Archive for February 3rd, 2012

PUP leader concerned about announced government election spending

PUP leader concerned about announced government election spending

News spread on Thursday that the Ministry of Finance has disbursed a sum of one point five million dollars to at least nine UDP standard bearers as campaign finances.  The notification reportedly came in the form of a memo from the Ministry of Finance and one local television station reported that the monies will be [...]

PUP leader comments on Cordel Hyde’s stepping down

PUP leader comments on Cordel Hyde’s stepping down

Over the past week the Opposition People’s United Party has seen two of its standard bearers resign from those posts for the upcoming General Elections.  Last Friday Anthony Mahler announced that he was resigning from the Caribbean Shores constituency for personal reasons and today it was Cordel Hyde from Lake Independence.  Hyde has been successful [...]

Cordel Hyde stepping out of politics

Cordel Hyde stepping out of politics

The incumbent People’s United Party representative for Lake Independence Cordel Hyde will not seek reelection.  In a press release sent out this morning, Hyde explained that the decision to stand own at this time was taken due to a sudden illness in his immediate family. That illness, as explained by Hyde is the diagnosis of [...]

Business forum held in Punta Gorda

Business forum held in Punta Gorda

Representatives of micro, small and medium enterprises in Toledo met yesterday in Punta Gorda.   Correspondent Paul Mahung reports.

Visitors charged for violating visa conditions

Visitors charged for violating visa conditions

Four persons including a Belizean were arrested and charged jointly this morning for  failure to comply with the conditions of an employment permit. According to reliable sources, the immigration headquarters in Belize City had despatched an officer to San Pedro Town to carry out an investigation on four persons in question. Love News understands that [...]

Still no clues in the murder of Mark Lewis

Still no clues in the murder of Mark Lewis

Police investigation of Thursday afternoon’s broad daylight murder of thirty eight year old Mark Lewis continues.  A motive for the killing and has yet been identified and the killer remains at large.  According to police reports, Lewis was shot close to a dozen times as he sat inside a parked van at the parking lot [...]

Man committed to stand trial for death of former school teacher

Man committed to stand trial for death of former school teacher

The case of Sylvio Espinosa, charged with the murder of former PUP Secretary General Carlos Espat was committed today for trial in the April session of the Supreme Court scheduled to begin on April 16.  It was paper committal.  24 witnesses for the prosecution signed their statements.  Among them were PUP Albert standard bearer Mark [...]

San Pedro getting ready for elections

San Pedro getting ready for elections

As the countdown to elections continues, the politicians are out in force trying to get their message to the electorate.  Love TV’s Maria Novelo reports.

Specialist surgeons at the KHMH

Specialist surgeons at the KHMH

Four patients who needed urgent medical attention for acute spinal problems received that attention this week through a special clinic at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital.  Visiting Surgeon, Doctor John Williams and Nurse Keri George worked along with a local team of clinicians to deliver the service to the patients.  Before they departed, Dr. Williams [...]

Fisheries Department announces impending closure of lobster season

Fisheries Department announces impending closure of lobster season

The Fisheries Department today issued a reminder to fishermen of the impending closure of the lobster season.  According to the Fisheries act, the season closes on February fifteenth and reopens on June fourteenth.  During the closed season, it is prohibited to buy or sell any spiny lobster.  The Fisheries department is also reminding persons who [...]

From the Campaign trail: Cordel to step down?

From the Campaign trail: Cordel to step down?

There are multiple reports that Cordel Hyde will not be contesting the next general elections.  For details of this story and more, tune in to the Love FM midday news, then watch the full story on Love TV’s Evening news at 6 o’clock with Anju Gidwani.