Prime Minister John Briceño is setting the record straight about his meeting with Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha. Earlier this year, Rocha was charged for alleged involvement in drug, weapons, and fuel trafficking between Guatemala and Mexico. He’s also the president of Legacy Holdings and met
Clearing has started on plots in Belama Phase Three, but residents are raising concerns; they say the public street, El Celaso, has been sold off as private property. According to residents, the street is desperately needed for convenience and accessibility in the area, however, the
Good evening and welcome to this week’s installment of Sports Monday. I am Paul Lopez. We begin tonight’s coverage by sending well-wishes and a speedy recovery to the Chief, Santiago Castillo Jr. He took a nasty spill on Sunday while participating in the Annual Weekend
Police are investigating a burglary at the Belize Bank branch on Ecumenical Drive in Dangriga. According to Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, “At approximately 3:30 AM on Monday 15th December, 2025, officers attached to the Dangriga Police Station were alerted that the alarms of the
The Brinceño Administration has appointed a Special Envoy for Oil and Gas. According to an official instrument signed by Governor-General Froyla Tzalam, David Morales has been appointed as Special Envoy for Oil and Gas for a period of three years, effective October 1st, 2025. The appointment authorises
Police in Ladyville have formally arrested and charged a 16‑year‑old minor for the crime of robbery. The charge follows an incident on Wednesday, December 10, in Ladyville involving three male individuals. According to Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, “A group of three male persons were
Police have arrested and charged 40‑year‑old labourer Oscar Arnolfo Calderon of San Ignacio Street, Orange Walk Town, for the crime of attempted robbery. The arrest follows a report made on the morning of December 9 by the store owner of Bangladesh Minimart. According to police, a
Boat owners and tour operators are being urged to renew their licences early as the Belize Port Authority brings licensing and safety inspection services directly to coastal communities ahead of the new year. Instead of travelling to Belize City, vessel operators can access the same services
Ports Commissioner Kaylon Young has provided details on a Caribbean Sprinter water taxi that ran aground over the weekend. Young confirmed the vessel collided with a mangrove island about 20 minutes into the journey through an area locally known as the "Short Cut." He said all
Last week, the House of Representatives debated the Sugar Industry and Cogeneration Project (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which extends tax and duty exemptions for ASR/BSI and Belcogen to support the cogeneration energy project. The Act was originally passed under the Barrow Administration in 2012. While Prime Minister
