Over in Honduras, riding shotgun on a motorcycle could land you in trouble, and Belize might be next. The Honduran government recently rolled out new restrictions, banning passengers from motorcycles in certain areas and at specific times, all in a bid to crack down on
Remember that controversial case involving former police officer DeAndre Reid, the one where he shot and killed the Governor General’s dog while on duty? Well, there’s been a major update. The Belize Advisory Council has ruled that Reid’s dismissal was invalid. Reid was fired in
Jasmine Hartin’s long-running court case has been delayed again, this time, because she’s pregnant. Her attorney, Arthur Saldivar, told the court she’s dealing with health issues and can’t travel. The case, which began in San Pedro in 2021 and was later moved to Belize City,
Winston “Tanga” James was gunned down in broad daylight just moments after leaving his attorney’s office in Belize City back in January 2022. He was shot multiple times, crashed his vehicle, and died on the scene. His common-law wife, Marybeth Wade, was also injured in
Bus fares in the north could be going up, or at least, that’s what some commuters are saying. Seven bus companies have reportedly proposed a fare hike, and passengers claim they’re already being charged the new prices. But hold on, Transport CEO Chester Williams says,
Back in late June, a young life was cut short along the George Price Highway. Sixteen-year-old high school student Tyrel Cardines lost his life after being hit by a Floralia bus in Hattieville. While the Ministry of Transport isn’t directly involved in the investigation, the
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a week after brand-new chairs were installed at the Belize City Bus Terminal, one of them has already broken; and now, questions are swirling about whether the Ministry of Transport got what it paid for. But CEO Chester Williams
The Government of Belize is defending its plan to overhaul the country’s tax system, insisting that the Belize Tax Service Department is not only well-managed but thriving. But as the transition to a new Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority moves ahead, questions remain: Why now? Who benefits
It’s a big win for Belize’s shrimp industry, and it could be the start of something huge. Belize has signed an export agreement with Taiwan, opening the door for local shrimp producers to tap into one of the world’s largest shrimp markets. It’s a breakthrough
There’s a new underwater threat lurking in our rivers, and no, it’s not from a sci-fi movie. It’s called the Devil Fish, or Pez Diablo, and it’s making headlines for all the wrong reasons. This armored catfish isn’t native to Belize. It slipped in through the
