Last Friday, we brought you the troubling story of a deadly encounter between a civilian and an off-duty officer. That civilian, Darnell Arnold, reportedly showed up at the Santa Elena home of Police Officer Leonel Urbina, allegedly with the intent to harm him. In response,
It’s been over a month since the brutal double murder of Evadnie Jones and her son Luke Jones in Belize City, and police are still searching for answers. The July fifth tragedy shocked the community, and tonight, investigators remain tight-lipped about any leads. Commissioner of
Here’s a serious warning from law enforcement. Police are stepping up their efforts to tackle the illegal possession of knives, a response to a growing number of stabbing and chopping incidents across the country. In Belize, carrying a knife with a blade longer than three
[caption id="attachment_58794" align="alignright" width="300"] Khris Rosado[/caption] The investigation into a tragic road accident that claimed the life of Police Constable Arcenio Cus is still unfolding. As we reported, DJ and businessman Khris Rosado turned
Forty-five-year-old Denton Flowers of Consuelo Street, Belize City, was arraigned this morning before Magistrate Ludlow Black on a single charge of abetment to commit robbery. Police say Flowers confessed to picking up two men at the corner of Dean Street and Amara Avenue and transporting them
Minister Henry Charles Usher hosted top UN reps in Belmopan yesterday to strengthen Belize’s partnership with the United Nations. The high-level meeting focused on disaster preparedness, good governance, and aligning national efforts with global development goals. UN Resident Coordinator Raul Salazar and Deputy Michael Lund
When we hear about Belize’s growing economy, the tourism and agriculture industries are typically credited with the rise, but one sector has been booming in recent years- Business Process Outsourcing. The BPO sector plays a vital role in driving down unemployment rates, but a new
Security matters to all of us, but when it comes to tourism, it’s absolutely critical. In a country like Belize, where the economy leans heavily on visitors, safety can make or break the industry. That’s why the Belize Tourism Board rolled out a brand-new National
Just days after announcing its upcoming launch in Belize, Spirit Airlines is facing tough questions about its financial health. The budget-friendly carrier, known for offering flights as low as eighty-five dollars to the United States, is now dealing with serious money troubles, just five months
Ten young Belizeans are getting a major boost this year thanks to a scholarship program that’s helping them stay in school and off the streets. The initiative, led by the Community Policing Unit and its partners, covers everything from tuition and uniforms to books, so
