The High Court has ruled that Shaquile Perera must answer to murder and attempted‑murder charges, after a judge today rejected a no‑case submission from the defense. The case stems from a Christmas Eve 2023 shooting that left Darnell Puerto dead and Jehvon Ramclam wounded. Justice
What started as a routine night out in Guinea Grass Village exploded into deadly violence late Sunday, after a barroom dispute at Hidden Cool Spot spiraled far beyond its doors. Police say staff managed to remove the unruly patron at the center of the argument,
Police constable Leroy Kerr and construction worker Shaddrick Galvez are recovering from gunshot wounds they sustained on Sunday afternoon when a gunman approached them on a work site and opened fire. Both were rushed to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where Kerr is receiving treatment
Two families from Cotton Tree Village and Belmopan are grappling with unimaginable grief tonight, after losing two teenagers who were as close as brothers. Seventeen-year-old Axel Cho and fifteen-year-old Jonathan Milan spent what turned out to be their final day the way they always had,
The showdown in the sugar industry just got even more intense. Cane farmers have sent a loud and unmistakable message; they’re not backing down. On Sunday, growers overwhelmingly rejected a government‑supported plan that was supposed to end the long-running dispute with BSI/ASR. Even a million‑dollar
The Caribbean’s energy sector is changing fast, and utility leaders say the real challenge isn’t new technology, it’s people. At the CARILEC conference, the focus shifted from solar panels and grid upgrades to building a skilled, adaptable workforce. Industry leaders say the region can’t hit
Good evening, my name is Paul Lopez, and this is your weekly installment of Sports Monday. The Cycling Federation of Belize traveled with a delegation of ten athletes to the 2026 Pan American Road Cycling Championships in Monteria, Colombia. The team comprised of six elite
Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith revealed that Karim Espat was on High Court bail that restricted him from residing in San Pedro at the time of his murder. Espat was one of the three victims, including Oscar Mas and Yerlin Bueso Alvarez, who were shot
A High Court judge has rejected a bid by accused murderer Shaquile Perera to have his case thrown out, ruling on 20 March 2026 that there is sufficient evidence for the trial to continue. Perera is charged with murdering Darnell Puerto and attempting to murder Jehvon
Opposition Leader Tracy Panton opened this morning’s budget debate with a pointed attack on government fuel taxes, arguing that nearly half of every dollar Belizeans spend at the pump goes straight into “government coffers". She painted a picture of a country where the cost of living
