Police have arrested a man believed to be mentally ill in connection with two unprovoked attacks on women in Belize City, including one on Christmas Day. Police said the suspect was identified through surveillance footage showing assaults on West Collet Canal and Orange Street. In the
Police are investigating a traffic collision in Guinea Grass Village that left a 13-year-old boy in critical condition on Christmas Day. The incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on an unnamed dirt road. A 24-year-old man, identified as Nathaniel Varvallez, was driving when a Lifan 110
Belizeans can expect a wet but manageable Christmas Day, as the National Meteorological Service forecasts a few showers, periods of rain, and isolated thunderstorms, mainly during the daytime. Conditions are expected to gradually improve at night, allowing for calmer weather into the evening hours. Winds will
A Christmas morning shooting has claimed the life of 25-year-old Archibald Ferrill, a Belizean construction worker from Bella Vista Village. According to police, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the village. Ferrill was found lying face down in a pool of blood, suffering from what
What started as a simple Christmas wish from a brave young girl battling cancer has turned into something extraordinary. Across Belize, and even beyond, hearts have opened, and hands have reached out to lift up Cordelah Duran and her family during one of the toughest
It’s Christmas Eve in Downtown Belize City and let me tell you, the streets are alive. Last-minute shoppers are out in full force, making that final dash before the big day. You’ll see parents picking up shiny new bicycles for the kids, fashion lovers hunting
Earlier today, Prime Minister John Briceño delivered his much‑anticipated 2025 Christmas message, inviting all Belizeans to embrace the true spirit of the season. He reminded listeners that Christmas is more than just a date, it’s a time to “stand together, support one another, and hold
As we told you on Tuesday, there’s been a breakthrough in talks between the Ministry of Transport and Belize’s Prefabricated House Builders and Movers. The discussions centered on new regulations that ban moving prefabricated homes, a rule that’s caused major concern for the industry. After
Earlier this month, we told you about the farmers in Middlesex who’ve been struggling for over a decade to get their produce out of the village. For years, the roads leading from their farms have been practically impassable. And ever since a large portion of
If you’ve been driving through Belize City this Christmas, you know that it’s a test of patience. Traffic officers are doing their best to keep things moving, but some intersections? Well, they’re still a nightmare. And one of the worst is at the corners of
