Police are investigating the tragic death of well-known local businessman Skyler Williams, 34, who died in a motorcycle crash on Sunday evening in Belmopan. Williams was riding along George Price Boulevard with a female passenger when they collided with an oncoming van while turning into the
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) has confirmed five new cases of measles within a group of close contacts of the two initial imported cases detected on April 12, 2025. These new cases, diagnosed between April 9 and 13, are closely linked to the
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister John Briceño this morning held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss a range of bilateral interests. The ministry reports that discussions focused on investment opportunities, cooperation under the Millennium Challenge Corporation,
Police are investigating the fatal fall of 40-year-old Hever Badal Torres on Saturday in San Pedro. The Mexican national was reportedly fixing zinc sheets on the roof of a four-storey structure when he stepped on a weak section and plunged to the ground. Witnesses said a
Police are investigating the death of a Canadian national who was found dead after a fall at the Watermark Hotel on Sunday. Initial reports indicate that the man, identified as 47-year-old Loran Radchenko, died after falling from the hotel's 3rd floor balcony. Radchenko, who was staying
Red Bank Village Chairman Kenroy Cal has announced that he will not be contesting the upcoming village council elections. In a message to residents on Monday, Cal expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and reflected on the accomplishments achieved during his term. "It has been
Running W Brand Meats says it is experiencing “challenges in pork supply due to a shortage of live pigs.” This has led the company to "adjust" its pork prices as of today. Other than the worsening shortage of live pigs, the company attributed the price change to
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) is calling on its members across the country to mobilise in large numbers on Wednesday to "formally register their discontent" with the Ministry of Education. Speaking to members, BNTU National President Nadia Martin-Caliz stated, "Right now, we're at the table
A tragic and unusual incident occurred in Gales Point Village on Sunday when a pig attacked and killed a resident, now identified as Anthony Andrewin Sr. Andrewin was in his yard when he encountered the aggressive pig, which had already been causing problems in the community
Belize has recorded 63 cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) infections since the first case was detected on December 26, 2024, according to Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, Jose Abelardo Mai. The update was shared during a regional meeting in San Salvador, where
