The festive days are fast approaching, and while Belizeans focus on tackling their last-minute preparations, police are warning that criminals are also on the move. The latest crime reports include an early morning burglary at the Belize Bank branch in Dangriga Town today. Reports indicate that
A major joint anti-narcotics operation in Virgin Islands (VI) waters last week led to the seizure of more than 772 kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of six individuals, with the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) playing a central role. The
A newly opened Island Supermarket in the Tres Cocos area of San Pedro Town was broken into and deliberately set on fire in an apparent act of arson early Sunday morning. The supermarket, which had been open for only three days, was targeted between 3:00 and
Another case of horse abuse in Belize City has reignited public anger. Animal welfare volunteer Michelle Rudon has renewed calls for urgent action over continued abuse of horses in Belize City. Images of horses in visibly poor condition circulated online over a rain-soaked weekend. One photograph
Police in the Toledo District are investigating a violent incident that left two brothers injured and their sister detained in the early hours of Sunday. One of the victims was found unconscious with injuries to his neck, while the other suffered wounds to his face. Authorities
Progresso FC player Latrell Middleton issued a public apology the day after a viral video showed him landing a kick at a dog during a Premier League of Belize playoff match on Saturday night in the Cayo District. In an online statement, Middleton said he apologised
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has issued its initial decision proposing an increase in electricity rates as part of amendments to the Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) Annual Review Proceeding (ARP) 2025 Final Decision. In a public notice, the Commission said it has completed a final draft
A JetBlue flight from the Caribbean island of Curaçao was forced to stop climbing shortly after takeoff on Friday to avoid a possible midair collision with a United States Air Force refuelling plane. In a recorded exchange with air traffic control, the JetBlue pilot said the
Police in the Toledo District are probing a violent incident that left two brothers with stab wounds during the early hours of Sunday. Authorities said they were notified around 3:00 a.m. that two injured men had been taken to the Punta Gorda Hospital. One of the
The Football Federation of Belize "unequivocally condemned" the kicking of a dog during Saturday night’s Premier League of Belize (PLB) Opening Season Finals match. The incident was captured in a video and triggered widespread public outrage. In an immediate release, the FFB said the incident occurred
