An American woman was extradited from Belize last week and returned to Pennsylvania to face what authorities describe as the largest farm animal cruelty case in county history. Abigail Tuttle O’Keeffe, 54, was preliminarily arraigned early Saturday on 149 counts that include aggravated cruelty to animals
At the steps of the Supreme Court, the Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Taegar-Panton, compared Belize at forty-four to adulthood and urged citizens to take responsibility and drive positive change. She tied her message to this year’s theme, “Stronger Together, Rising Forever,” saying it reflects the
YouTube eliminó el canal oficial del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, junto con la cuenta perteneciente al Ministerio de Defensa del país, lo que sugiere que lo hizo para cumplir con las sanciones de EE.UU. La cuenta de Maduro, con más de 200.000 suscriptores, presentaba regularmente
It's been forty-four years of a sovereign Belize, and that many years celebrating the nation's birth. Under this year’s theme, “Stronger Together, Rising Forever,” Prime Minister John Briceño paid tribute to the nation’s forefathers, heroes, and the sacrifices that paved the way for independence. "Together we build
Police have confirmed the death of 22-year-old Axel Carrillo, who lost his life at a pre-carnival J’ouvert celebration in Orange Walk on Sunday morning, September 21. The incident happened just after five o’clock along Liberty Avenue. Carrillo was originally from Orange Walk but had been living in
Bus driver Phillip Sutherland from Lord’s Bank has been formally arrested and charged for the fatal road traffic accident that claimed the life of 38-year-old Gabriel Mai. The incident happened just before eleven o’clock on Sunday morning, September 21, along Marage Road in Ladyville. Assistant Commissioner of
The “Legalize It Caye Caulker Campaign” has been officially launched ahead of the October 8 referendum. Residents will decide whether the island supports a regulated and taxable cannabis industry. Councillor Ilya Rosado, who is leading the effort, said the campaign is focused on giving residents clear
Sixteen-year-old Ruby Flores of San Isidro Village was crowned Miss Independence Bella Vista 2025-2026 during the annual pageant held on September 20. Flores outshone five other contestants to claim the title in front of a lively crowd celebrating Belize’s Independence festivities. Currently a Tourism Management student at
Belize’s diplomatic agenda is in full swing at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with Prime Minister John Briceño leading the national delegation and Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca holding key bilateral and multilateral meetings. Fonseca met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and the Secretary
Heavy rains continue to swell rivers across southern Belize. The National Hydrological Service reported that while water levels remain near normal in most areas of Regions 7 and 9, localised flooding is intensifying in Region 11. The Sibun River at Freetown Sibun and the Sittee River
