Police in Belize City are looking into yet another shooting, this one targeting a twenty‑five‑year‑old man who was ambushed while walking along Euphrates Avenue on Friday night. Officers on patrol rushed toward the sound of gunfire, and a short while later, the victim showed up
A night of drinking turned into a bloodbath in Belize City, leaving a woman fighting for her life and her former partner in police custody. Just after midnight on Sunday, police rushed to a residence on Central American Boulevard following reports that a woman had
An innocent bystander is recovering from gunshot wounds after brazen gunfire erupted in Dangriga over the weekend, highlighting rising fears about gang violence spreading into public spaces. The shooting happened early Saturday evening near a busy fish shed along Riverside Street, an area frequented by
Police are responding to public concerns tonight after an American businessman was briefly detained at the Philip Goldson International Airport over the weekend when security scanners detected a firearm in his luggage. Authorities say the man claimed he forgot the weapon was inside and following
Police in Orange Walk have charged twenty-four‑year‑old Darnell Valentine for drug possession with intent to supply after he was allegedly caught discarding a bag containing cocaine during a late‑night patrol. According to investigators, the incident unfolded just after midnight on Progress Street, where officers say
Police in Orange Walk have charged a twenty-two-year-old man after an alleged drug bust at a nightclub late Saturday night. Officers say the arrest followed suspicious behavior that caught the attention of police who were on duty at the establishment. Investigators report that a search
Police in Belize City have arrested a seventeen‑year‑old minor after a search warrant at his home led to the discovery of a substantial quantity of suspected cocaine. Officers say the teen attempted to hide the drugs as they entered the property, but the package was
On Friday, the attorneys for Police Constable Gabriel Pou fired back at Commissioner of Police Richard Rosado, issuing a sharply worded statement that’s turning up the heat in the Budna investigation. Pou’s legal team is blasting the commissioner for what they call a disingenuous appeal
The legal community gathered in Belize City this morning to officially usher in the 2026 High Court Legal Year, an annual tradition that mixes ceremony, reflection, and a renewed pledge to uphold justice. As always, the day began with a church service, setting a solemn
At the opening of the High Court today, reporters pulled Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre aside to get an update on the government’s proposed move to freeze telecom rates. You’ll remember, just last week Prime Minister John Briceño said his administration is working on a statutory
