Two men are now before the court in the brutal April eleventh attack on Lionel Nigel Logan, and police say the case is tightening. Today, twenty-one-year-old Brandon Christian Villamil joined co-accused Akeem Ferguson after being charged with attempted murder and related offenses. He was denied
The prosecution has closed its case against Dr. Desmond Arzu, bringing his high-profile sexual assault trial to a critical stage. Today in Belize City Magistrate’s Court, the crown, led by Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryl Lynn-Vidal, called its final witness, wrapping up nearly two years
Belize is getting serious about who’s in its skies, and who’s watching from above. As drones become more common, the Civil Aviation Department is moving to tighten the rules, aiming to protect both safety and privacy. It’s about keeping pace with fast-changing technology that’s now
Across Belize, nurses are often the first faces patients see in moments of fear, pain, and uncertainty. Today marked the start of Nurses Week, which runs from May sixth to May twelfth, celebrating the dedication and sacrifices of healthcare workers across the country. At the
In a city known for tough headlines, Eluide Miller is telling a different story, one driven by purpose, not circumstance. He started in the classrooms of Port Loyola. Today, he’s inside City Hall, helping shape the same communities that shaped him. For the young Deputy
For many Belizean families, rising food prices are hitting home and hitting hard. But instead of heading to the market, some are stepping into their backyards. In Belize City, one woman is turning a small space into a steady food supply, growing fruits and vegetables
Belize’s biggest agricultural showcase is bouncing back. The 2026 National Agriculture and Trade Show pulled in more than thirty-seven, eight hundred visitors from April thirty to May third, about six thousand more than last year, signaling renewed momentum in the agriculture sector. Held in Belmopan,
What do you get when you mix a beloved Belizean pastime with climate action? A digital chalupa game that’s now carrying the message of conservation into classrooms and communities across the country. That’s how the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative chose to close
Every time a child's name, face, or location is shared online without a second thought, the damage can follow them for life. The National Commission for Families and Children is pushing back, calling on media houses and online news pages to think harder about what
Basketballs are bouncing again across Belize, and this time, it’s by design. From Belize City to Corozal, the Belize Basketball Federation is rolling out a hands-on plan to grow the game where it matters most, at the community level. Today, district associations received fresh equipment,
