Belize is taking another step toward regulating its increasingly crowded skies, as the Department of Civil Aviation prepares to host a national consultation on draft drone regulations this Wednesday. According to the department, the consultation is intended to strike a balance between innovation and safety, as
What should have been an ordinary drive home from work ended in heartbreak along the George Price Highway. Two men never made it back to their families after a violent crash Saturday night, leaving loved ones grieving and a country once again asking how quickly
Police say the weekend was mostly quiet, but that’s not how it felt for drivers along the Philip Goldson Highway. From Haulover Bridge to Sandhill Village, one traffic crash after another kept sirens wailing and emergency crews on the move, underscoring just how dangerous that
As of today, getting around Belize just got more expensive. New bus fares rolled out nationwide, following last week’s dramatic bus blockade that brought traffic and travel to a standstill at the Tower Hill Bridge in Orange Walk. After emergency talks between independent bus operators,
These days, the sticker shock doesn’t wait for the gas pump, it hits right at the grocery checkout. As prices climb on everything from chicken and fresh vegetables to rice and cooking oil, many families are rethinking what goes into their carts and what stays
Belize’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, is recovering tonight after undergoing triple bypass surgery. According to a Government of Belize press release, the procedure was performed today at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Minister Fonseca is expected to remain on medical leave following his
The United Democratic Party has just taken another hit, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Dr. Omar Figueroa, former Cayo North area representative and the UDP’s listed caretaker, has stepped away, citing internal party attacks on his character. With municipal elections less than a year
A Belize City man is in critical condition tonight after being shot multiple times during what police believe was a targeted attack. The incident unfolded on Sunday evening along Baghdad Street, where the victim was reportedly ambushed while inside his vehicle. Despite his injuries, the
Police say investigations continue into two recent Orange Walk murders, with limited new developments. [caption id="attachment_92179" align="alignleft" width="300"] Francisco Garcia[/caption] In the first case, farmer Francisco Garcia of Santa Martha was found dead with multiple chop wounds after a
A grim discovery near the Belize San Pedro Express has sparked a troubling mystery. A body pulled from the water, no name, no missing person report, and no clear answers. Tonight, police say this John Doe has no identity, yet, and they’re turning to the
