Police are looking for two suspects involved in an armed robbery at the UNO gas station at mile 1.5 on the Philip Goldson Highway in Belize City on Friday. The station manager, Eric Chi, was preparing to make a deposit when one man held him at
The Ministry of Education is pushing back against reports that teachers were left unpaid, following concerns raised by the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU). Minister of Education Oscar Requena addressed the issue in a recent interview, clarifying that the problem stemmed from delayed allowances and
Two men lost their lives in separate motorcycle accidents reported on Saturday in the Cayo District and along the Hummingbird Highway. According to ACP Hilberto Romero, Head of the National Crime Investigation Branch, one of the incidents occurred in the La Loma Luz area, Cayo, where
Police are investigating the murder of a Corozal man who was shot and killed on Friday night in a suspected drug-related attack. “That is the information we're receiving, it is drug related,” said ACP Hilberto Romero, Head of the National Crime Investigation Branch. According to Romero, officers
Belizean car dealers and travellers continue to face threats while driving through Mexico, with multiple incidents involving criminal groups and corrupt authorities. The latest incident surfaced on social media, showing a Belizean car dealer in a tense standoff with Mexican police officers. In the video, the
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has called on the government to reconsider its decision to take the Office of the Ombudsman to court. NTUCB says the move threatens public accountability. "We'd like to express our deep concern and disappointment over the government's decision
A new development has emerged in the ongoing case involving Nicaraguan refugee Eric Omar Hernández Cruz, who alleged earlier this year that he was scammed and later threatened by individuals tied to two Belizean NGOs. The Human Rights Commission of Belize (HRCB) has officially cleared its
The Department of Environment (DOE) says that it is investigating reports of a fuel odour and a thin, multicoloured sheen observed in the Placencia Lagoon area. Late Saturday evening, residents of Placencia reported a strong smell of gas lingering in the area and an oily sheen
Belizeans have another chance to win big as the Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL) launches a limited-time $1 million jackpot game. Players select a 4-digit sequence for a $5 ticket. The jackpot draw will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 12:00 noon from the
Belizeans may soon see higher sugar prices on store shelves as the government moves to support the long-time-struggling cane farmers. "Yes, we are very aware that this may cause a burden on our local consumers. But at the same time, our cane farmers have been battling
