A deadly shooting in Dangriga has left a family shattered and a community in shock. On Friday night, just after nine o’clock, gunfire erupted on Rear Pine Street, sending residents scrambling and police rushing to the scene. Inside the lower flat of a two-storey cement
A night out at Social Lounge turned dangerous on Friday. Just after eight p.m., gunshots rang out in front of the popular spot on the Phillip Goldson Highway. Police say the shooter was no stranger to trouble and this time, he was drunk and armed.
Another bold robbery attempt in Corozal and another dramatic takedown. For the second time in less than a month, Mo’s Supermarket in Corozal Town has been targeted by armed thieves. The first suspect was beaten back by employees and shoppers in October. Then, on Sunday
What started as a routine trip ended in a scare on Sunday evening. A San Pedro Belize Water Taxi vessel, The International Star, ran aground just off the coast of San Pedro Town. Thirty-eight passengers and two crew members were onboard when the mishap happened.
The Coast Guard wasted no time on Sunday. Within five minutes of getting the call about the Belize Water Taxi accident, officers were on the scene. Their first priority was making sure every passenger was safe. Operations Officer Lieutenant Mark Choc explains how the team
An elderly man is dead following a gruesome road traffic accident that occurred over the week. This incident unfolded on Sunday night in Roaring Creek and claimed the life of seventy-year-old Daniel Puerto. According to witnesses, Puerto had been intoxicated and was hit while attempting
The Ministry of Transport is rolling out an ambitious plan to modernize Belize’s bus fleet. Minister Louis Zabaneh says the goal is to bring in one hundred and fifty brand-new buses for the National Bus Company, and the push already has support from twenty-one operators
On Sunday, Belize welcomed the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Rhys-Jones, kicking off her three-day stay in Belize. She officially arrived at the Philip Goldson International Airport on Sunday night, where she is received by Prime Minister John Briceño and Special Envoy for the Development of
Garifuna Settlement Day is just around the corner, and the celebrations are already in full swing. Today, the City of Belmopan was buzzing with music, culture, and color as the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs officially launched the Garifuna Awareness Exhibit. From traditional foods and vibrant
This Saturday night, the spotlight shines bright on Swift Hall in Belize City, because one of Belize’s finest is stepping into the ring for the fight of his life. Amir Rudon, the reigning national boxing champ, is chasing history. He’ll be going glove-to-glove for the
