Minister of Economic Development Osmond Martinez says the recent rise in crime in Bella Vista Village may be tied to external influences coming into the village, particularly through its Central American roots. “The Bella Vista situation is very sad,” Minister Martinez said, noting that the village
Residents of Red Bank Village are demanding answers and transparency over government plans to establish a scarlet macaw sanctuary in the area. They say farmers were never properly consulted despite concerns around using the land. The issue gained attention after a News 5 interview with Minister
San Ignacio police have arrested and charged three men in connection with the violent assault and robbery of 72-year-old Ron Waight. Twenty-year-old Leon Nelson Coleman, 21-year-old Joseph Jowel Gentle, and 20-year-old Randolf Delton Hyde, all from San Ignacio, face charges of robbery, with additional charges expected
In the wake of a deadly daylight shooting in Belmopan, City Councillor Sanie Cal is urging the business community to help fund a reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible. The appeal comes after 55-year-old delivery truck driver Mark Gabourel was shot
A woman is facing months of surgery and recovery after she was found bleeding and with serious injuries on the roadside in Big Falls last month. 24-year-old Ireni Savala was discovered on December 17 after she was reportedly thrown from a motorcycle and left behind. Her
With the opening of the sugar factory now set for January 19th, Minister of Economic Development Osmond Martinez says Belize’s sugar industry has moved from the brink of collapse to cautious recovery. “When you really think about the sugar industry maybe five, six months ago, everyone
Belize’s four independent senators, Kevin Herrera, Louis Wade, Glenfield Dennison, and Janelle Chanona, have drawn a firm line against the proposed expansion by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL), warning that the move could reshape the telecommunications sector into a monopoly. In a joint position, the senators aligned
Commuters travelling between La Democracia Village and Belmopan should prepare for delays as major reconstruction works begin on a 15-mile stretch of the George Price Highway. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing is set to begin a $56 million, three-year upgrade to improve safety
Venezuela’s ambassador to Belize, Gerardo Algote, delivered a fiery statement this week, claiming he represents “the voices of the Venezuelan people” and accusing U.S. troops "who invaded my country" of kidnapping President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Celia Flores on January 3rd. President Donald Trump described
Moses “Shyne” Barrow has publicly rejected what he calls “scurrilous claims” that he has misrepresented himself as the Area Representative for the Mesopotamia constituency, insisting he remains the duly endorsed caretaker under party rules. On Thursday, the United Democratic Party (UDP) issued a statement rejecting any
