At least 95 people are confirmed dead, and dozens remain missing following catastrophic floods that swept through central Texas over the weekend, with the tragedy hitting especially hard at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River, where 27 campers and counsellors lost
A Belize City construction worker has been arrested and charged for allegedly robbing a teenage girl at gunpoint in broad daylight and later escaping from police custody. Police have formally arrested and charged 26-year-old Omar Morales with the crime of robbery. The incident occurred last week Tuesday
Kenneth “Big Tom” Flowers, no stranger to the realities of gang life and street conflict, took to social media over the weekend to express outrage at two violent incidents that shook the old capital. On Friday night, gunfire erupted on Amandala Drive, leaving one man injured.
The Belize Livestock Producers’ Association (BLPA) has officially announced the return of the highly anticipated Belize Beef Fest & Rodeo. Now in its fourth edition, the 2025 event is scheduled to take place in August at the National Agriculture and Trade Showgrounds in Belmopan. The annual
Belize has launched its first major wheat varietal trials, aiming to reduce its heavy reliance on wheat imports. The Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with CARDI and CIMMYT, is testing 100 wheat varieties suited for high temperatures and semi-arid conditions. The trials will take place in
A tragic double homicide has rocked the Cedar Street community in Belize City, where 66-year-old Evadnie Jones and her 39-year-old son, Luke Jones, were fatally shot in their yard on Friday night. The Ministry of Home Affairs has strongly condemned the killings, describing them as a
The 2025 Village Council Elections officially concluded on Sunday, July 6, with the People’s United Party (PUP) emerging as the dominant political force across Belize’s rural communities. According to results, the PUP secured a commanding 83.01% of all available seats, winning control in 158 of the
Prime Minister John Briceño is in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where he is representing Belize at the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). He departed the country on Sunday and is scheduled to return on July 10.
The Belize Assembly for Persons with Diverse Abilities (BAPDA) is speaking out against what it describes as a disturbing rise in violence targeting members of the disability community. BAPDA issued a strong condemnation over the weekend following the tragic murder of Luke Jones, a disabled
A 23-year-old Belize City man is recovering after being shot during an apparent attempted murder early Saturday morning on the Phillip Goldson Highway. Police say that around 5:00 a.m., officers were alerted that a gunshot victim had arrived at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Upon arrival,
