A businessman chased along the highway; bullets fired at his vehicle and armed men dragging him from behind the wheel. Police say that frightening sequence unfolded in broad daylight just outside Sandhill Village, in what appears to be a rare case of highway carjacking in
A threat posted at one of Belize’s busiest border crossings is now the focus of a police investigation. Customs officials arriving for work this morning found a chilling message directed at veteran customs officer Luis Betancourt, warning in Spanish, “You leave or you die.” [caption id="attachment_123344"
A Guatemalan military aircraft entered Belizean airspace, allegedly disabled its transponder and reignited tensions between two neighboring countries already locked in a territorial dispute. On Saturday, Prime Minister John Briceño used the United Nations platform to formally accuse Guatemala of violating Belize’s sovereignty. Guatemala responded
Belizeans are paying more for fresh vegetables, but are they also paying the price for a lack of competition? Wholesalers and market vendors accuse the Belize Marketing and Development Corporation of controlling the supply of key imports, leaving retailers with little choice and consumers with
As consumers pay more for fresh produce, attention is turning to the service provider behind BMDC’s imports. Julio Castillo handles packaging, quality control and shipping for certain products the marketing board imports exclusively. But is that middleman service contributing to higher prices? Administrator Valentin Carillo
BMDC says it must operate like a business, turning a profit without relying on government support. But how profitable is the marketing board, and when were its finances last independently examined? Administrator Valentin Carillo insists the organization can stand on its own. We pressed him
Belize’s bus industry is changing, and a new leader will now help steer operators through the uncertainty. Veteran operator Froylan Gilharry has replaced Philip Jones as president of the Belize Bus Association, taking over as members confront industry reforms, rising operational pressures and the expansion
The Ministry of Defense procurement scandal is now under scrutiny on two fronts. With the Office of the Auditor General only days away from submitting its initial report, the Integrity Commission is pressing ahead with its investigation into corruption allegations against Oscar Mira. News Five
Police are investigating a brazen armed robbery at a business in Independence Village that left thieves on the run with cash, documents and a licensed firearm. ACP Hilberto Romero says a group of armed men targeted the location on Sunday, confronting an employee before making
A major feature of the newly revitalized Corozal Central Park is being torn down before the public can fully enjoy it. An independent engineering assessment found serious structural problems with sections of the Canery Wharf, including work that reportedly strayed from the approved design. Engineers
