Belize experienced an unusually cold night as minimum temperatures plunged across the country, breaking February records in several locations. The cold snap was most severe in the north and parts of the west, while the Belize District and coastal areas saw slightly milder conditions. Preliminary data
Police have arrested and charged 24-year-old police constable Kenroy Allen in connection with the shooting death of Shakeem Ferguson, which occurred on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Ferguson was the first of two friends killed within minutes of each other in the same Ladyville neighbourhood. Assistant Superintendent of
Police have arrested and charged 26-year-old Dennis Eck of Chan Chen Village in connection with two separate burglary incidents in Corozal Town, as well as possession of a controlled drug. In the first incident, police say that on Sunday, February 1, Eck allegedly entered a residence
The Belize Port Authority has opened an investigation after a San Pedro Belize Express water taxi ran aground in mangroves shortly after departing Caye Caulker on Sunday morning. The Authority said the passenger vessel Tropical Star left Caye Caulker for Belize City at about 9:00 a.m.
Police have charged Guatemalan national Juan Carlos Prado in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of Special Constable Marcos Acal on the Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway, confirmed Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith. 30-year-old Prada of Santa Cruz village was charged with Manslaughter
Opposition Leader Tracy Panton has criticised the way constituency development funds (CDF) are allocated, arguing that resources should be directed to areas with the greatest need rather than based on voter numbers. Speaking on Open Your Eyes, Panton said she did not support the prime minister's
Eighteen-year-old motorcyclist Miguel Noel Montoya died this morning after colliding with a tow-head truck near Mile 11 on the Northern Highway. The crash occurred just after 10:40 a.m., authorities said. According to family, the teenager was travelling home from work when the collision occurred. His uncle,
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has come out strongly against Belize Telemedia Limited’s (BTL) proposed acquisition of Speednet (Smart), calling the move “hasty and ill-advised” and warning that workers’ contributions are being put at risk. In a statement issued Monday, the NTUCB said
Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali called for stronger political, economic, and environmental cooperation between Guyana and Belize during today's joint sitting of the parliament at Belize’s newly renovated National Assembly. Addressing the assembly, Dr Ali said the visit was “an expression of the highest respect
Leaders of the United Democratic Party (UDP) have condemned Belize Telemedia Limited’s (BTL) plan to acquire Speednet (Smart), calling it “corruption at the highest level” and a bailout for private interests. Speaking on "Open Your Eyes”, UDP leader Tracey Taegar Panton said, “I don’t care what
