It’s been nearly a decade since the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Hall first opened its doors, but today, that building is getting more than just a facelift. It’s also getting a new name: the Earl Trapp Building, in honor of the long-serving mayor. But not
After nearly a decade of waiting, the government has finally increased the financial support allocated to the University of Belize, but the dollar amount isn’t exactly what the University was hoping for. The government has pledged to supply an eight point seven-million-dollar subvention to the
Belize is stepping up its efforts in the fight against illegal firearms trafficking. The Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries hosted a national workshop aimed at improving how local and regional law enforcement agencies coordinate firearm-related investigations. They brought together representatives from the
It’s a case of white-collar crime that’s rocked a well-known business in Dangriga. Jenny Zabaneh of Maya King Limited has reported a serious case of financial fraud, missing funds and forged checks that have now led to criminal charges. After a police investigation, authorities have
Following-up tonight on the case involving Said Badi Guerra, who is facing serious allegations of sexual assault against a minor. Guerra appeared in court earlier this week following his arrest in connection with the incident which reportedly occurred at his home in Benque. While Guerra
A terrifying home invasion in Orange Walk has left a retired American shaken and police on high alert. Around 9:30 on Thursday morning, David Greer was in his yard near mile two on Pine Ridge Road when three men approached him, one of them pressed
It’s been three months since the former village council and lands committee in San Jose Nuevo Palmar raised the alarm over plans to subdivide a beloved nature park and now, they’re back in the spotlight with a firm message: they’re not giving up. On Sunday,
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s edition of Sports Monday. We begin tonight’s coverage in the Capital City where Kings hosted the Corozal Cerros Suns inside the UB Auditorium. Here is how this one began. Two-point layup for John Kelly under the rim.
Police are investigating a home invasion in Orange Walk where a retired American was tied up and robbed at gunpoint. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero confirmed this afternoon that the incident occurred around 9:30 on Thursday morning. According to 69-year-old David Greer, he was in
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero confirmed this afternoon that Police Constable Arcenio Cus died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on the Philip Goldson Highway. “Upon their arrival, they saw a motorcycle with damages and other debris. There they found the lifeless
