Police in San Ignacio are on high alert tonight as they hunt for twenty-nine-year-old Israel Bradley, a Santa Elena barber who escaped custody after allegedly robbing two American women on Burns Avenue. Now, investigators believe he gave them the wrong name. But surveillance footage shows
Three days before Christmas, twenty-three-year-old Robert Derrick Stewart is spending the holidays on remand after a violent robbery attempt landed a woman in the hospital. Stewart appeared before Magistrate Mannon Dennison this morning, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of wounding and attempted robbery.
A hotel dispute on Caye Caulker turned violent last week and now a well-known businessman is facing serious charges. Police say forty-five-year-old Junming Zhao fired a single shot inside the Enjoy Hotel on Passero Street, hitting his ex’s new common-law husband in the leg. Thankfully,
Police in San Pedro have arrested and jointly charged Thomas Ariola and Gabriel Sho in connection with a violent attack that left a business owner seriously injured and his establishment set ablaze. Investigators say the incident began as a confrontation inside Crown Game Shop on
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of twenty-two-year-old Madeline Mendez of Roaring Creek Village, Cayo District. The crash happened early this morning along mile thirty-two on the Hummingbird Highway, where officers found an overturned vehicle with four occupants. Mendez later
Motorcycle riders had threatened to take to the streets in protest of new regulations proposed by the Ministry of Transport, rules they say would increase costs and add unnecessary new requirements for everyday riders. But when protest day arrived, the turnout was far smaller than
The Belize Government Lotteries Limited has officially closed its Million Dollar Jackpot draw, and nine fortunate players are walking away with hefty cash prizes. This year-end special has grown into one of the most eagerly awaited highlights of the festive season. Ticket sales kicked off
While lucky winners are rushing to collect their prizes, Belize Government Lotteries Limited is acknowledging a slight dip in sales for this year’s Million Dollar Jackpot draw, falling short of expectations despite it being the game’s second year. Officials say ticket sales declined by just
With Christmas just days away, you know what that means, packed streets, crowded stores, and shoppers on the hunt for those last-minute deals. Over the weekend, Belizeans had even more reason to hit the shops thanks to the government’s second annual GST-free Christmas weekend. From
Belize Electricity Limited is celebrating the return of a team of line workers who just wrapped up a critical mission in Jamaica. The crew left Belize on November twelfth to help restore power after Hurricane Melissa slammed the island, knocking out electricity for hundreds of
