Tonight, a small southern community is grappling with a brutal killing that has left a family searching for answers… and justice. Forty-five-year-old Louis Alberto Martinez was found dead early this morning along the Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway, bearing signs of a violent attack. Martinez left
Following two recent teen killings near the Port of Belize, police are now investigating the discovery of another body in the same area, though under different circumstances. The decomposed body of an unidentified man was found along the shoreline earlier today, but unlike those earlier
Across Belize, families are asking the same frightening question: where are our loved ones, and who’s next? In recent weeks, a troubling string of missing young men has gripped the nation, with these cases ending in heartbreak. The stories of Deborah Arthurs, Jamir Cambranes, Jaheil
Flames did more than light the sky today, they sent a clear message. Police destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of illegal drugs seized during two of the largest drug busts Belize has seen in years. After receiving approval from the courts, officers moved quickly this
Investigators have found more suspected aviation fuel near the site of that high profile drug plane landing in northern Belize, adding a new twist to the case. Back on April tenth, a joint operation intercepted a Cessna aircraft in the Neuland area of Corozal, seizing
Two separate domestic violence cases involving police officers are putting the department under the spotlight tonight and the top cop is responding. One case exploded into public view after a disturbing video went viral online. The other is playing out in court, with an officer
From retired workers still fighting for severance benefits to commuters and motorists feeling the strain of higher bus fares and fuel prices, the pressure on everyday Belizeans continues to build. Now, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize is calling on workers and the wider
Belize Electricity Limited is moving to settle lingering questions over severance pay by asking the court for answers. BEL says it remains committed to fair and equal treatment for all employees with severance claims, especially considering a recent ruling from the Caribbean Court of Justice.
With violent crime dominating the headlines, the political pressure on the Briceño administration is intensifying. At a UDP press conference this week, Opposition Senator Patrick Faber went on the offensive, pointing to recent killings, disappearances, and kidnappings as evidence that the government has lost control
As Belize continues to struggle with gun violence, the decision to lift the ban on .223 rifles is stirring fresh debate, and not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea. When the Firearms and Ammunition Control Board ended its moratorium on the high‑powered rifles, concerns
