The High Court has heard arguments in the legal dispute over UDP leadership, brought by former Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow against Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton and former UDP Secretary General Philippa Bailey. Barrow’s attorney, Christopher Malcolm, argued that the October 20th “unity
In response to concerns about police officers not wearing bulletproof vests during certain operations, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams acknowledged the importance of having such protective gear. "We do understand that bulletproof vests are a necessity, and we have tried our best to obtain some
Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, confirmed this morning that a police team discovered a hand grenade in an abandoned building north of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, during a search operation conducted shortly after 8 a.m. "That search led to the discovery of a hand grenade inside
The United States has deported 17 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite ongoing legal disputes over the removal process, according to the U.S. State Department. As reported by the BBC, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the deportees included individuals linked to the
Police continue investigating a drug trafficking operations in southern Belize after a drug plane was discovered burnt after landing on a makeshift airstrip near Graham Creek, Toledo, close to the Guatemalan border. On Friday, BDF Commander Brigadier General Azariel Loria confirmed the plane’s connection to a
Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI) has announced its third estimated average cane price for the 2025 crop, setting it at $54.31 per ton, an increase from the previous estimate of $53.75 per ton. According to BSI , this improvement is attributed to marginal gains in
A shooting incident occurred earlier today on Iguana Street Extension, leaving one person injured. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, the victim was identified as Coby Ledlon. Lenon was rushed to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) for treatment. "He is listed at the
Cayden Stewart, a student of Edward Percival Yorke High School in Belize City, drowned over the weekend in Gracie Rock. The 16-year-old has joined others of the Queen Street Baptist Church for a baptism ceremony on March 29. After the baptism, Stewart and other attendees went
Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters this morning that "I will leave shortly." Police Commissioner Chester Williams addressed questions regarding the authority of a letter reportedly sent by the CEO in the ministry, informing him that he should act as a "caretaker" during his transition. Williams said,
The High Court is currently hearing the claim involving Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton and former United Democratic Party Secretary General Philippa Bailey. The claim was brought by former Opposition Leader, Moses "Shyne" Barrow. This court hearing comes days after the general election, in
