A satirical Facebook post by former UDP Chairman Alberto August over the weekend remains at the center of a fierce debate on free speech. Attorney Michael Peyrefitte says the government overreacted, turning a civil matter into a criminal case. Instead of heading to civil court,
Police are still investigating a deadly Sunday night shooting in Gardenia Village that claimed the life of a teenager and left another fighting for his life. Fifteen year old Rackeem Armstrong was killed, while his cousin, eighteen year old Justin Young, was rushed to the
A dispute over a repair job has landed one man behind bars and another fighting serious injuries tonight. Police say what started as a disagreement over payment for an amplifier and deck repair quickly turned violent at a shop on the corner of Baymen Avenue
A technical effort to draw boundary lines is quickly turning into a debate over identity, land, and who gets to decide the future of Belize’s southern coast. The government has moved to define village boundaries along the Placencia Peninsula, appointing an independent commission to settle
The fight over Garifuna land rights is likely heading for the courts. As tensions rise along the southern coast, the National Garifuna Council says it’s preparing for a legal showdown over ancestral lands in communities like Hopkins, Sittee River, and Seine Bight. The group has
It’s a changing of the guard at the Social Security Board, and a new chapter is now underway. SSB is welcoming Dr. Sheree Smiling Craig as its new Chair, bringing fresh leadership and a strong background in public service to the role. The announcement comes
A routine school run took a terrifying turn Monday afternoon when a bus packed with more than thirty students from Julian Cho Technical High School ended in a crash just outside Pueblo Viejo Village. The Ministry of Education confirmed that thirty-two students, including several from Toledo
Belize’s push toward a greener future is facing criticism tonight. The People’s National Party is taking aim at government’s reported plan to purchase up to twenty second-hand diesel buses for the National Bus Company, arguing the move contradicts the country’s environmental commitments. While officials have
The growing shortage of hardwood lumber may seem like just a concern for sawmills and suppliers, but it is now threatening housing projects across Belize. Builders say demand is far outpacing supply, forcing contractors to scour the country in search of materials and, in some
Floodwater brought parts of Punta Gorda to a standstill today, shutting down schools, closing businesses, and leaving residents wading through submerged streets. But as the cleanup begins, questions are already surfacing about what really went wrong. Environmental advocate Wil Maheia says this wasn’t just a
