National

National July 28, 2004

Still No Water in the North

Water remains cut off in the northern villages of San Pedro and Yo Chen for over a week with no restoration timeline provided.

National July 23, 2004

No Water Yet in Northern Villages

Villagers in Cristo Rey, Yo Chen, and San Pedro are without water for three days due to a refusal to pay a rate increase.

National July 22, 2004

Still No Water in Northern Villages

Northern villages San Pedro, Yo Chen, and Cristo Rey remain without water as village leaders plan to reconnect it themselves and meet with water board members.

National July 21, 2004

Northern Villagers Rebel Against Water Increase

villagers in San Pedro confront police over water disconnection and demand lower rates amid a standoff that left them without water for the day

National July 15, 2004

Black Hawk Swoops Down on KHMH

A U.S. military Black Hawk helicopter landed at KHMH as part of training exercises to transport injured personnel.

National July 7, 2004

And Maritime Security Increased

Officials from various departments met to discuss maritime security enforcement following recent robberies at sea, assuring fishermen that the seas are safe.

National July 6, 2004

Mock Terrorism Attack at Airport

BDF volunteers engage in counter-terrorism training at Price Barracks in Ladyville to prepare for potential threats at the international airport.

National June 22, 2004

5 Children Home Alone! Family Court Bans Mother from Returning Home

A family court has barred mother Zita Flores from returning home, leaving her five children alone in the house without parental supervision.

National June 22, 2004

BDF Gets Hurricane Ready

Hon. Godfrey Smith reviews hurricane preparedness plans with the BDF across various locations in Belize.

National June 18, 2004

Police Say Traffic Accidents are on the Decrease

Traffic fatalities in Belize have decreased by 44% in the first half of the year, prompting a new initiative to target dangerous driving.

National June 16, 2004

New Traffic Rules in Belize City

Belize City Council has implemented new temporary traffic rules at two intersections to accommodate upcoming construction of roundabouts.

National June 15, 2004

Regional Spies Converge in Belize

Officers from special branches across the Caribbean gather in Belize to address security concerns, particularly the threat of international terrorism.