On Friday, tragedy struck in Red Bank Village when three-year-old Luis Sandoval lost his life while under the care of a relative. According to initial reports, the toddler had been left in the care of a sixteen-year-old family member when he wandered off into a
Police have formally arrested and charged twenty-year-old Jose Funez in connection with the death of sixteen-year-old Denver Jackson. The fatal incident occurred on May twenty-fifth, when the two were riding a motorcycle near the Santa Elena Bridge. According to investigators, Funez lost control of the
Ryan Budna, known for his outspoken presence on Facebook, has been arrested and formally charged with cyberbullying. According to police, the arrest follows a report from a woman who claims Budna made public online statements about her with the intent to cause emotional distress. Shortly
A terrifying bee attack in Belize City has left one family shaken and six of their dogs dead. It happened Saturday morning on Sixth Street, where Steve Mahler and his family live. Mahler was jolted awake by a distress call from one of his employees, and what followed
Toledo Teachers Credit Union is reassuring members tonight after uncovering fraudulent activity at its Bella Vista Branch. The credit union says the issue was quickly contained, and no member accounts or personal information were compromised. TTCU launched an internal investigation, brought in outside experts, and
The Firearms and Ammunition Control Board is pushing back against recent criticism from a local gun dealer, saying its reforms are about safety, not red tape. Abner Murillo, owner of Lock N’ Loaded, claims the firearm licensing process has become overly complicated and unfair to
Belmopan was alive with energy this weekend as thousands flocked to the capital for the much-anticipated National Agriculture and Trade Show. The three-day event, held under the blazing sun at the agriculture showgrounds, brought together vendors from all over the country to showcase and sell
Good evening and welcome to this week’s edition of Sports Monday. I am Paul Lopez here with highlights from this weekend’s sports showdowns. We begin with the game of the week in the Belize Elite Basketball League. The Capital City Kings hosted the Cayo Dream
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) is warning the public against purchasing or consuming a product labeled “Royal Honey,” which is being sold as a sexual enhancement supplement. This alert comes after health authorities in the United States and Costa Rica conducted laboratory tests confirming
The Firearms and Ammunition Control Board (FACB) has responded to criticism by gun dealer Abner Murillo, owner of Lock N’ Loaded, during a News 5 segment last week, where he claimed that recent changes to Belize’s firearm licensing system have created confusion, delays, and unnecessary
