Police have arrested and charged 28-year-old Michael Adaniel Middleton for escaping lawful custody days after he fled detention while facing a murder charge. The Belizean construction worker from Roaring Creek Village was formally charged on Thursday, 10 July, following his recapture. Middleton was initially arrested on 4
Belize has joined three other Caribbean nations in committing to implement full free movement of people under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) by 1 October 2025. The announcement was made at the close of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting held this week in
A beloved sniffer dog named Bruno has been killed in what Italy’s prime minister is calling a “vile, cowardly” act. Bruno died from internal bleeding after eating sausages filled with nails that were thrown into his kennel in Taranto, southern Italy. His owner and trainer, Arcangelo
Drs. Arlen and Diane Chase of the University of Houston have uncovered the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the founding ruler of Caracol’s royal dynasty. This is according to the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH). The discovery, made during the 2025 field season under
Terrifying moments unfolded at Grace Primary School in Belize City this morning, where upper school students were attending summer classes. Dozens of shots rang out just outside their classroom, forcing both students and teachers to scramble for cover. In the chaos, thirty-one-year-old Andre Kerr was
This morning’s attempt on Andre Kerr’s life marks the fourth attempted murder in Belize City since last Friday, a troubling sign that gang violence is on the rise. So, what is the Belize Police Department doing to stop the bloodshed? Commissioner of Police Doctor Richard
The Belize Police Department is once again under fire, this time, in Corozal. A shocking video is making the rounds, showing what appears to be a full-blown brawl between police officers and civilians. In the footage, several individuals, including a woman, are seen being struck
The investigation into the death of nineteen-year-old Kevin De Paz has officially concluded. You’ll recall, De Paz lost his life during a violent street brawl in Caye Caulker on June thirtieth, a confrontation that involved two off-duty police officers. He was stabbed multiple times and
A father and son, Josue and Felipe Solis, lost their lives in a tragic road traffic accident that has left their loved ones and neighbors in shock. The two were heading home after a long day’s work when their motorcycle collided with an oncoming truck.
Tonight, a twenty-one-year-old man from Belize City is behind bars at the Belize Central Prison, following a disturbing allegation that has shocked the Saint Martin de Porres community. Antwan Petillo, a bodyworks technician of Jasmine Street, was arraigned this morning on a single charge of
