Former Ombudsman Major Gilbert Swaso says prison officers used excessive force when they shot inmate Nyere Parchue during an escape attempt in August 2025, leaving him permanently paralyzed. His report points to serious failures in the use of force, emergency medical response, and oversight at
Tonight, the Belize Police Department is rolling out a new crime-fighting unit, just two weeks after Julius Espat took over as Minister of Home Affairs. It is called the Violence Prevention and Enforcement Team, and it brings together officers from the Special Patrol Unit in
For fifty-seven young Belizeans, the new school year will begin with more than just a place in the classroom. It will begin with a boost of confidence and support from Digi. This morning, forty students heading into high school and seventeen starting junior college received
After two weeks of spirited competition, Belize’s inaugural Super Nationals have officially come to an end. More than eight hundred primary and high school student athletes from all six districts took part in the national games, competing in a range of sporting disciplines while showcasing
Belize’s insurance industry reached a landmark moment today with the launch of ClaimsVAULT Belize, the country’s first shared motor claims intelligence system. Developed by the Organization of Insurance Companies (ORINCO) in partnership with EPIC Technologies of Jamaica, the platform allows insurers to securely share claims
For years, finding space to bury loved ones has been a growing concern for families in San Ignacio and Santa Elena. With the existing cemetery running out of room, residents have been waiting for a solution. This week, that solution moved a major step closer
Belize's first-ever Super Nationals has wrapped up after two weeks of competition, and organisers are calling the event a great victory that goes past awarding medals. Nearly 800 primary and secondary school athletes from across all six districts faced off in several different sports, including football,
A viral social media claim suggesting that The Simpsons predicted a Mexico vs Portugal final at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been dismissed as misinformation, despite widespread online speculation. The claim is based on a scene from the long-running animated series’ 1997 episode The Cartridge
Belize's umbrella union says that for now it is watching the investigation at the Ministry of Defence closely and raising questions about how government contracts are awarded, it says. President of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB), Ella Waight, said the union's concern is
A young couple in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province has been publicly caned after being convicted under the province's Islamic law for kissing during a TikTok livestream, according to The Guardian UK. The 22-year-old man and 25-year-old woman each received 21 lashes with a rattan cane during
