Oscar Mira has been granted a leave of absence from his Cabinet duties as Minister of Home Affairs, effective immediately, as the Auditor General begins a three-month audit into procurement processes linked to his tenure at the Ministry of Defence. The Office of the Prime Minister
A police officer and a BDF soldier are both recovering at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City after an argument between the two turned violent in Lemonal Village, Belize River Valley, on Sunday, police say. ACP Hilberto Romero, Head of the National Crimes Investigation
Saturday's murder of pregnant Jane Urbina in broad daylight at Hattieville's bus stop was a "targeted" killing, police confirmed this morning. Investigators are now looking into whether the attack was connected to the murder case against her jailed brother, Police Constable Lionel Urbina, whom she
Residents along sections of the George Price Highway and in communities such as Ladyville say new drains being built as part of ongoing highway upgrades are too high. They say low-lying properties could be left with worsening flood conditions instead of improved drainage. Minister of Infrastructure
Belize’s Top Fighters Prepare for a Major Showdown On today’s episode of Open Your Eyes, PROFC CEO Silvino Riverol and undefeated lightweight contender Dominic Beaino shared details about the highly anticipated PROFC 22 event set for Saturday, June 27, in Orange Walk. The card will feature a
Belize's meteorological and disaster management organisations gathered last week for the opening of the 14th Annual National Climate Outlook Forum, with El Niño conditions already declared and forecasters warning that extended dry spells and erratic rainfall could be ahead. The two-day forum, held under the theme
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader, just two years after winning the biggest parliamentary majority for his party this century. A landslide victory made him the sixth British prime minister in just under a decade. Starmer will remain in office
High‑level talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland ended Monday with both sides agreeing on a roadmap to reach a final peace deal within 60 days. The negotiations faced several tense moments. At one point, Iran threatened to walk away from the talks after
Belize has assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Central American Educational and Cultural Coordination body, known as CECC/SICA, for a six-month term. This makes it the second time the country has held the position since January 2023. The handover took place on 17 June at
A former England teacher convicted of sexually abusing and murdering his 13-month-old adopted son has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Jamie Varley, 37, received a whole-life order after being found guilty of the murder of Preston Davey, who died in July
