A quiet Wednesday night in Punta Gorda was shattered by gunfire, as a man was shot right outside his home. Just before midnight on June eighteenth, forty-eight-year-old Danny Martinez was at his West Street residence when a gunman on a motorcycle rode by and fired
A tragic morning in Maskall Village has left a family grieving and a community in shock. Eighteen-year-old Triston Ortiz lost his life in a devastating road traffic accident on Sunday. Police say Ortiz was a passenger in a Toyota Hilux driven by thirty-four-year-old Gilbert Graham
Sixteen-year-old Terrel Cardines was simply riding his bicycle to the store when his life was cut short—fatally struck by a Floralia bus. His death has left residents outraged and grieving, reigniting concerns about speeding drivers and the dangers of navigating areas near the highway. Today,
A troubling case of cybercrime has stirred up concern in the Orange Walk community this week. A young woman’s lost cellphone turned into a nightmare when private photos were shared without her consent through her own social media accounts. But thanks to swift action by
A recent break-in at a primary school in Belmopan has left teachers and parents deeply concerned. Sometime between June thirteenth and fourteenth, thieves targeted United Evergreen Primary School, making off with seven Chromebooks from the principal’s office. Principal Rosalia Witty says she locked up the
Two separate burglaries, two men behind bars tonight. Police have charged Kevin Navarrete and Jafari Gonguez in connection with two unrelated break-ins—one in San Pedro, the other in Belize City. Navarrete is accused of sneaking into a San Pedro home and making off with two
A family in Benque Viejo is desperately searching for answers tonight after a fourteen-year-old girl vanished from her home. Aurora Gonzalez was last seen on Sunday morning, June twenty-second, when her stepmother discovered her missing from her bedroom. Since then, there’s been no sign of
A major step forward for Belize’s economic future—this past week, the Ministry of Economic Transformation wrapped up a high-level mission with the World Bank Group. Top officials from both the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation were in the country, exploring ways to boost
Belize is taking a moment to say thank you to the thousands of men and women who keep our government running every single day. It’s Public Service Day, a time to recognize the dedication and hard work of those serving across ministries and departments. But
Get ready, Belize—some serious volleyball action is coming your way. In less than a month, the country will play host to the Under-23 Women’s Central American Volleyball Championship, and it’s all happening right inside the Belize City Civic Center. So, if you're a fan of
