A new chapter in community policing began today in Lord’s Bank village, where residents gathered to witness the opening of a long-awaited police substation. The move comes in response to rising concerns over crime in the area, and officials say the station will bring stronger
A nationwide “pause” is now in effect as Belize rethinks how, and where, development should happen. The government has halted new permits in key coastal hotspots, including Placencia, San Pedro, Hopkins, and Caye Caulker, not to stop growth entirely, but to take a closer look
The Ministry of Education’s “MoRE Campaign” is pushing schools nationwide to live up to its name – be more, do more. The initiative calls on educators to go beyond the classroom and step up in areas like technology, health, and community engagement. Tonight, in Looking
Nearly three and a half years after a lone gunman shattered the Ramnarace family's New Year's Eve celebration in Belmopan, justice has arrived. Justice Nigel Pilgrim today delivered his verdict in the high-profile triple murder trial of former Police Corporal Elmer Nah. He was found
A video that began circulating online this week shows Guatemalan military personnel pursuing soldiers of the Belize Defence Force (BDF) in waters belonging to Belize near the Sarstoon River. Belize has long maintained that the Sarstoon River forms part of its southern boundary with Guatemala, a
Police have arrested and charged a Belize City couple following the discovery of suspected cocaine during a targeted anti-drug operation carried out by the Eastern Division. Authorities say Corey Ottley and Tricia Ottley of Vasquez Avenue, Kings Park, were charged with possession of controlled drugs with
Residents of Duck Run 1 Village in the Cayo District now have access to a new polyclinic and hurricane shelter following an official handover ceremony held on Thursday. The government partnered with the International Organization for Migration to complete the project, valued at more than $1.5
"What happened is that the industry has taken the way of advertising these products as very sexy, very attractive and so forth," said Esner Vellos, director of the National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC). The Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with the Pan American
Prime Minister John Briceño has confirmed that Oscar Arnold will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 2, with the formal transition set for June 1. Briceño made the announcement during an appearance on Open Your Eyes, revealing
Belize recorded a sharp increase in imports during April 2026, while domestic exports declined slightly, according to the latest External Trade report released by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). The report shows that total merchandise imports for April stood at $268 million, an increase of
