A tour guide from Placencia is in hot water tonight after police uncovered a stash of suspected drugs and cash at his apartment. Twenty-eight-year-old Emmanuel Vasquez, better known on the peninsula as “Manny”, was reportedly seen bolting from his home as officers approached. Unexpectedly, he
Justice Winston Anderson made history as he was sworn in on Sunday as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice during a formal ceremony in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The oath was administered by Jamaica’s Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen, just ahead of the Forty-ninth
The event drew top regional leaders, including CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, Prime Ministers Andrew Holness and John Briceño, and outgoing CCJ President Justice Adrian Saunders. Doctor Barnett described the role of CCJ President as one of great responsibility, requiring wisdom, integrity, and leadership in
It was all smiles and high energy in Belmopan today, as youth, health professionals, and community leaders came together for a day that was all about wellness and empowerment. UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, hosted a vibrant Health Fun Day
We also spoke with Indira Loague, Director of the Department of Youth Services, who encouraged young people to prioritize healthy eating, active living, and mental well-being. Acknowledging the youth’s attachment to technology, she emphasized the importance of raising awareness about maintaining a healthy body, stating
Goodnight and welcome to this week’s installment of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. We kick things off tonight with a look back at the Anthony Mahler Youth Football Tournament Championship Match. Or should we say championship rematch? For some time, Belize United dominated the
The High Court of Belize has ruled that the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) can proceed with its claim against Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. (BSI) and T&L Sugars Ltd., rejecting efforts by the latter to strike out the lawsuit on jurisdictional grounds. Justice M. Javed
The Department of the Environment (DOE) has granted environmental clearance for a proposed farming development by the Spanish Lookout Community Corporation Limited, following the review and recommendations of the National Environmental Appraisal Committee (NEAC). The project, which is to be located near Runaway Creek and
A tragic road traffic accident on the Philip Goldson Highway has left one man dead and another in police custody. The incident occurred this morning between miles 70 and 71. Police responding to the scene discovered two extensively damaged vehicles: a silver Jeep Compass with a
At least 95 people are confirmed dead, and dozens remain missing following catastrophic floods that swept through central Texas over the weekend, with the tragedy hitting especially hard at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River, where 27 campers and counsellors lost
