Tragedy struck Independence Village on Thursday night when a construction worker was fatally stabbed during a confrontation with another man. The victim, Selvin Humes, was known to his family as a peaceful person, so they were devastated and shocked by the news of his violent
A man who had just been released from Belize Central Prison a week ago was found dead in the Riverside area of Dangriga this morning. Guillermo Martinez’s body was discovered floating between two boats in a well-known part of the river, right across from the
This afternoon in San Pedro, a fatal shooting claimed the life of Matthew Moses. According to initial reports, Moses allegedly attacked an unnamed man with an object. In response, the man, who reportedly has a licensed firearm, shot and killed Moses during the confrontation. The
Today’s arraignment was anything but ordinary for two ramp agents from the Philip Goldson International Airport in Ladyville. It unfolded in the lower courts following a near-fatal confrontation where a knife was involved, leaving one employee injured. Initially, reports claimed one worker had stabbed his
This morning, nineteen students from across Belize were the recipients of academic grants under the Protected Areas Conservation Trust’s Youth Academic Support Grant Program. These grants provide students with the necessary funds to complete their higher education with the goal of preparing them to contribute
Earlier this week, the United States held its 2024 presidential election, with Republican candidate Donald J. Trump emerging victorious over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. During his previous term, Trump limited interactions with Belize and other smaller developing nations. Throughout his campaign, he pushed for reduced
Last month, leaders from around the globe converged in Cali, Colombia for COP16. The summit aimed to ramp up biodiversity protection and secure twenty billion dollars in funding for preservation efforts. Unfortunately, many participants fell short, raising only about four hundred million dollars—far from the
In just a few days, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, will kick off. This event brings together global leaders to discuss strategies for boosting climate resilience and holding themselves accountable for past environmental promises. This year, Belize is sending a small delegation, including
In Belmopan, young people are coming together to take part in climate-resilient projects, thanks to funding from the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action fund. These initiatives are designed to put youth at the forefront of climate action. Today, the University of Belize hosted the Youth Climate
The Salvation Army Belize is kicking off the holiday season early with the launch of its Red Christmas Kettle initiative. This annual fundraiser has been a beloved tradition in Belize for decades. The official opening ceremony took place today in Battlefield Park. Now, you can
