Police are investigating a report of rape involving a 16-year-old female in the Stann Creek District. Authorities say the report was made on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., when the minor, accompanied by her father, visited a police station and reported the incident. According
Police are investigating an attempted murder following a shooting yesterday in Belize City that left a 25-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition. According to authorities, the incident occurred at the corner of Kraal Road and Reggae Street. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the
The Importance of Athlete Testing This morning’s segment on Open Your Eyes focused on the important work being carried out by the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) in Belize. Hosts Isani Cayetano and Sabreena Daly were joined by Carlos Slusher, Director of NADO, who explained the role
“You have been relieved of duty. Rest in peace.” With those words, the Belize Coast Guard announced the passing of Petty Officer Third Class Gianne Seline Cayetano. In an official online statement, the force recognised her years of service, stating Cayetano served as Personal Assistant to
The government of Trinidad and Tobago is demanding a special meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government after claiming it was deliberately kept out of the decision to reappoint Dr Carla Barnett as secretary general. Barnett, a Belizean, has held the post since 2021. Prime Minister Kamla
A commute on Easter Sunday along the San Ignacio–Benque Road turned tragic, leaving a family in mourning and a tight knit community struggling to come to terms with a heartbreaking loss. A traffic accident claimed the life of Jose Bautista, a well known young community
While most of Caye Caulker slept through Easter Sunday morning, police and residents would soon wake up to one of the island’s most brazen escapes. Just after four a.m., a routine patrol spiraled into a gunfight, a reckless chase, and a dramatic getaway by sea,
Still in Caye Caulker, police say officers responding to a disturbance on the island ended up uncovering an illegal firearm, leading to the arrest of a Belize City man. Twenty‑five‑year‑old Herman Ciego now faces several firearm and ammunition charges after authorities say he ran from
Security at a weekend sporting event in the Belize District took a serious turn after police discovered a loaded firearm during routine checks. Officers assigned to the Burrel Boom Horse Race were conducting searches at the entrance when one individual raised suspicion. A search of
An early morning police operation in Corozal Town has led to the arrest of three individuals, including two minors, after officers reportedly intercepted them with a loaded firearm. Twenty-year-old Brandon Sanker, along with two teenagers aged sixteen and seventeen, are now jointly charged with illegal
