The Office of the Ombudsman has opened an official investigation into the August 12 incident at the Belize Central Prison involving inmate Nyere Parchue, who was shot during an attempted escape and is now paralysed from the waist down. According to Major (Ret’d) H Gilbert Swaso,
A 22-year-old man remains in critical condition following a stabbing in San Antonio Village, Toledo, on Monday afternoon. Police said they were called to the Isabel Palma Polyclinic around 4:00 p.m., where they found Gregory Makin of San Pedro Columbia Village with multiple knife wounds. Preliminary
The Belize Postal Service (BPS) has announced a temporary suspension of specific shipments to the United States, effective today, August 27, 2025. According to a statement issued by BPS, this decision stems from the United States Government’s Executive Order 14324, which “suspends duty-free de minimis
Police have detained a man as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged rape of a minor in the Belize District. The investigation was launched on Monday, August 25, after a woman accompanied her daughter to a local police station to report a disturbing incident.
Police are investigating a stabbing on Raccoon Street Extension in Belize City that left a 34-year-old man injured on Tuesday morning. Authorities reported receiving an alert at approximately 3:45 a.m. and rushed to the scene. The victim, Belizean labourer Yuri Keith Escalante, was found with multiple
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) has declared its support for the UBAD Educational Foundation (UEF) in calling for an end to discriminatory hair policies in schools. In a statement, the union said, “The BNTU stands in solidarity with UBAD Educational Foundation against discriminatory hair policies
After weeks of powerful performances and vocal battles, Darlon Usher emerged as the winner of Season 7 of KTV the Remix on Tuesday night. The yearly singing competition saw 12 participants take the stage this season, each showcasing their talent before a massive audience at home
[caption id="attachment_60180" align="alignright" width="300"] Joseph Budna[/caption] Tonight, we’re following a developing story that continues to raise eyebrows on both sides of the border. Joseph Ryan Budna, a name that’s no stranger to controversy, has once again landed in the spotlight. Guatemalan authorities confirmed his detention in
And circling back to Monday’s press conference with the Commissioner of Police, reporters didn’t hold back when it came to questions about Joseph Ryan Budna’s disappearance. One of the big concerns raised was whether Budna’s rights as a Belizean citizen may have been violated. Another
And, while Budna asserts that he was transported to Arenal Village in a blue Chevy Equinox, ComPol Rosado says he is confident that no vehicle fitting that description crossed the checkpoints that were established. Dr. Richard Rosado, Commissioner of Police “Not to my knowledge and when
