A young man from Lord’s Bank is spending the night behind bars after showing up at court, only to find out he was already wanted. Twenty-year-old Oscar Alexander Galindo walked into the Belize City Magistrate’s Court this morning to ask about his case, but what
We’re following new developments tonight in the ongoing investigation into American casino boss Rima Ray and her operations in San Pedro. The Financial Intelligence Unit has confirmed that Ray’s casino, known as GMK Sky or Caribi Bleu, was never registered with the FIU, despite being
It’s been nearly a decade since the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Hall first opened its doors, but today, that building is getting more than just a facelift. It’s also getting a new name: the Earl Trapp Building, in honor of the long-serving mayor. But not
After nearly a decade of waiting, the government has finally increased the financial support allocated to the University of Belize, but the dollar amount isn’t exactly what the University was hoping for. The government has pledged to supply an eight point seven-million-dollar subvention to the
Belize is stepping up its efforts in the fight against illegal firearms trafficking. The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries hosted a national workshop aimed at improving how local and regional law enforcement agencies coordinate firearm-related investigations. They brought together representatives from the
It’s a case of white-collar crime that’s rocked a well-known business in Dangriga. Jenny Zabaneh of Maya King Limited has reported a serious case of financial fraud, missing funds and forged checks that have now led to criminal charges. After a police investigation, authorities have
Following-up tonight on the case involving Said Badi Guerra, who is facing serious allegations of sexual assault against a minor. Guerra appeared in court earlier this week following his arrest in connection with the incident which reportedly occurred at his home in Benque. While Guerra
A terrifying home invasion in Orange Walk has left a retired American shaken and police on high alert. Around 9:30 on Thursday morning, David Greer was in his yard near mile two on Pine Ridge Road when three men approached him, one of them pressed
It’s been three months since the former village council and lands committee in San Jose Nuevo Palmar raised the alarm over plans to subdivide a beloved nature park and now, they’re back in the spotlight with a firm message: they’re not giving up. On Sunday,
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s edition of Sports Monday. We begin tonight’s coverage in the Capital City where Kings hosted the Corozal Cerros Suns inside the UB Auditorium. Here is how this one began. Two-point layup for John Kelly under the rim.
