All posts by Patrick E. Jones

  • Youth busted with marijuana at his feet

    Another Belizean youth has been intercepted with marijuana in his possession. According to reports, on Saturday afternoon, police conducted a search on a passenger bus at the San Ignacio Welcome Center. When officers reached Christian Otto Petersen,...

    • Posted July 14, 2013
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  • Revised Gender Policy takes center stage at Dangriga cultural event

    A community event was staged at the Princess Royal Park in Dangriga town on Saturday afternoon, where the Revised National Gender Policy was the main focus of a public presentation by guest speaker, Attorney at Law Mrs....

    • Posted July 14, 2013
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  • Week 1 of Cayo Male Softball Competition completed

      The Cayo Male Fastpitch Softball Competition got underway on Saturday, July 13 with two games played at the Debnigh Fuller Stadium in Camalote village.  In Game 1: Belmopan Bombers defeated Camalote by a score of 11-8. ...

    • Posted July 14, 2013
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  • New Señorita Flor de La Feria chosen

      The people of Benque Viejo del Carmen have chosen 17 year old Danielli Gutierrez as the 2013-2014 Señorita Flor De La Feria.  Gutierrez was chosen during a pageant held earlier this week. Her selection coincides with...

    • Posted July 12, 2013
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  • Phillip Henry alleges he was beaten up by UDP operative

    He is a community activist who has been speaking out on a number of issues and championing the cause of road traffic safety for children. But today, Phillip “Fawda” Henry is recovering from an early morning attack. ...

    • Posted July 12, 2013
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  • Groups distance themselves from UNIBAM effigy

    Three of the participants in the pro-Constitution March, BelizeCan, Belize Action and Rise and Shine, have issued a statement regarding photographs purporting to show the hanging in effigy of UNIBAM, the United Belize Advocacy Movement.  The statement...

    • Posted July 11, 2013
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  • Minister Lisel Alamilla expresses grave concerns

    The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Senator Lisel Alamilla has written a public essay expressing grave concerns about what she perceives could be the promotion of hate crimes against gay men and women in Belize....

    • Posted July 11, 2013
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  • West Vision receives computer donation

    The management of West Vision humbly acknowledges the contribution of a faithful supporter. Earlier this week, West Vision proprietor Patrick E. Jones took receipt of a laptop computer donated by a friend in the United States of...

    • Posted July 11, 2013
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  • BDF receives donation of trucks from British government

    The Belize Defence Force (BDF) on Wednesday received a donation of 17 four-ton trucks from the British Army Training Support Unit Belize, BATSUB. The trucks were handed over to the BDF Commander, Brigadier General David Jones during...

    • Posted July 11, 2013
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  • Charges laid in shooting of Belize City teen

    Belize City police have arrested and charged Jermy McKoy, 21, for the crimes of attempted murder, use of deadly means of harm and dangerious harm. The charges are the result of a shooting incident Tuesday evening in...

    • Posted July 11, 2013
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