Earlier this month, Belize City saw a surge in police presence, and for good reason. Gun violence spiked in the Lake Independence area, leaving residents on edge. On December tenth, two minors and a sixty-year-old woman were shot on M and J Street near La
Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat is speaking bluntly tonight on Belize’s spiraling crime situation. Espat warns the country is heading down a dangerous road, one that mirrors the security crises seen across Latin America. His concern comes in the wake of a shocking double
Cayo South Area Representative Julius Espat is calling for unity when it comes to protecting the Chiquibul. His comments follow Tuesday’s Senate meeting, where NGO Senator Janelle Chanona accused the government of frustrating the work of Friends for Conservation and Development. Those remarks were likely
Julius Espat is clearing the air tonight after last week’s orange shirt controversy during the House sitting. He was the only government representative who didn’t wear the bright orange guayabera, and yes, people noticed. Espat admits the public reaction wasn’t great, but says lessons were
With the cost of living continuing to weigh heavily on Belizeans, the Briceño administration is facing mounting questions about concrete steps that are being taken to ease the burden. Inflation continues to rise and in the coming year, water and electricity rates will as well.
Prime Minister Briceño says his administration remains committed to the responsible development of Belize’s oil and gas sector, while acknowledging that the country’s reserves are modest by global standards. As part of that strategy, the government has appointed David Morales as Special Envoy for Oil
If you’ve driven along the George Price Highway, you’re used to seeing police checkpoints, especially around mile four. But lately, that familiar location has been empty, and the checkpoints seem to have been abandoned. So, what’s going on? Is that booth permanently closed? Today, we
With Christmas just a week away, police are intensifying efforts to fight crime across Belize. For several weeks, communities across the country have been rocked by an increase in burglaries and violent crimes. However, according to Senior Superintendent of Police, Reymundo Reyes, police are putting
For the first time ever, the Belize Police Department is spreading some extra holiday cheer. Every single police officer and civilian staff member will be getting a ham or turkey this Christmas to make their holiday meals complete. This historic gesture comes thanks to the
Christmas is fast approaching and the joy of the season is spreading far and wide across Belize. Today in Lake Independence, over four hundred children joined in a special celebration at the annual Lakers Christmas party. For the past thirteen years, James and Keisha Young
