Over the weekend, a heartbreaking incident unfolded in Mexico when a Belizean car dealer was killed in road traffic accident. He is thirty-four-year-old Ariel Serrano of Orange Walk district. Reports are that on Saturday Serrano had travelled to Mexico for work, but tragically never return
Tonight, we’re cutting through the noise and bringing you the facts about a story that’s been making headlines. It’s all about the new Belcan Bridge, a major infrastructure project that’s set to transform how we move through the city. The Belize City Council has stepped
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s installment of Sports Monday. Tonight, we begin our coverage in Hattieville for the We Run Yawd Basketball Finals. After a season of epic showdowns, Hattieville Elites and City Reapers remained as the top two teams. They
Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa told reporters today that there’s nothing that implicates the Commissioner of Police, Dr Richard Rosado, in the ongoing case of Joseph Budna’s abduction. Musa stressed that the case remains open pending an independent investigation. If later findings implicate any
Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa has confirmed plans to deploy members of the Belize Defence Force and the Belize Coast Guard to Belize City. Their purpose will be to assist the Belize Police Department in fighting crime in the St. Martin’s area following a
Former Backatown gang leader Kenneth “Big Tom” Flowers was shot in Belize City this evening. Once known for his role in the city’s gang conflicts, Flowers had in recent years turned toward peacebuilding and community outreach. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots before police arrived, finding Flowers
The National Hydrological Service has issued a flood alert for northern and central regions of Belize, warning residents of potential flash flooding in several areas following persistent rainfall. The alert is currently in effect for communities near the Sittee and Deep Rivers and their downstream
The United States military has carried out at least four strikes on small vessels in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuelan waters since September 3, killing 21 people. The Trump administration says the boats were transporting narcotics as part of its “war on cartels”, with President
The island of Caye Caulker is leading Belize’s conversation on cannabis legalisation, with village councillor Ilya Rosado pushing for a fully regulated industry that prioritises medicinal use and economic growth. Doctors, government officials, and advocates are backing the proposal, highlighting its potential to improve public
Residents and church leaders took to the streets of Caye Caulker this past Saturday to voice their opposition to marijuana legalisation, just days before the island’s cannabis referendum. The march, organised by the Hope Not Dope campaign, drew participants from the island, Belize City, and
