Police are investigating a fire in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek, that left two homes completely destroyed and another partially damaged on Monday afternoon. Around 2:05 p.m., officers arrived on the main road in the village to find two wooden houses fully engulfed in flames and
After being shot in Cotton Tree Village on Friday, Ryan Hyde succumbed to his injuries while receiving care. He was first rushed to the Western Regional Hospital, then transferred to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for enhanced care. According to reports, an unidentified gunman approached Hyde on
Category Five Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 mph. Melissa has become one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history. The National Hurricane Center confirmed the Category 5 storm struck the island and is warning of catastrophic winds and
A staggering 183 million email passwords are reported to have been leaked online, putting millions of Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and other major service users at risk. Security experts called it one of the largest password leaks ever, with much of the data stolen via malware
“It’s an all-hands-on-deck approach,” said Jamaican reporter and anchor Amoy Harriott, describing how residents and authorities are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa. “Everybody’s pitching in to support their neighbour and ensure that no man is left behind.” Harriott told News 5 that three people
Belizeans may soon have the opportunity to own a stake in the country’s main power company. Prime Minister John Briceño says the government is preparing for the future sale of 33.5% of its shares in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), while making clear that the state
Tensions are mounting in the Caribbean after Venezuela announced it was suspending all energy cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago, accusing its neighbour of taking “hostile” actions by allowing a US warship to dock in its territory. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made the announcement Monday night during
Hurricane Melissa, now the world’s strongest storm of the year, is closing in on Jamaica, with forecasters warning of “catastrophic and life-threatening” conditions.
Hurricane Melissa is roaring toward Jamaica as a Category Five monster, the strongest storm the island has ever faced. Heavy rains, fierce winds, and the rush for supplies have everyone on edge. But here’s what hits close to home, among those bracing for impact are
Belizean students studying in Jamaica are safe despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Melissa, according to Prime Minister John Briceño. Speaking earlier today, the Prime Minister explained that unlike other Caribbean nations, Belize faces unique logistical hurdles in evacuating its students. PM Briceño confirmed that
