Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado is supporting a six-month state of emergency following rising tensions between rival groups within the Martins area in Belize City. On Saturday, 27-year-old Jimmy Rojas, previously charged in connection with the 2024 murder of Jose Matus, survived an
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Nelson Henry, also known as “Mung,” who was gunned down in Ladyville earlier today. His death occurred just hours after another man, Aaron Lindo, was shot and killed in Double Head Cabbage village. Lindo was a known affiliate of
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday a sweeping 100% tariff on all films “produced in foreign lands”, claiming the American film industry is under attack and labelling foreign incentives a “national security threat.” "WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!" Trump said in a post
Police are investigating the murder of Aaron Lindo from Belize City this morning. Lindo was fatally shot in Double Head Cabbage Village. Video footage circulating online shows Lindo lying on the ground being held by two females. Police processed the scene and have not confirmed the motive, and
An official summary of the Cabinet meeting held on Monday, April 29, 2025 has been released. Several key announcements and policy decisions were made, including updates on the National Assembly, transportation fees, and international trade agreements. Prime Minister John Briceño informed Cabinet that he has recommended
Police are currently investigating a reported bomb threat at the Immigration Department offices in Belmopan. Authorities responded early this morning after receiving information about the potential threat. As a safety precaution, staff members of the Immigration Department, along with nearby vendors, were instructed to evacuate the
Each year on May 5, the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign by the World Health Organisation (WHO) aims to maintain a global spotlight on the critical role of hand hygiene in preventing infection. Now in its 17th year, the 2025 campaign carries the theme
Police are searching for a man who attacked his father with a machete in Louiseville, Corozal. Reports indicate that the two were socialising and consuming alcohol when the son attacked his father, Sair Witz, with a machete. The motive behind the incident has not yet been
Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2025. According to the CSU forecast released at the National Tropical Weather Conference, the 2025 hurricane season could see 17 named storms, with 9 expected to become hurricanes. Of those, 4 could
The Belize National Teachers' Union (BNTU) has officially announced a national demonstration for Friday, May 9, 2025, in Belmopan. Teachers are encouraged to wear green this week leading up to Friday's demonstration. The union is also encouraging the public for their support stating, "We matter –
