Police on Ambergris Caye are scrambling tonight, not just to solve a crime, but to stop the island from sliding into a cycle of revenge. San Pedro is on edge after a chilling triple murder that has shaken even longtime residents who’ve grown used to
Orange Walk woke up to gunfire this morning, and one man didn’t survive. Police say just after seven, Albertito Pott was inside a yard with another man when someone slipped over the fence and opened fire without warning. Pott never stood a chance. The shots
A tragic accident in Ladyville has left a family, and an entire school community, devastated tonight. Sixteen‑year‑old Alex Griffith, a second‑form student at Sadie Vernon High School, lost his life on Thursday afternoon when he fell from his bicycle and was struck by a Tillett’s
A Venezuelan ship captain is behind bars tonight after Belizean authorities seized a vessel loaded with over fifty-three thousand gallons of diesel that entered national waters without notifying the Belize Port Authority. 55‑year‑old Carlos Tomas Rivas Rodriguez, captain of the Humilde Viajero, was charged today
What started as a flashy fundraiser, complete with big promises and a brand‑new Toyota Hilux up for grabs, was supposed to rally the community behind the charitable work of the Sub Umbra Floreo Lions Club. But months after all the excitement and promotion, that highly
Belize Government Lotteries is sounding the alarm tonight, calling out a fast‑growing online scam targeting hopeful lottery players. Across social media, bogus pages and fake profiles are popping up, promising “winning numbers” for Boledo, the Ordinary, and the Jackpot Lottery. The catch? They want your
Tonight, Belize is taking another step toward expanding its agricultural footprint in the region. Government officials met this week with their counterparts in Guatemala to clear the way for Belizean products to move more easily through that country on their journey to El Salvador. Minister
A new wave of leadership is rising in Belize tonight. Women from across the country are stepping up, speaking out, and preparing to lead. They’ve gathered for a two‑day Caribbean Women in Leadership workshop, an initiative designed to give young women the tools, confidence, and
This morning in Belize City, the National Commission for Families and Children, together with UNICEF and the Ministry of Human Development, launched what they’re calling the Blue Teddy Bear Campaign. And yes, the name is intentional, a small blue teddy bear with a band‑aid, meant
Every year, the Belize Nature Conservation Foundation shines a spotlight on the groups working hard to protect our country’s natural treasures. At its annual award ceremony, BNCF doesn’t just hand out recognition, the foundation invests directly in the organizations enforcing the rules and safeguarding Belize’s
