Police in Orange Walk are investigating a daring early morning burglary at Plett’s Electronics, where thieves breached the building by digging through a cement wall and escaping with several electronic devices. The alarm was triggered shortly after two a.m. and officers were on the scene
A quick-thinking homeowner and a fast police response led to the arrest of a burglar in Armenia Village. Twenty-seven-year-old Elvis Larios was caught inside the home with stolen items after the owner’s security system alerted him to the break-in. The homeowner called Belmopan police who
A disturbing report out of the nation’s capital has led to the arrest of a Belmopan taximan, accused of sexually assaulting a thirteen-year-old girl. Police confirm the incident unfolded publicly, fueling fears about child protection and predators acting in broad daylight. The case has sent
After years of public infighting, leadership battles and a fractured base that weakened the United Democratic Party at the polls, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is taking firm steps towards reestablishing the legitimacy of the organization. She says the rebuilding phase is no longer optional, it
Former UDP Secretary General and Senator Henry Gordon has passed away. Gordon was a towering figure in both politics and the church. Back in the early to mid-90s, he served as Secretary General during a crucial transition period for the United Democratic Party, years that
Belizean students studying in Jamaica are getting much needed financial relief after an unexpected strain on their resources. Many of the students had depleted their savings in preparation for Hurricane Melissa, spending it on food, travel, accommodation and emergency supplies. They are now returning to
We have an update tonight on a story we brought you last week about the garbage woes in Placencia Village. Back then, torrential rains had turned the entrance road to the solid waste site into a muddy mess, forcing the village council to dump garbage
Belize has spent the past four months closely watching a buildup of military assets in the southern Caribbean. Early Saturday morning, military operations in Venezuela culminated in the removal of President Nicolas Maduro. In response, Belize is aligning with the Bureau of CARICOM Heads of
To get a real sense of what people are thinking, we hit the streets and spoke with a few Belizeans about the removal of President Nicolás Maduro. And for the most part, the reaction was clear, almost everyone we talked to is against the military
Over the weekend, commuters at Novelo’s Bus Terminal in Belize City were calling attention to what looked like raw sewage spilling from a sewer and running onto the street. It highlighted issues around health and sanitation at one of the country’s busiest terminals. Now, you
