The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, publicly supported the abolition of the death penalty in Belize. In an interview, Williams said, “The truth is, as much as many may not believe, I am opposed to the death penalty. I don’t believe in it. That’s my
This morning, the Dangriga Operation Team of the Belize Police Department executed an anti-drug operation in Hope Creek Village. Authorities seized approximately 31.67 pounds (13.735 kilogrammes) of marijuana that were found in a bushy area. Since no one was found in the immediate area during
A Belize City family is reaching out for community support to help fundraise for Barbara Elijio Antonio, a beloved teacher and community member battling cancer. The family is hosting a Punta Rama Night fundraiser on August 31, which will be held at either Swift Hall
A recently issued Cabinet brief says that to strengthen the Belize Police Department, Cabinet approved a recruitment drive to add 225 new officers nationwide. It says that this expansion will support the opening of a new precinct in Santa Elena Town and bolster specialised police units
Tensions between the PUP's Corozal Bay area representative, Elvia Vega-Samos, and the party's standard bearer, Thea Garcia-Ramirez, remain high. Garcia-Ramirez defeated Vega-Samos in the recently held convention. This means that Garcia-Ramirez is the party's standard bearer, with Vega-Samos effectively being a 'lame-duck' area representative. Now, there
Forensic authorities in the Dominican Republic are working to identify the remains of 14 decomposed bodies discovered on an abandoned boat 10 nautical miles off the northern coast. The Dominican Republic Navy reported that the skeletal remains likely belong to individuals from Senegal and Mauritania,
The Department of the Environment recently held a meeting with the Mayor of Belmopan and members of the Belmopan City Council to discuss initiatives aimed at beautifying the city and developing natural areas. The primary goals of these efforts are to boost tourism and improve
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise (MAFSE) and the Taiwan ICDF conducted a Sheep and Goat Parasite Management Workshop aimed at enhancing agricultural practices in Belize. The workshop was held from August 5th to 7th, 2024 at the University of Belize Central Farm
The Benque Fiesta 2024 incurred a staggering $58,192 in losses. In an official statement, the Council attributed the financial shortfall to Hurricane Beryl, adverse weather, and limited community support. However, criticisms over alleged mismanagement and a lack of transparency regarding the event continue. Carlos 'Calo' Iglesias,
We begin our newscast this evening with the murder of an Orange Walk man on Tuesday night in Orange Walk. Carlos Canelo was shot and killed soon after he arrived at his residence on Monkey River Street where he had been staying for the past
