The Belize City Council says homelessness and mental illness are serious, deeply human issues and they’re approaching the matter with compassion for those affected and concern for public safety. These challenges are complex and require a coordinated response from multiple agencies. The issue recently hit
Police in Orange Walk are investigating a grim discovery made on Christmas Day, a decomposed body found inside an abandoned house on Boundary Road. Authorities believe the remains could be those of thirty-five-year-old Herman Alex Constantino, who relatives say had been missing for about a
Another motorcycle driver lost his life in a road traffic accident on Christmas Eve. Twenty-one-year-old Emil Choma was driving his motorcycle near Universal Hardware in the Spanish Lookout community when he lost control and crashed into a fence. ASP Stacy Smith says by the time
A Christmas Day tragedy has shaken the quiet village of Caledonia. What started as a holiday morning ended in heartbreak when forty-five-year-old Eliadoro Moh was found lifeless along the riverbank. Police say Moh had left home earlier that day and was reportedly under the influence
Police have arrested and charged Linsford Lord after an unlicensed firearm was discovered during a joint law enforcement operation on Saturday. Investigators say Lord was spotted tossing the weapon as officers moved in to search a vehicle on Pelican Street. The charges include keeping a
What began as a routine motorcycle patrol in Belize City quickly turned into a dramatic rescue. Officers were cruising along Wilson Street when they heard a woman’s desperate cries for help. In a split second, they sprang into action, chasing down a fifty-three-year-old suspect and
Every December, Belize lights up with fireworks and firecrackers, a tradition woven into our celebrations from Independence Day to New Year’s Eve. But while these bursts of color and sound thrill many of us, who pays the price? Animal advocates, veterinarians, and pet owners say
Along with a call for action, animal advocates are offering pet owners advice on how to properly look after their furry friend’s welfare during fireworks displays. Doctor Jane Crawford shared some expert tips from a medical perspective, while Sheila Ford, Director at the Corozal Animal
Tensions are rising in the Taiwan Strait as China launches major military drills, this time simulating a full-scale blockade and seizure of key areas around the island. The operation, codenamed Justice Mission 2025, involves the army, navy, air force, and even the rocket force, with
Residents and business owners in San Pedro are raising urgent concerns about worsening coastal erosion along the beachfront of the island. According to residents, parts of the beachside have already disappeared, forcing people to navigate a narrow and hazardous pathway. Community members also point to
