Police in Punta Gorda Town have arrested and charged a man in connection with the weekend shooting of Derrick Hines on Prince Street. According to police, Hines was in his yard on Saturday, April 19, when a known individual approached and fired several shots in his
Police have charged two men, including a minor, in connection with the brutal killing of 29-year-old Jeremiah Coc, whose body was found with multiple chop wounds in the Indianville area of Punta Gorda Town on Friday, April 18. On Monday, April 21, authorities formally arrested and
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Workers Union (KHMHAWU) is blasting the Briceño Administration for what it calls “blatant disregard for frontlineworkers”, following salary increases for high-ranking government officials while hospital staff remain without pension benefits. As we have been reporting, a March 28 memo from
The Government of Belize has declared an official period of mourning following the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of over a billion Catholics worldwide. The announcement was made today by the Office of the Prime Minister. In honour of the late pontiff’s
A mass stranding of pilot whales has been reported in the waters near Drown Caye, just off the coast of Belize City. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Belize, in coordination with the Belize Fisheries Department and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation,
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) expressed strong disapproval over the salary increases granted to chief executive officers and the cabinet secretary, describing them as “obscene” while teachers continue to wait for overdue pay adjustments. In an official statement released on Wednesday, April 16, the union
Earth Day 2025 brings the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” urging global unity around renewable energy with the goal of tripling clean electricity capacity by 2030. As the climate crisis intensifies, this call is crucial in achieving the global target of limiting warming to 1.5°C
British cyclist Jim Brown of the Miami Blazers emerged as the 95th Cross Country Champion on Saturday, completing the demanding race at Digi Park in 5 hours, 45 minutes and 40 seconds. Brown edged out Alfredo Bueno of Legion of Los Angeles, who took second, with
Belize’s music and cultural community is grieving the death of artist, songwriter, and producer Deon “Concego” Ögaldez, who passed away following a motorcycle accident on Thursday, April 17 In a statement, the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) hailed Concego as a vibrant force in
The Social Security Board (SSB) has welcomed Chandra Nisbet Cansino as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective from 1 April 2025. In a statement issued by the SSB, the board praised Nisbet Cansino’s extensive background in public service and senior management, calling her appointment timely
