For years, Belizean police kept their eyes on Benigno Loria, a man whose name surfaced again and again in quiet briefings and ongoing investigations. But while he managed to stay a step ahead locally, his run came to an end in the United States, where
Tonight, police are investigating a road traffic accident that led to the death of John Tesecum. Initial information reveals that Tesecum was driving a Nissan Rogue when he attempted to overtake a vehicle on a curve. He lost control and the vehicle ended up in
Police in Franks Eddy Village detained a woman they believe was driving drunk when she ran over a man, killing him. ACP Hilberto Romero says officers collected samples from Andrea Reyes, and she’s expected to be charged for the death of Elgar Estrada. Here’s more. ACP
What was supposed to be a routine bank drop-off on Regent Street turned into a bold daylight heist on Friday. Traffic warden Carlos Abraham told police he was on his way to deposit cash at Belize Bank when a gunman swooped in, pointed a firearm
Belize police are stepping up their cybercrime crackdown as they probe a sophisticated credit‑card scam inside the BPO sector, first exposed by News Five. Commissioner Richard Rosado says investigators are tracking a cross‑border scheme with victims outside Belize, forcing officers to work with foreign partners
Paddlers in this year’s Belikin La Ruta Maya are gearing up to race, but they’re also gearing up to protest. Members of the Belize Canoe Association have agreed to follow every race rule this weekend, including the official finish line, but they’re making it clear
Belize City residents are being urged to prepare for significant traffic changes as three major infrastructure projects move forward almost simultaneously. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing is joining forces with the Belize City Council for a public town hall meeting this Tuesday at
Illegal logging is surging, and the Forest Department is struggling to keep up. Minister Orlando Habet says limited staff and loggers who strike at night or in remote areas are stretching rangers thin. With only a few new forest guards coming, the ministry is turning
Belize City witnessed a first today, a powerful show of unity as more than six hundred and fifty uniformed women from the Police Department, B.D.F., and Coast Guard marched through the streets. The historic Women’s Law Enforcement March launched Women’s Month with a clear message
Belize City came alive this morning as thousands of preschoolers marched through the streets to launch Child Stimulation Month 2026. Kids swapped backpacks for doctor coats, chef hats, and police badges, celebrating this year’s theme: ‘Start Strong.’ Organized by the Ministry of Education, the parade
