“You have been relieved of duty. Rest in peace.” With those words, the Belize Coast Guard announced the passing of Petty Officer Third Class Gianne Seline Cayetano. In an official online statement, the force recognised her years of service, stating Cayetano served as Personal Assistant to
The government of Trinidad and Tobago is demanding a special meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government after claiming it was deliberately kept out of the decision to reappoint Dr Carla Barnett as secretary general. Barnett, a Belizean, has held the post since 2021. Prime Minister Kamla
A commute on Easter Sunday along the San Ignacio–Benque Road turned tragic, leaving a family in mourning and a tight knit community struggling to come to terms with a heartbreaking loss. A traffic accident claimed the life of Jose Bautista, a well known young community
While most of Caye Caulker slept through Easter Sunday morning, police and residents would soon wake up to one of the island’s most brazen escapes. Just after four a.m., a routine patrol spiraled into a gunfight, a reckless chase, and a dramatic getaway by sea,
Still in Caye Caulker, police say officers responding to a disturbance on the island ended up uncovering an illegal firearm, leading to the arrest of a Belize City man. Twenty‑five‑year‑old Herman Ciego now faces several firearm and ammunition charges after authorities say he ran from
Security at a weekend sporting event in the Belize District took a serious turn after police discovered a loaded firearm during routine checks. Officers assigned to the Burrel Boom Horse Race were conducting searches at the entrance when one individual raised suspicion. A search of
An early morning police operation in Corozal Town has led to the arrest of three individuals, including two minors, after officers reportedly intercepted them with a loaded firearm. Twenty-year-old Brandon Sanker, along with two teenagers aged sixteen and seventeen, are now jointly charged with illegal
Police in Hattieville say a single search warrant pulled back the curtain on what may have been a dangerous stockpile. Officers searching a residence uncovered drugs, a loaded firearm, and several high‑capacity magazines, items they say pose a serious threat to community safety. The discovery
What was meant to be a simple refund turned into a long, frustrating wait. Ticket holders hoping to get their money back from the Sub Umbra Floreo Lions Club’s failed 2026 Toyota Hilux raffle showed up today expecting quick reimbursements, but instead found locked doors,
Ten days have passed since twenty-eight‑year‑old Deborah Bree Arthurs was last seen, and with each day, concerns for her safety continue to grow. Early reports indicated that she vanished without warning, leaving behind family members who say her silence is deeply out of character. Subsequent
