Belize police discover grenades, claim they were to disrupt “September celebration” events

BELMOPAN, Belize, Friday September 12, 2014, CMC – Police say they have recovered two grenades during a one week period and are appealing to the public to continue to provide information as to where others could be found.

“This is the second grenade that we’ve discovered within a week and we are working with the community with others who are embracing the campaign “Not in MY City” to recover more grenades of the streets,” Deputy Commander of the Eastern Division, Senior Superintendent Edward Broaster told reporters.

He said during the seizure, law enforcement authorities had also recovered a point 38 revolver.

“The area where we found this grenade is an empty lot, it’s overgrown and the grenade was found under some bushes near a fence,” the senior police officer added.

Bomb expert with the Belize Defence Force (BDF), Brigadier General David Jones, said the latest grenade found was a M2- US Army type “used by the US army some years before and I believe it is still in use”.

He said the police had originally indicated that the devise found on September 6 was a “British grenade” but the one found four days later was similar and hence his statement that both were US made.

The police have not released much information on the discovery, but have acknowledged questioning a number of people. No arrests have been made.

Police said intelligence indicates that the grenades were to be used to disrupt the “September celebration” events marking the Battle of St. George’s Cave Day and Independence Day on September 21.

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EVENTS AT A GLANCE - Sept 4

WEDNESDAY

Karaoke nightIt’s fun and more fun at Karaoke night with host Keriesha at the Melting Pot Nite Club and Grill, Square Deal Plaza, 70 1/2 Molynes Road in Kingston. Starting time is at 8:00 pm.Live PerformanceJennifer Barret and Friends will be performing live in concert at the Essence, King’s Plaza, St Andrew. Starting time is 9:00 pm.FRIDAYSeafood FridazeSeafood lovers can gear up for Seafood Fridaze at Di Spot and Restaurant, St Andrew. Starting time is 5:00 pm and continues until 12 midnight.SATURDAYFamily Fun Day and Back-to- School GiveawayIt’s a family fun day and back-to- school giveaway at Dinnals’s Chill and Grill Park, Race Track, Clarendon on Saturday. Later on in the evening there will be a special performance by Luciano. The fun begins at 11:00 am.Disco Old SchoolDJ Oketo Kipling will be keeping patrons entertained with old-school disco at the Melting Pot Nite Club and Grill, Square Deal Plaza on Molynes Road.Absinthe, 8th AnniversarySaturday will be the celebration of Absinthe 8th Anniversary at The Terrace, Sagicor Building, New Kingston. Music will be provided by DJ Nicco, DreDay and DJ Denvo.‘Tenky Miss Lou’ Concert and Dialogue SeriesThe Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will host a series of activities on Saturday at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, 36 Hope Road, Kingston to celebrate the 94th birthday anniversary of the late Hon Louise Bennett-Coverley. These activities include an Exhibition and multimedia presentation on her work and life opening at 2:00 pm followed by a Concert at 4:00 pm featuring her songs and poems as performed by school, community and youth groups. The day’s activities will close with a cultural dialogue that will examine the topic “Jamaica Labrish: 50 years on…” starting at 6:00 pm. The Heineken ambassadors (from left) Melissa Walters, Orchid Bennett, Simone Williams, and Shantol Holness, alongside DJ Nicco, created much excitement on the Heineken Inspire tour on Friday August 30.

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WEDNESDAY

LIME Comedy CafeThe monthly series LIME Comedy Cafe continues this evening at The New Peppers, 31 Upper Waterloo Road, and will be featuring Ity and Fancy Cat plus special guest artistes. There will also be giveaways courtesy of LIME. Starting time is 7:00 pm.FRIDAYOwa Fest 2013The event dubbed Owa Fest 2013 will take place at the The Windward Road, Skateland, East Kingston. Featured performers will be Sizzla, Little John, Determine and Fabian Marley among others. Starting time is 8:00 pm.Heineken Inspire South Coast Road TourThe Heineken Inspire road tour continues on Friday with South Coast Road tour at several venues across St Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester and St Elizabeth. Among the scheduled stops are Gateway Plaza, Old Harbour; Sister Sister Bar, Main Street, May Pen; Barnett Emporium, Main Street, Porus, and Santa Cruz Bus Park, Santa Cruz.Foam Splash Wata Pawty EditionThe party dubbed Foam Splash Wata Pawty Edition will take place at Worrel Crescent Square, Drewsland, on Friday. Among the featured performers will be QQ, Tommy Lee Sparta and Jahmiel. Music will be provided by Real Konnection.SATURDAYGuinness Summer SplashGuinness Summer Splash unfolds on Saturday at the New Mas Camp, National Stadium and will feature Busy Signal. The fun begins at 10:00 pm and continues until 4:00 am.Container Satdazs AnniversaryContainer Satdazs Anniversary takes place at the Gee Wee Car Park, 1A Caledonia Avenue, St Andrew. Music will be provided by DJ Nicco, Boom Boom, The Uncontainables, Jamrock, Flava Unit among others.SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1Entertainer vs Selector Football MatchEntertainers and sound selectors will face off on Sunday at a football match scheduled to be held at the Rivoli Stadium, Spanish Town.Paintballin’ for charityEntertainers NoMaddz, D-Major and Denyque have joined a group of local celebrities who will go head-to-head in a paintball competition at the Sun Coast Adenture Park in St. Thomas.The event, Locked and Loaded: The Celebrity Edition, intends to provide a day of fun and entertainment for the entire family, to close the Summer on a high note.Part proceeds from the day’s event will go to the McCam Child Care and Development Centre, one of the few child care facilities in the island that focuses on special needs children.

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EVENTS AT A GLANCE - Aug 21

TOMORROW

Reggae Kulcha Shock ThursdaysReggae Kulcha Shock Thursdays at the Eastern Peace Centre, Skateland, 121 Windward Road, on Thursday.Featured performances will be coming from iQueen, Uprising Roots, Hero, Viceroys, Thunderous, Andy Livingston, Lucky Melody, and Ninja Ford.Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00 am.FRIDAYFish Fry and Birthnight PartyFish Fry and Birthnight Party is slated for top Jacques Road. Featured sounds will be DJ Don & Otis, Bad Images, Fire Red and Ikel Marvelous. Start time: 11:00 am.Heineken Inspire North Coast Road TourHeineken Inspire North Coast Road Tour continues on Friday with several stops across St Ann and Trelawny.Gaza Bar, Ocho Rios Market, and John Crows all located in Ocho Rios; Turf Paradise in St Ann’s Bay; Rainbow Tavern/ Kiki Rouge, Duncan’s and the Family Bar in Falmouth will complete the North Coast road tour for the day.RoadblockBrooke Valley Park in Duhaney Park is the venue for Roadblock on Friday. The event features Flabba Dabba, Likkle Shabba, and Kingston 20 Finest.Identity Theft: The Mask EditionIdentity Theft: The Mask Edition takes place at Club Overtime, NHT Roof in New Kingston.Starting time is 10:00 pmSATURDAYClassic St Thomas MusicAward Summer MixologyThe 20th staging of Classic St Thomas Music Award Summer Mixology takes place at Ocean Palm, Lissons in St Thomas.Special appearance by Tarrus Riley, Bushman, Jah Bouks, Pattexx, Prophecy, Steve Face, Gaza Maxwell and Chrome Steel. Also performing is Tahera Brown, Miss St Thomas Farm Queen.Show time: 11:00 pm.Mixing Lab Summer RockMixing Lab Summer Rock is scheduled for Rose Hall in Montego Bay, St James.Starting time is at 9:00 pm.CB Pan Chicken ChampionshipWestern Regional EliminationsCB Pan Chicken Championship Western Regional Elimination which will take place at the Dump Up Beach in Montego Bay. There will be performances from Prodigal Son, Bugle and Tanya Stephens. Start time 10:00 am and continues until 5:00 pm.Liquid Splash 1st AnniversaryClub Overtime, NHT Car Park in New Kingston is the venue for Liquid Splash’s first anniversary. Starting time is 10:00 pm.Gungo Walk World AlternativeMusic & Arts FestivalThe Gungo Walk World Alternative Music and Arts Festival takes place at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, St Andrew on Saturday. AFeatured acts include Skygrass, Mystical Revolution, Di Blueprint, One Drop Routz, Tapy P and the Blow Wow Band, Robot Taxi, Stephanie and Earthcry.Soakin’ WetSoakin’ Wet party series will continue on Saturday at Chances, Negril.Worthy Gold, Barely NakedWorthy Gold, Barely Naked will take place on Saturday at H2 Entertainment Complex, 60-62 Congreve Park. Starting time is 5:00 pm and continues until midnight.Touch of WhiteMakalon Family First Anniversary is slated for Jockey Factory in Lucea, Hanover. Performers include Sizzla, Teflon, Ital Fire, Sample, Star Sisters, and Lexie.SUNDAY, AUGUST 25Bikini Sundayz Street PartyThe Bikini Sundayz Street Part will be held at Prim Place, 9 West Avenue, Greenwich Farm, St Andrew, on Sunday.Providing the music are Krazy Deon, Santana, and Little Richie.

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TODAY

Manchester FiestaThe annual Manchester Fiesta will take place at the Kirkvine Sports Club in Manchester this evening at 8:00 pm.Performances are expected from Beenie Man, Queen Ifrica, Lady Saw, Popcaan, Macka Diamond, and Aidonia.Musical MomentsMusical Moments is scheduled for LIME Golf Academy, New Kingston, St Andrew, this evening at 8:30 pm.Acts include The Stylistics, Jack Radics, Gem Myers, and Stevie Face.Appleton JamboreeAppleton Jamboree takes place at 260 Fifth Street Diamond & Heart HQ, Greenwich Town, Kingston 13. Music will be provided by Scientist, Krazy Dean, Supa Barry, Santana, Dr C, Juju Royal and Arif Cooper.Time: 9:00 pmTHURSDAY, AUGUST 1Manchester Fiesta Family Fun DayManchester Fiesta continues its fun day at the Kirkvine Sports Club.Featured acts include D’Angel, Voicemail, Ity & Fancy Cat, D’Major, Apache Junior & Sarge, Black-er, Granny, Nah Laugh Dancers, and Bullet Proof Clique.The fun starts at 10:00 am and continues until 8:00 pm.Party Wi A PartyParty We A Party takes place at Skateland, 121 Windward Road, Kingston 2. The event features sound system Clarity as well as dancehall artiste Chi Chin Ching.The event begins at 10:00 am.Yard & Foreign Link-UpYard and Foreign Link-Up is slated for the Boston Jerk Grill and Club in Portland. Music will be provided by Stone Love. Start time is 7:00 pm.Mello Go Roun’Mello Go Roun’ featuring the ‘Best of Festival 2013′ will take place the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre at 8:00 pm.Independence VillageFestival activities heat up with the opening of the Independence Village at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. The village opens at noon to 5:00 pm daily.Marco Polo & Road FlexMarco Polo takes place at the National Stadium in St Andrew and will feature Flabba Dabba, Flava Unit, ZJ Chrome, ZJ Ice, Heavy D. The event takes place throughout the day.Later on in the evening, the fun continues at the LIME Golf Academy with performances from I-Octane, Lady Saw, Spice, Louie Culture, and Richie Spice.FRIDAY, AUGUST 2SPF Cat Cruise & BNM Eye CandySummer Play Ground (SPF) weekend series kicks off at the Pier, Jewel Resort, Ocho Rios in St Ann from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm. The fun restarts with BNM Eye Candy at Cary Island, Ocho Rios, from 8:30 pm – 2:00 am.Black River Day celebrationThe St Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual Black River Day celebration on Friday in Black River.Throughout the day, the parish will be showcasing its craft, food, culture, and historical sites.Activities will include jonkanoo, float parade, kids’ island, talent and fashion show, mento yard, and marching band.Juice Theory & ReminisceJuice Theory and Reminisce, day and night events, are scheduled for Sugarman’s Beach in Portmore and Liguanea Club in New Kingston. The night event features ZJ Ice, DJ Marvin, DJ Johnny Kool.Reasoning (Topic: “The Past and Future of Festival Song”)The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s Independence celebration continues with a special session entitled Reasoning – The Past and the Future of Festival Song at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.Jamaica Festival Song ShowcaseThe Jamaica Festival Song Showcase will take place at 8:00 pm at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew.International Reggae Wine FestivalWine lovers are in for a treat at the two-day International Reggae Wine Festival scheduled for Secrets SeaWind Club, Montego Bay in St James.Event also features entertainment from reggae singer Etana and music from the vintage specialist Senor Daley.Starting time is 6:00 pm.SATURDAY, AUGUST 3SPF Fiction BeachThe high-energy, all-Inclusive SPF Fiction Beach Party is scheduled for Pearly Beach East in St Ann.Time: 6:00 pm – 1:00 amReasoningThe JCDC Reasoning continues on Saturday at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The day’s topic is ‘Concepts of Beauty and the Modern Jamaican Woman’.Miss Jamaica Festival Queen CoronationThe Miss Jamaica Festival Queen finals will take place at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew. Showtime is 8:00 pm.Occasion East Dancehall AwardsDancehall industry players will be recognised at the Occasion East Dancehall Award at the Eastern Peace Centre, 121 Windward Road, Kingston 2.Music will be provided by Juju Royal, Chris Dymond, ZJ Wah Wa, Boom Boom, among others. Starting time is at 6:00 pm.Manchester People’s Choice AwardStalwarts of Manchester will be recognised at the Manchester People’s Choice Award slated for the Belair High School Auditorium.The event will feature performances from Garnet Silk Jr, Libran, Dahlia, Letal, Upsurge, Gridloc, Mr Khool, Ray Tay, and Blue Roc.Starting time is 8:00 pm.Let’s Go Dancin’ Pre-Independence PartyVintage party series Let’s Go Dancin’ will take place at the Ocho Rios Jerk Centre in Ocho Rios and will feature Kool 97 disc jock Michael Barnett as well as Radio 95 FM’s Captain Collin Hines.The action starts at 7:00 pm.SUNDAY, AUGUST 4SPF SoireeThe Ultimate Beach Party Soiree SPF 04 is scheduled for the Cove at Drax Hall Estate in Ocho Rios, St Ann.Start time: 11:00 am.Hi-Pro Denbigh Gospel ExtravaganzaHi-Pro Denbigh Gospel Extravaganza is slated for Denbigh in Clarendon.Featured acts include Papa San, Carlene Davis, Jermaine Edwards, John Ross, LaWayne McLean, Candy Isaacs and Septimus, backed by On The Shout Band, led by Karl Gibson.Showtime is 6:00 pm.Pre-Independence Gospel ConcertA Pre-Independence Day Gospel Concert is slated for the Longville Park Baptist Church in Clarendon.Scheduled to perform are Natoiya Aiken, Dian Barnett, Glen Graham, Marvin Edgar, and Eric Bryan.Starting time is 5:00 pm.National Independence Thanksgiving ServiceThe National Independence Thanksgiving Service will take place at the Bethel Baptist Church, 6 Hope Road, Kingston 10.Starting time is 10:00 am.Jamaica Gospel Song National FinalsThe JCDC Gospel Song finals will take place at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday at 7:00 pm.

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Events at a glance

TONIGHT

Weddy Weddy Summer EditionWeddy Weddy Summer Edition, under the theme Jeans and Tees will be held at Stone Love HQ, 41 Burlington Road, Kingston 20.Starting time is 10:00 pm.THURSDAY, JULY 11Noite Do Brasiliera Brazilian NightSamba music will take centre stage at Red Bones, 1 Argyle Road, Kingston, at an event dubbed Noite Do Brasiliera Brazilian Night. The event will feature Capoeira and Grupo Jambra. Showtime: 7:00 pm.FRIDAYCircus in the CityCircus in the City begins on Friday and continues until Sunday at the National Arena in St Andrew. Presented by Main Event Entertainment Group, the circus will see a wide range of daring and exciting performances coming from Myth, Shaolin Dancers, and clown Professor Crump.Fashionista vs SwaggerFashionista vs Swagger will be held at Club Myce, Oak Plaza on Friday. This will be featuring the sounds of Chris Dymond, Six Killa & Canta, Flava Unit and Dan Dizzle.SATURDAYOriginal StartimeOriginal Startime takes place this Saturday at the New Mas Camp, Stadium North in St Andrew. Scheduled to perform are John Holt, Leroy Sibbles, DJ U Roy, Ernie Smith, The Clarendonians, Errol Dunkley, the Tamlins and Karen Smith.Starting Time is 8:00 pm.Magnum Sneakers and JeansMagnum Sneakers and Jeans: Impy Skimpy 4th Edition takes place at the Church Pen Housing Scheme football field in Church Pen, near Old Harbour in St Catherine on Saturday. Soundsystem Jambeat will provide the music. Selectors ZJ Diamond from ZIP FM, DJ Chris Cross for News Talk 93.5FM, DJ Remix from RJR, and DJ Dangerous from Black Wizard will provide the vibes. Start time: 9:00 pm.Admission: Buy out the bar.Year-To-Year Bike Show and DanceFor motorcycle stunt lovers, the place to be is Jarrett Lane Square, off Mountain View Avenue, for Year-to-Year Bike Show and Dance on Saturday.Stunt bike riders include Mouth, Cabby, Ski Boy, Omar Di Teacha, and Crazy Cutta. Starting time is 7:00 pm.Shine Bright Like A DiamondShine Bright Like A Diamond will take place on Saturday at Time Out Sports Bar, Old Harbour, St Catherine. Music will be provided by Glen Stinga. The action begins at 9:00 pm.Black Prince 42nd AnniversaryWray and Nephew, in association with Music Doctor Promotion, presents Black Prince 42nd Anniversary Party featuring 70s, 80s and 90s music at Old Flamingo Hotel, 3 Trevenion Park Road, Kingston 5.Music will be provided by Black Prince, Stone Love with special guest selectors Bad Boy Chacha & Boom BoomSummer Swagg Water PartyDreemz, in association with Money Affiliated Entertainment, presents Summer Swagg Water Party at St Jude’s Primary School ground, Norwich Avenue, below Campbell Boulevard. Attractions include 18-ft water slide, tattoo and body piercing, and colour paint for paint war.Music will be provided by Foota Hype, Scientist from Fresh Team, Doctor C from Magnum Kings and Queens Rockwildaz.Gates open at 11:00 am.SUNDAYLittle Ochi Seafood FestivalLittle Ochi Seafood Festival will be held on Sunday at Alligator Pond in St Elizabeth. Scheduled to perform are Noddy Virtue, Voicemail, and Cherine Anderson. The fun begins at 11:00 am.Shrimp FestivalCaribbean Shrimp Festival will take place at the Whitter Village, Ironshore Montego Bay in St James. Performers include Jah Vinci, Kiprich, and Francheno. Attractions include kiddies world, celebrity cook-off, fashion show, live circus and a mobile night club.RepubliqRebubliq takes place on Sunday at Millsborough, Barbican, 2 Degenhart Close from 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm. ZJ Liquid, Johnny Cool, 0007, Leather Jackets will be providing music.Benz SundazBenz Sundaz takes place at La Benz Playfield, Duhaney Park, Kingston 20. There will be a lot of prizes and surprises.Professor Crump will be on show at Circus in the City which begins on Friday and continues until Sunday at the National Arena in St Andrew.Delights such as this Brown Stew Fish meal pictured will be on sale at the Little Ochi Seafood Festival at Alligator Pond in St Elizabeth on Sunday.

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