The rape case against attorney Orson “OJ” Elrington has been dismissed after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) entered a nolle prosequi in the High Court. The move ends proceedings that had spanned two years. Last week, Justice Nigel Pilgrim directed DPP Cheryl-Lyn Vidal to provide
Former US President Donald Trump criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Spain over their “uncooperative” response to US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, saying “this is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with.” He added that “everything’s been knocked out in Iran” following strikes targeting more
This week, Noticiero 5 Semanal proudly celebrates its first anniversary, marking one year since Greater Belize Media launched its first full-length Spanish-language television newscast. Since its debut in March 2025, the program has become a trusted source of information for Spanish-speaking viewers across Belize and beyond.
The Belize City Council is preparing to assume responsibility for several major roadways within the municipality, following approval of a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH). According to minutes from the Council’s October 17, 2024 meeting, Mayor Bernard Wagner
Do you love Coffee? Matcha? Or maybe just Teas? Well, Amour Café is the place to go. This morning on our Open Your Eyes morning show, we were delighted to welcome the passionate owners of Amour Café, Daniel Schakron and Shamra Palacio, who shared the
The Belize Fisheries Department is calling on vessel operators nationwide to exercise extreme caution following a troubling rise in manatee strandings recorded in February. According to the Belize Marine Mammal Stranding Network, eight manatee strandings were documented last month in Corozal, Belize City, Placencia, Gales Point,
After months of build‑up, Belize’s transportation system hit a major turning point this weekend. The National Bus Company officially rolled out on Sunday, promising more reliable runs, new buses, and a modern ticketing system. But not everyone is on board. About fourteen operators from the
A sense of unease is settling over San Juan tonight after police detained a man they believe is tied to a brutal weekend chopping that left resident Elia Bejarano dead. Investigators say the same suspect also tried to rob a woman earlier that morning, an
A quiet game night in Belize City’s Jungle area turned chaotic on Friday when gunfire shattered the evening. Police say Celestina Zetina was simply hanging out and playing games with friends when a man walked up and opened fire on the group. One bullet struck
A quiet Saturday in Maypen was shattered when villagers stumbled upon a man fighting for his life near a small bridge in the community. Police say Lorenzo Smith was found with multiple gunshot wounds, and tonight he remains in critical condition at the KHMH. Investigators
