It’s a heartbreaking situation for the Faber family, who are still reeling from two unimaginable losses. On Thursday, we told you about their struggle to plan a joint funeral for Shamar Faber and his mother, Sheneile. Shamar, you may remember, was one of the shooting
On Thursday, Rome became the global stage for World Food Day 2025, as the Food and Agriculture Organization celebrated its eightieth anniversary under the powerful theme: ‘Hand in hand for better foods and a better future.’ It was a call to action. Leaders, partners, and
A tragic accident in Belmopan has claimed the life of an 18-year-old student. The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, at the intersection of Saint Jude and Saint Matthews Streets. When police arrived, they found a damaged bus and a motorcycle lying in
Authorities have launched a death investigation following the discovery of a body in the Macal River, days after a missing person report was filed for Edward Rupert Rodney Burke, a 50-year-old British national. Burke was reported missing on Wednesday, October 15. The following day, Thursday, October
Madagascar has entered a new political era after Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president, just days after a military takeover ended weeks of youth-led protests and forced former President Andry Rajoelina to flee the country. The protests began earlier this month and grew in
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday accused the United States of trying to overthrow his government, following President Donald Trump’s confirmation that he authorised CIA operations in Venezuela under the guise of fighting drug trafficking. Speaking at a public event in Caracas, President Maduro said the
Police in San Ignacio have detained three people following the discovery of a high-powered firearm and a large quantity of ammunition during a search conducted today. According to reports, the search was carried out at a residence on Maya Street in San Ignacio Town. Inside the
Belize is taking a bold step to protect its people, especially the youth, from the deadly harms of tobacco. Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard introduced the Tobacco Control Bill 2025 in the House of Representatives this morning, calling it a “decisive step” toward
Belize is on the verge of sealing a landmark migration deal with the United States, a “Safe Third Country Agreement” that Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca says will protect both Belize’s sovereignty and its humanitarian commitments. Speaking in the House of Representatives this morning, Fonseca revealed that
Four officers from the Belize Defence Force (BDF) officially graduated from the Standard Officer Course 56 (SOC 56) in Guyana on Wednesday, October 15. It marked the end of two years of intense military and academic training. The commissioning parade was held at Base Camp Ayanganna in
