A crackdown on illegal weapons is delivering results tonight, with police making multiple arrests across southern and western Belize. From a tense late-night chase in Punta Gorda to a targeted raid in Unitedville, officers say they removed illegal firearms from the streets and detained several
Police have formally arrested and charged a resident of Maskall Village with aggravated assault and Kept Prohibited Firearm. The charges stem from a report made on May thirty-first, 2026, in which a man alleged that while riding in Vasquez’s vehicle, he saw a firearm and
The government’s decision to halt a major component of the Leadership Intervention Unit program has left hundreds of participants searching for what’s next. Critics argue that the move has displaced vulnerable Belizeans who relied on the program for income, but Prime Minister John Briceño says
As government efforts continue to define and formalize borders between communities such as Hopkins and Sittee River, as well as Placencia and Seine Bight, concerns are growing that political interests and powerful investors could benefit at the expense of Indigenous land rights. Tonight, Garifuna leaders
A family’s urgent search is stretching across the country tonight, as they race to find thirty-year-old Richard Phillip Cherrington, a man they say desperately needs medical care. Cherrington, who recently relocated from La Democracia to Mullins River, has been missing since May twenty-first. Diagnosed with
Frustration is spilling into the streets in San Pedro, where residents say rising costs and ongoing development projects are pushing them to the limit. This afternoon, a group of determined demonstrators marched through the town, calling attention to fuel prices, dredging concerns, and the overall
Belize’s long-awaited workplace safety law has hit another delay. After years of pressure from unions and labor advocates, debate on the Occupational Safety and Health Bill was postponed in the Senate today. Government Senator Anthony Sylvestre says key revisions only arrived Tuesday, leaving lawmakers without
As storms, cyber threats, and system failures become real risks, leaders are rethinking how to protect the country’s most valuable asset, its data. This week, Belize is hosting regional experts and policymakers for a high-level workshop focused on digital resilience and a cutting-edge concept known
Belize is showcasing its maritime and financial services at one of the world’s biggest shipping expos. A national delegation is in Athens, Greece for Posidonia 2026, a major international event that brings together key players in the global shipping industry. Officials say Belize is using
A high-profile wedding in Belize is putting the spotlight on more than just romance; it’s also shining a light on the country as a playground for global influencers. Over the weekend, media mogul Dave Mays, founder of The Source, tied the knot with former Oprah
