Belize’s most iconic cycling race is once again making headlines, but this time, it’s not just about who crossed the finish line first. With records falling in back to back weeks at the Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic, attention is turning to what happens
The family of Jericho Humes, a father of three from Dangriga Town, now believes he has been kidnapped after receiving ransom calls demanding money for his release. Humes was last seen on Wednesday morning before he left for work. Days later, relatives found his home ransacked
Family and volunteers were back in the field today as they continued searching for 28-year-old Deborah “Bree” Arthurs, who has been missing for 10 days. Her family and friends are growing desperate for answers. The family’s search has covered several areas, including Hattieville, Coastal Road, and the
A Belize City man is facing firearm charges after police recovered a loaded pistol in his possession on Holy Saturday in Caye Caulker. Assistant Superintendent of Police reported that 25-year-old Herman Ciego was arrested and charged for keeping a firearm and ammunition without a licence after
Police have formally arrested and jointly charged 21‑year‑old Tajah Robateau and 25‑year‑old Kevan Joshua Franklyn, both of Hattieville Village, following a search that uncovered drugs and firearms. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith said the charges stem from a search conducted on April 1 at a
Belize recorded a rise in Easter arrivals in 2026. Figures from the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour point to a shift in how visitors are entering the country. According to the report, total arrivals increased 5.5%, reaching 24,520, up from 23,240 in 2025. The strongest growth
Despite cramps and fatigue and mechanical issues, 24-year-old Jyven Gonzalez pushed through to become the first Belizean to finish the 96th Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic. He claimed third place overall riding for the Legions of Los Angeles. “I got a rear-wheel puncture around mile
Ticket holders arrived at the Belize City Civic Centre this morning expecting refunds from the failed Sub Umbra Floreo Lions Club 2026 Toyota Hilux raffle, only to find the booth empty. A flier posted on the club's Facebook page on March 31st had invited the approximately
Two Belize City families have lost everything after a devastating fire tore through their duplex home on New Road on Easter Sunday. The blaze broke out shortly after 11:00 a.m. in the area behind Dario’s Meat Pie Bakery on Quallos Alley, destroying both sides of the
Family members of Jericho Humes, a father of three, are desperately searching for him after he disappeared under suspicious circumstances at his home in Dangriga Town. Humes was reportedly last seen early Wednesday morning before heading to work. Inside his home, the family found broken windows, a
