Sunday, October 28, 2012
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THE BELIZE TIMES
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SUNDAY October 28, 2012
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Issue No. 4819
Who killed
Editorial: Robbing Peter to Pay Paul!
Alfred Schakron? Belize City, October 24th, 2012 The execution-style killing of business mogul, Alfred Schakron, which occurred in broad daylight on Coney Drive in Belize City this morning, is an indication that criminal activity has reached a very dangerous level in our country. Schakron, a very successful Belizean businessman, had exited Body 2000 Gym, where he attends regular workouts, and was about to cross the street to get to his parked vehicle when he was approached by an incoming car, identified as a black Ford Escape, with several men inside. Witnesses say that Schakron got into a verbal exchange in Schakron’s native Lebanese language with the occupants of the car. Suddenly, there was an attempt to force Schakron into the car, at which point he called out for help. The occupants responded by shooting Schakron at close range and then speeding off, leaving his body on the road side. Reports are that another car arrived shortly and the occupants got out and looked over Schakron, before re-entering the vehicle and speeding off. The first person to come to Schakron’s aid Continued on page 4
UB students oppose closure of History programme City of Belmopan, October 23, 2012 Amidst controversy over financial irregularities revealed by a recent audit, the University of Belize is facing additional pressure over reports that it plans to close its History Bachelor’s degree programme. The current students along with past alumni have written the President of the University, Dr. Cary Fraser, requesting a clarification of the reports. A let-
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These moves by the Barrow Administration to take money from one government entity to another in order to satisfy their greed and recklessness are an irresponsible attempt by a desperate Government.
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Reid Between the Lines: In March of 1995, in their second term in office, two sitting UDP ministers were arrested for storming into a voice of the West radio station in Cayo and destroying equipment and beating up the staff.
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Be careful with whom you sleep A licentious relationship has been developing between Belize and Israel and hardly anybody seems to be taking notice.
GOB disarms BDF border patrols
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BDF will use rubber bullets to defend themselves against armed Guatemalan trespassers
FOLLOW US! UB President, Dr. Cary Fraser
Students enrolled in the History program have written UB for urgent clarification
Belize City, October 23, 2012 Belize Defence Force soldiers patrolling Belize’s borders will no longer carry M16 rifles or other high-powered weapons to defend them-
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