Belize City police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and injured several others, including a minor, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 8:25 p.m. at Pinks Alley, where 26-year-old Antuan Rivero, 28-year-old Francis Nolberto, 28-year-old Dane Gillette, and a minor were sitting
A police officer was shot Wednesday night in Belize City while responding to a gang-related attack near Police Street. The officer, Corporal Elvis Guzman, sustained a gunshot wound to his arm. A police patrol vehicle was also reportedly targeted, with residents describing the shots as coming
The Budna Report was submitted to Prime Minister John Briceño on Tuesday. A press release from his office later that day acknowledged the need for an independent investigation. The statement also went on to say that Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado, who was sidelined
Has the government crossed the line? The Opposition says yes, accusing the Prime Minister and his Cabinet of overstepping their authority in the Joseph Budna case. Tracy Taegar-Panton argues that what should be in the hands of the DPP is instead being kept behind closed
As the Budna report continues to raise even more eyebrows, the Opposition says if Cabinet isn’t working on real reforms, then all this talk of transparency is just smoke and mirrors. Tracy Taegar-Panton claims the report even suggests gagging police officers from speaking to the
The government says it’s about efficiency. The opposition calls it a power grab. At the heart of the debate is SARA, the new Semiautonomous Revenue Authority that could take over tax collection in Belize. Supporters argue it will modernize the system. Critics warn that it
Belize doesn’t need a new tax authority; it needs real tax reform. That’s the warning from the opposition as government pushes ahead with SARA, the Semiautonomous Revenue Authority. Critics argue the plan won’t fix the real problem, a complicated tax system that frustrates businesses and
History was made today as Belize welcomed its first recipient of “Indefinite Stay” under the new CARICOM Free Movement of Persons Agreement. The first national from Barbados has now been granted the stamp, allowing citizens of partner countries to live and work freely in Belize.
Today marks a new chapter in Caribbean integration as citizens of Belize, Barbados, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines now have the right to live, work, and stay indefinitely in any of the four nations without the need for work or residency permits. While the
There has been yet another delay in the Elmer Nah triple murder trial. At the High Court today, Justice Nigel Pilgrim granted a one-day adjournment, this comes after more than three months since the case was last called. Nah says that about a week ago,
