A Seine Bight family that lost its home to fire less than a year ago is now facing another painful crisis. Thirty-three-year-old Zebedee Castillo has been missing for four days and was last reportedly seen near Riversdale Village. His sister, Talesha, says he has gone
Belize has made its biggest move yet on the international chessboard. National champion Alfred Awe has become the country’s first FIDE Master after a standout performance at the forty-sixth FIDE Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. The lifetime title marks a breakthrough for a chess community that
From the fields to the finish lines. Good evening, Belize. This is Sports Monday, where Belizean sport takes center stage. This edition is once again sponsored by the National Sports Council of Belize. Let’s get straight to it. Shane Williams, Reporting The Belize Jaguars were stingy hosts
Senior Superintendent of Police Cristopher Noble shot thirty-year-old Devon Grant of Belize City during an alleged burglary attempt on Compassion Lane in Ladyville, Belize, early Sunday morning. Police responded to a shooting at around 4 a.m. on Sunday. ACP Hilberto Romero said Noble had responded to
Dan Lopez has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of land manager Alfred Mahler. Mahler was shot last week while conducting a check on a property under his care. He remains in hospital in stable condition. Head of the National Crime Investigation Unit, ACP
Sandeep Kumar was carjacked in Sandhill, Belize District, on Saturday after two armed men blocked his path and forced him out of his vehicle. ACP Hilberto Romero, head of the National Investigations Branch, said, “On Saturday, Sandeep Kumar reported that he was driving on the highway
A Coastal Destination with Its Own Character Today’s episode of Open Your Eyes continued its tour of the country with a stop in Corozal, where the team explored the district’s tourism potential, cultural heritage, attractions, and growing efforts to position Corozal as more than just a
Vendors and wholesalers across Belize are raising concerns over the Belize Marketing and Development Corporation's exclusive control on importing key vegetables, which is driving up prices. At Michael Finnegan Market in Belize City, vendors complained about both cost and quality. Meanwhile, at BMDC’s Orange Walk facility, News
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is expected to arrive in Belize to lead a business delegation of more than 30 representatives. Lin is expected to meet Prime Minister John Briceño, Governor-General Froyla Tzalam and Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca during his visit. He will also sign a
Belizean chess players have reached new milestones on the international stage, with national champion Alfred Awe becoming Belize’s first FIDE Master and Kenet Perez earning the Candidate Master title. FIDE, the International Chess Federation, awards titles to advanced chess players. FIDE Master is the third-highest title,
