Venezuela’s government announced on Thursday that 116 prisoners had been released “in the past few hours”, according to the Penitentiary Services Ministry. However, the human rights organisation Foro Penal, which monitors political detentions in Venezuela, disputed the claim, saying earlier that only 41 people had actually
Central TV & Internet Ltd. has withdrawn from the negotiation table with Belize Telemedia Limited’s proposed telecommunications consolidation. In a letter to BTL Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga, it stated that it has pulled out of discussions to be acquired by the state-owned company and cited reputational concerns
Centaur Communications Corp. Ltd. has formally withdrawn from negotiations for the proposed acquisition of the Centaur Group of Companies by Belize Telemedia Limited, citing broader external, political, and reputational concerns that emerged during the process. In a letter dated January 11, 2026, addressed to BTL Chairman
South Africa has opened its waters to naval forces from China, Russia and Iran, which has triggered concern at a time of strained US relations. Warships from the three countries began a week-long joint naval exercise off the coast of Cape Town on Saturday, reported Reuters.
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a 24/7 gas station in Orange Walk town after two female pump attendants were held at gunpoint on Friday afternoon. Surveillance footage shows a black scooter with two masked men approaching the pump area. One of the suspects pulled
A house fire broke out in Ambergris Caye on Friday night. The fire damaged a home located near the lagoon on the west side of the island. No injuries were reported. Reports are that the homeowner was on the island at the time of the incident.
At least 65 people have been killed and more than 2,300 arrested in Iran over the past two weeks, according to a US-based human rights group. Protests have spread to at least 100 cities across all 31 provinces in Iran. The protests are motivated by
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Johnson Street in the Old Capital today. Initial investigation revealed that the incident claimed the life of Kyron Armstrong. Police have not confirmed any suspects as yet.
Another Caribbean newspaper is putting down its pen. Is it a warning sign for democracy itself? Media leaders say yes. The Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC) has described the impending closure of Trinidad and Tobago’s Newsday as a “sobering moment for Caribbean media”. It said
After months of rumors and closed door speculation, the silence is finally broken. Belize Telemedia Limited Chairman Markhelm Lizarraga has confirmed that BTL is actively exploring the purchase of Speednet, Central Television and Internet, and Southern Cable Network. The company is calling it a “rationalization
