Two customs officers, siblings Atlee and Cheryl Castillo, were today charged for abetment to importation of a total of 68.69 kilos, or 151 pounds, of marijuana. The pair appeared in court alongside their attorney, Dickie Bradley, while the Director of Public Prosecutions, Cheryl Lynn Vidal,
The Cabinet has approved the rebranding of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to the Development Bank of Belize, signaling a renewed focus on national development and climate finance. The move is intended to strengthen the institution’s identity, reinforce its commitment to excellence, and enhance its
Belize police have formally charged 31-year-old Patrick Lloyd Young, a labourer from Dangriga, in connection with the murder of Geoffrey Crawford, which occurred on September 21, 2021. Young has been charged jointly with Maurice Esley Usher, who was arrested and charged in October 2021. Crawford, 69,
Belize City police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and injured several others, including a minor, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 8:25 p.m. at Pinks Alley, where 26-year-old Antuan Rivero, 28-year-old Francis Nolberto, 28-year-old Dane Gillette, and a minor were sitting
A police officer was shot Wednesday night in Belize City while responding to a gang-related attack near Police Street. The officer, Corporal Elvis Guzman, sustained a gunshot wound to his arm. A police patrol vehicle was also reportedly targeted, with residents describing the shots as coming
The Budna Report was submitted to Prime Minister John Briceño on Tuesday. A press release from his office later that day acknowledged the need for an independent investigation. The statement also went on to say that Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado, who was sidelined
Has the government crossed the line? The Opposition says yes, accusing the Prime Minister and his Cabinet of overstepping their authority in the Joseph Budna case. Tracy Taegar-Panton argues that what should be in the hands of the DPP is instead being kept behind closed
As the Budna report continues to raise even more eyebrows, the Opposition says if Cabinet isn’t working on real reforms, then all this talk of transparency is just smoke and mirrors. Tracy Taegar-Panton claims the report even suggests gagging police officers from speaking to the
The government says it’s about efficiency. The opposition calls it a power grab. At the heart of the debate is SARA, the new Semiautonomous Revenue Authority that could take over tax collection in Belize. Supporters argue it will modernize the system. Critics warn that it
Belize doesn’t need a new tax authority; it needs real tax reform. That’s the warning from the opposition as government pushes ahead with SARA, the Semiautonomous Revenue Authority. Critics argue the plan won’t fix the real problem, a complicated tax system that frustrates businesses and
