A man was gunned down in Belize City late Tuesday night. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 10:45 p.m. on Nurse Findley Crescent and later found 37-year-old Ricardo Arturo Escobar, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at the K.H.M.H. Investigators say Escobar was standing on the
Belize and the United States have inked a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening refugee protection and ensuring safe, dignified transfers of third-country nationals seeking asylum. The two-year pact, signed in Belmopan, outlines procedures for handling protection requests from Central American and Caribbean nationals, excluding Guatemalans.
The government’s acquisition of Fortis Belize Limited has sparked plenty of debate in both the House and the Senate. We’ve heard the arguments, the concerns, and the promises, but what does this move mean for you, the consumer? Could it lead to cheaper electricity? Today,
Marshalleck also shared his personal perspective on the government’s acquisition of Fortis and its shares in BEL. He explained that there is a phenomenon across the region in which important natural resources and utilities cycle between private and government ownership. He also gave an explanation
Last night, we brought you a heartbreaking story out of San Felipe Village, the tragic deaths of a mother and her young son. Tonight, that grief is turning into outrage and deep concern. Why? Because this marks the second deadly case of domestic violence in
Belize has seen a concerning spike in domestic violence cases across the country, with several incidents resulting in the tragic death of its victims. While these cases have now come to light due to the heartbreaking loss of lives, every day, hundreds of women in
Could a strand of hair or a drop of blood become the key to justice? Last Friday, the House of Representatives unveiled a new DNA Bill that could transform how crimes are investigated and prosecuted. If passed, the law would give police the power to
To break down what the new DNA Bill really means, we sat down with Gian Cho, Executive Director of the National Forensic Science Service. He explained the key provisions, starting with how DNA samples could now be collected from anyone suspected of an indictable offense,
Executive Director Gian Cho also shared how the DNA Bill could be a game-changer in solving missing persons cases and identifying human remains. The legislation would allow investigators to search a national DNA database, something Cho says will come with strict oversight and safeguards to
If you grew up in a village with a calabash tree, you probably know those hard-shelled gourds aren’t just pretty, they’re practical. For generations, this versatile fruit has been turned into food containers, musical instruments, even sacred ceremonial objects. And while modern utensils have taken
