business worsened in 2011 – Low tourism arrivals; reduced foreign investment; businesses closing down

Friday, January 6, 2012 16:07

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 All indications are that 2012 will be even tougher and tighter for the Belizean people in the face of the failed economic plans of the Barrow regime. Since taking over in 2008, the economy of this nation has plummeted to new levels in the history of ...

Imported Cabbage disrupts industry

Friday, January 6, 2012 14:59

Cayo District, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 The reeking incompetence of the Agriculture Minister Rene Montero, his CEO Gabino “Gambino” Canto, and the head of the Belize Marketing and Development Corporation Roque Mai has been exposed time and time again. We’ve seen how they singlehandedly caused the local onion industry to nearly collapse ...

Barrow increases fuel prices

Friday, January 6, 2012 14:59

Belize City, January 3, 2012 The cost of living may be at its highest point in history, but that’s not stopping the Barrow Administration from continuing to hike commodities. Fuel prices increased on January 1st, perhaps as a late Christmas gift for Belizeans, but it’s not a Christmas bonus or free hams. ...

Shame & Disgrace!

Shame & Disgrace!

Friday, December 23, 2011 22:41

Belize City, December 13, 2011 In a letter that appeared in the Sunday, December 11, 2011 issue of the BELIZE TIMES, a parent expressed her anger and frustration at the Minister of Sports, John Saldivar and the UDP Government for allowing ...

SAND – The UDP’s  X-mas/Pre-election treat for Dangriga

SAND – The UDP’s X-mas/Pre-election treat for Dangriga

Friday, December 23, 2011 22:38

Dangriga Town, December 21, 2011 Take a drive or even a stroll into most areas of Dangriga, right now you are very likely to be obstructed by piles of sand dumped on the streets courtesy of the UDP Area Representative and ...

Malpago Shyne uses Belize to outsmart U.S. Laws

Malpago Shyne uses Belize to outsmart U.S. Laws

Friday, December 23, 2011 22:13

Belize City, December 21, 2011 The last Belizeans heard of the Prime Minister’s convicted son, Jamal “Shyne” Barrow, he was #1 on a group of concert organisers’ hit list after he seemingly ripped them off, and then disappeared, leaving them hanging ...

How to lose a murder trial

Friday, December 16, 2011 16:21

By Dickie Bradley It is one of Belize’s most important murder trials. It gives an insight into how and why our young men are killing each other. It featured five young, strong, intelligent and handsome Creoles. And you should have seen their beautiful women and family members who came to testify and ...