A joint police operation in the Belize District on Wednesday turned up 29 large bags of marijuana and a loaded 9mm firearm. Assistant Superintendent Stacy Smith said officers from the Gang Intelligence Investigation and Interaction Unit (GI3), the Anti-Narcotics Unit, and the K-9 Unit carried out
Seventeen-year-old Davia Richardson made history as the first Belizean at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Now she is home for a few days, coaching kids and visiting her father's grave. Richardson arrived in the country today, accompanied by her mother, long-time coach, and sports psychologist,
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) is alerting the public to a rapidly expanding measles outbreak across the Americas. The ministry said that just three months into 2026, the region has already recorded 75 percent of the total measles cases reported for all of 2025. According
A pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following the drowning of a 61-year-old man during a baptism ceremony in Birmingham, England, according to the BBC. The BBC reports that Robert Smith, of Brixton, London, died on October 8, 2023, after drowning at a property
Police have arrested and charged two Corozal men in connection with the October 31, 2025 murder of Arnaldo Andres Vellos. Twenty-year-old Brandon Alexander Sanker and 23-year-old Kevon Wayne Armstrong were formally arraigned on Tuesday on a joint charge of murder. Sanker was additionally charged with attempted
A business dispute in Belize has quietly made Caribbean legal history. For the first time ever, a national court has asked the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) for help interpreting regional law. The case stems from a constitutional claim filed by eight parties, including Anwar Barrow
The White House says the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran will continue only if the Strait of Hormuz remains open to oil tanker traffic. Iran temporarily halted tanker movement through the strategic waterway after Israeli strikes in Lebanon, according to Iranian media reports.
Police are investigating a report of rape involving a 16-year-old female in the Stann Creek District. Authorities say the report was made on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., when the minor, accompanied by her father, visited a police station and reported the incident. According
Police are investigating an attempted murder following a shooting yesterday in Belize City that left a 25-year-old man hospitalized in critical condition. According to authorities, the incident occurred at the corner of Kraal Road and Reggae Street. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the
The Importance of Athlete Testing This morning’s segment on Open Your Eyes focused on the important work being carried out by the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) in Belize. Hosts Isani Cayetano and Sabreena Daly were joined by Carlos Slusher, Director of NADO, who explained the role
