A High Court murder trial took a sharp turn this week after prosecutors played surveillance footage of the November 2023 killing. James Lyson Cacho, twenty-five, immediately changed his plea from not guilty to guilty once the video was shown. Justice Candace Nanton accepted the guilty
Police are calling it a major win, and Home Affairs CEO Elton Bennett says the operation worked because officers stuck to the plan, they waited for solid intelligence, avoided rushing in, and moved only when they were ready. The case centers on a fourteen-year-old Guatemalan
Even as government moves to patch up the old Eastern Division Police Headquarters, Home Affairs CEO Elton Bennett says the long-term plan isn’t to “abandon” Raccoon Street; it’s to relocate to a more suitable facility that can keep up with the police department’s growth. And
Police officers’ pay and promotions are drawing questions tonight, and whether officers are getting what they’ve earned. Earlier today, we asked Home Affairs CEO Elton Bennett directly if there’s a delay in police officers receiving their annual increments, and whether those who’ve been promoted are
Fuel prices aren’t just hurting drivers at the pump; they’re forcing government agencies to rethink how they do business. Home Affairs CEO Elton Bennett says the rising cost of fuel is squeezing everyone, from the media to security services to the wider public sector. And
Health officials are closely monitoring a confirmed case of measles in Belize, linked to travel from Guatemala. The Ministry of Health says the patient has since been identified and is stable, while teams on the ground are working to contain any possible spread through vaccination
When condom prices started climbing, it didn’t take long for Belizeans to start asking questions. Was access at risk, and would higher prices hurt public health? The Ministry of Health says the spike has more to do with what’s happening outside Belize’s borders. Officials point
A debate in the Senate over placing tariffs on imported ramen noodles has sparked a broader conversation about nutrition and public health in Belize. Opposition Senator Sheena Pitts called noodles an empty meal that offers little nutritional value, but it remains an affordable staple for
Belize just made regional history in the fight against HIV and AIDS. For the first time ever, the International AIDS Society brought one of its symposiums to Belize, making this not only a national first, but also the first time the event has been held
A fast-moving fire ripped through San Pedro Columbia, Toledo District, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving several families homeless. The blaze started in the kitchen of a local church and quickly spread, torching thatch houses, personal belongings and years of hard work. By the time the flames
