The month-long state of emergency aimed at curbing gang violence in Belize City and nearby areas has officially come to an end. While Police Commissioner Doctor Richard Rosado had initially suggested extending it for up to six months, that idea has now been shelved. Minister
Two police constables are under serious scrutiny tonight after a Belize City resident claimed they robbed him. Edlin Perez says he was riding contrary to the flow of traffic along Orange Street when the officers stopped him. But what started as a routine encounter took
Authorities in Corozal Town are investigating a disturbing report of sexual assault involving a twelve-year-old girl. The child told police that her stepfather assaulted her in 2019 and again earlier this year. Police have since detained the accused man, but no charges have been filed
It’s not just crime that officers at the Racoon Street Police Station are battling, now they’re up against a rodent infestation too. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed the issue during today’s weekly press briefing, saying exterminators have already been called in. But while
Last week, we showed you a video of water pouring from the ceiling inside the Racoon Street Police Station, raising concerns about a leaky roof. But it turns out the real culprit wasn’t structural damage. According to the Minister of Home Affairs, the flooding was
As we reported on Friday, former Belize Rural Central Area Representative Ralph Fonseca, known for his influential and often controversial role in national affairs, passed away early Friday morning after a long battle with illness. He was seventy-five. Today, People’s United Party Chairman Henry Charles
Last month, Belize saw the largest group of deportees arrive on a single flight, twenty-one Belizeans were sent home on a chartered plane arranged by the Trump administration. The move sends a strong message about the U.S. president’s tough stance on immigration. Across the U.S.,
In the fight against crime, sometimes the best weapon is a football. That’s the idea behind the Williams Dawson Peace Cup, launched four years ago by the Leadership Intervention Unit. It’s more than just a tournament. It’s a movement. Young men from across Belize City
Hey, good evening and welcome to another exciting edition of Sports Monday! I’m Paul Lopez and trust me, we’ve got a lot to cover tonight. So, let’s dive right in. We’re kicking things off down south in the Culture Capital, where history was made with the
Raccoon Street Police Station is now dealing with a rat infestation, just days after a severe leakage flooded the building. While authorities say that the flooding captured in a video was caused by a hatch that had been left open, "the issue of rodents is
