A 42-year-old police officer, Gerson Jones, has been arrested and charged with wounding following an ongoing investigation into a domestic dispute. According to reports, the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, in Bella Vista Village, where Jones allegedly assaulted his common-law wife,
Despite the ongoing political unrest and the arrest of thousands of critics, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro seems to have turned his attention to something entirely different: Christmas. “It’s September, and it already smells like Christmas,” the 61-year-old remarked during his weekly television show on Monday night.
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has strongly condemned the recent violent attack on a security officer from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum, and Mining (MNRSPM). The NTUCB says that the attack, which occurred while the officer was on duty, represents a
The Alliance for Democracy has announced a special unity convention set for October 6th, focusing on critical party matters. The convention will review the party's executive appointments, vote on a motion to recall the current leadership and appoint an interim leader. During a recent press conference,
The Government of Belize and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) have formalised a significant partnership, signing a five-year grant agreement valued at $125 million. The agreement, aimed at bolstering education and energy sectors in Belize, was signed by Prime Minister John Briceño on behalf of
A joint police operation in Corozal on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, resulted in a significant cocaine seizure and the arrest of multiple individuals. The raid, conducted at approximately 4:00 p.m. at the residence of 57-year-old Alicia Margarita Montalvo, involved members of the Corozal Quick Response
North Korea reportedly executed 30 officials last month for their alleged failure to address the catastrophic floods and landslides that claimed the lives of over 4,000 people. According to South Korean outlet TV Chosun, the officials were accused of corruption and dereliction of duty. The devastating
At least four people were killed and nine others wounded in a school shooting on Wednesday, about an hour outside of Atlanta, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Authorities reported that one suspect was taken into custody alive following the incident at Apalachee High School. Barrow
The contract of Dorothy Bradley, Belize’s Auditor General, has officially come to an end. Bradley, who initially retired in December 2021, was brought back in 2022 for a two-year term as Acting Auditor General. Her term expired on August 31, 2024, and it has been
The Department of the Environment (DOE) announced key decisions on three major projects, highlighting a strong commitment to environmental protection. According to an official statement from the DOE, the National Environmental Appraisal Committee (NEAC) has set important conditions to ensure that development does not come
