It has been more than a week since the abduction of Joseph Budna, who ended up in the custody of Guatemalan police on August 23. His abduction remains under investigation, says Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca. “Foreign Affairs is providing whatever information is required of us for
Belize’s Foreign Affairs Minister Francis Fonseca commented on the rising U.S. and Venezuela tensions following a U.S. strike in the southern Caribbean that killed 11 people on a suspected drug vessel. Fonseca told reporters that Belize remains committed to cooperating with international partners on security issues
Belizean fishers can continue exporting their catch to the United States after NOAA Fisheries confirmed that Belize fisheries meet U.S. standards under the Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions. This milestone "ensures continued access to one of the most important export markets, demonstrating that Belize’s regulatory
Students at Grace Primary School are starting the school year in a completely revitalised classroom. Benny’s awarded a complete classroom makeover to teacher Kenisha Rhaburn, which included fresh paint, new furniture, and educational materials designed to inspire learning. “It made my classroom environment a beautiful and
Almost 30 shots were fired this morning on Coney Drive, Belize City. A picture of the scene shows dozens of expended shells littered across the busy street. The shooting incident occurred metres away from Buttonwood Bay Nazarene Primary School while classes were underway. The target was reputed
The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) is the world’s leading association of genocide experts, and it has declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. A resolution passed by the IAGS states that Israel’s conduct meets the legal definition under the UN Genocide Convention. It
Gunfire erupted on Coney Drive in Belize City moments ago, with nearly 30 shots fired at reputed gang figure Jahreem “32” Staine. Despite the barrage, police confirmed Staine walked away unharmed. Authorities are processing the scene, where about 28 expended shells were recovered. Staine, known as the leader
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, September 2, that Washington carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel that departed from Venezuela, which killed 11 people. "The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in international waters transporting illegal narcotics,
Karen Guzman, a Melchor resident, is appealing to the public for help in locating her husband, 26-year-old Edgar Lopez. Lopez is a Belizean who she says has been missing since Saturday, August 23. Guzman said Lopez disappeared from their home in Melchor de Mencos, Petén, sometime between
Leader of the UDP, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, has joined the Hernandez family in questioning the handling of charges related to the death of Wilson Hernandez, the 28-year-old businessman who was fatally shot in Belmopan on Sunday. In a press statement, Barrow raised concerns that Hernandez’s partner,
