Police have formally charged John Quilter in connection with the 2023 murder of 21-year-old James Kelvin Bainton. Acting on the advice of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Officer Orlando Bowen obtained a warrant and arrested John Carlos Quilter, 24, of Parakeet Street,
Belize recorded a slight reduction in murders in 2025, according to Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado, even as public fear remains high following a violent end to the year and a violent start to 2026. Rosado said police figures show 91 murders in 2025, compared
Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado is rejecting claims that he has distanced himself from the media, especially after being seen missing in action at recent events. Rosado said his focus remains on police operations rather than public appearances. "I do maintain that I appreciate and I
The Corozal Free Zone has been under tighter security since December 2025. Today, Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado spoke on the active “innovative policing strategies.” "Our approach in the free zone has always been an interagency approach," ComPol Rosado said. "We have both the Belize
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries today received a major boost with the donation of motorcycles and computer equipment valued at over $80,000. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado has once more defended the integrity of the police investigation into the August kidnapping of Joseph Budna. Rosado refused to comment on the ongoing months-long investigation case. When asked about the Director of Public Prosecutions’ November claim that police produced
President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, will make a State Visit to Belize from February 1 to 3, 2026. The visit is expected to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two CARICOM member states. During his stay, President Ali will
Travellers at Belize’s airports will now pass through fingerprint and facial scanners supplied by the United States. Belize, in partnership with the United States, officially launched a high-tech Biometric Data Sharing Programme aimed at securing the country’s borders and improving migration management. The programme introduces advanced biometric
A late-night motorcycle crash on the Philip Goldson Highway in Belize City claimed the life of Police Constable Edwardo Cus on Sunday. The crash happened shortly after 8 p.m., and Cus was thrown from his motorcycle, suffering fatal injuries. Video footage from the scene shows Cus lying
A deadly three-week crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran has killed hundreds and pushed the country to the brink. Tehran is now warning it is “prepared for war” even as US talks are floated. CNN has reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that a
