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City residents protest against crime
There have been demonstrations and peaceful protests against crime and violence in Belize dating back at least five years. Today there was another. Led by political activist and businessman, Gilroy Usher Senior, the event culminated at the Battlefield Park in downtown Belize City. The crowd was far from impressive, but the message, according to the [...]
Girl Guide leaders meet in Belize City
Today commissioners and leaders of Girl Guide groups from throughout the Caribbean paid a quick visit to Belize during a Caribbean cruise to check on the vibrancy of the organization in the country. Chairperson of the Caribbean Link of Guiding, Dr. Oluwakemi Banks told Love News that while the organization has held together for the [...]
A murderous Easter Holiday weekend
Bullets were flying like crazy this weekend in Belize City. And when the gun smoke had all cleared, three more bodies were in the morgue. Love TV’s Marion Ali and video journalist Myles Gillett were on the crime beat today.
Terror on Burns Avenue in San Ignacio
There was a terrifying armed robbery this afternoon in the heart of the business district in San Ignacio town. Our Cayo Correspondents Elaine Berry and Jonathan Carriddi went to the scene and worked together to bring you the following report.
Youth shot dead on Albert Street
A man is dead following a mid-afternoon homicide in the heart of the business section of the commercial capital. Love TV’s Marion Ali and video journalist Myles Gillett rushed to the scene just minutes after the incident and file the following report.
Home invasion targets elderly Crooked Tree resident
The phenomenon of home invasions continues to plague communities around the country. The latest incident happened forty eight hours ago in the scenic village of Crooked Tree. Love TV’s Marion Ali and video journalist Myles Gillett went up the Northern Highway today to bring you the following report.
Another independent candidate in Toledo
It must be the year of the independent candidates because two more no affiliated persons have joined the electoral field. Correspondent Paul Mahung reports.
JP’s Association holds annual general meeting
The Association of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of the Supreme Court held their annual general meeting this past Sunday. Adrian Danny Madrid is the National President of the Association. Madrid says it is because of the lack of training that many JP’s are still making grave mistakes. He pointed out that to become [...]
Customs Officers build house for Belize City resident
For the last couple of weeks, customs officers have been trading in their pens, pencils, calculators and other office equipment for construction tools. It is all part of a community project which culminated today. Love TV’s Marion Ali and video journalist Myles Gillett have the story from the Yarborugh area of Belize City.
Grave vandalized at Lord Ridge
The grave yard is a place of rest for our dearly departed, but over recent years the Lord Ridge Cemetery at the entrance of Belize City’s Western Highway has become the venue of vandalism, robberies, and even a murder. Today one distraught mother called Love News and lamented that her son’s grave, which she invested [...]
PNP speaks out against mass naturalization
The People’s National Party has joined the chorus of public condemnation of the mass naturalization of non-Belizeans. The Punta Gorda-based PNP issued a press release today condemning what the fledgling third party calls the apparent attempts by the government to bypass normal channels and rush through naturalization of immigrants. Love News spoke by telephone with [...]
Another mad rush to Belizean citizenship
Mass registration … mass nationalization, pick your choice of words, the exercise continues across the country as hundreds of non-Belizeans are queuing up to get their papers. It is an alarming occurrence and today, Love TV’s Marion Ali and video journalist Myles Gillett went back to Belmopan to look into this ongoing exercise.
Prime Minister applauds lower electricity rates
Prime Minister Dean Barrow today applauded the initial decision handed down by the Public Utilities Commission on Thursday, approving a six point one percent reduction in electricity rates. The Prime Minister was speaking during today’s meeting of the House of Representatives in Belmopan. That other gift, the Prime Minister would further explained, is the [...]
Immigration Director defends mass nationalization campaign
Over the last few days there have been allegations that a number of immigrants are being given Belizean status without going through the proper channels. Director of Immigration Ruth Meighan has come forward to say that her department has been operating above board. Today reporter Marion Ali and cameraman Brian Castillo travelled to the nation’s [...]
Social Security Board CEO on suspension
Two senior staff of the Belize Social Security Board have been placed on administrative leave following allegations of wrong doing. Chief Executive Officer Merlene Bailey Martinez and internal auditor Denise Mahler were sent home on Wednesday pending an internal investigation that staff of the Social Security Board used privileged information to benefit from the announced [...]
Terminated workers still waiting for compensation
On December fifteenth of last year, workers for the National Transport bus line lost their jobs when the bus company went into receivership. Since then, workers have been trying to get what is due to them in terms of compensation, but have not been successful. Today our News Team saw some of the former bus [...]
Women’s Commission stands in solidarity with Barrow family
The National Women’s Commission, headed by Esther Ramirez today issued a statement expressing heartfelt solidarity with the Barrow Family, during this most difficult time for them. As we reported on Monday, the wife of Prime Minister Dean Barrow and the Special Envoy for Women and Children Kim Simpliss Barrow was diagnosed with breast cancer last [...]
Slum-dwelling on La Isla Bonita
It’s the side of San Pedro town that you won’t see on any flashy magazine promoting La Isla Bonita as a tourist haven. But behind all the glitz and glamour there is a dark side to island living that is literally a nightmare for many. Love TV’s Maria Novelo reports.
Research databases available for free
With the advent of television and the internet, books have arguably lost their popularity in the learning process. But while libraries still display their vast collections of encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases and references, along with technology came the need to transition from hard copies to new electronic database systems. And that is what the Ministry of [...]
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children discussed
The commercial Sexual exploitation of children and adolescents was the focus of a day-long workshop today at the Radisson Hotel in Belize City. Close to two dozen leaders in the Tourism Industry from all over the country took part in the forum, which was designed to elicit feedback that will form the basis for a [...]
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