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
"If this will be problematic, I am prepared to take it down; I have no problem," Mayor Earl Trapp told News 5 in response to criticism over the San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town Hall's new title, the "Earl Trapp Building." According to Trapp, the decision
Chronic viral hepatitis continues to claim around 1.3 million lives annually, despite being largely preventable, treatable, and in some cases curable, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). This World Hepatitis Day, observed today, July 28, health experts are urging global action to break down
Six new community researchers have begun their journey with the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE), starting with their PADI Open Water Diver Certification. The group will continue building skills in data collection and research techniques over the coming months. Once qualified, they will support
Belize hosted a workshop this week focused on combating illegal firearms trafficking and improving coordination among Caribbean law enforcement agencies. The 3-day event brought together the Belize Defence Force, Customs, Police, and the National Forensic and Science Service. The training included firearms tracing, identification, and marking. Sharole
Police are investigating the death of Police Constable Ascenio Cus, 38, who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run early Monday morning. PC Cus was attached to the Ladyville Police Station. Reports are that the incident occurred around 1:25 a.m. on the Philip Goldson Highway near Hakim
U.S. President Donald Trump announced today a new trade agreement with the European Union that will impose a 15 percent tariff on most European goods entering the United States, including cars. The deal was struck days before the 1 August tariff deadline following talks with European
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) concluded two key training programs, the Military Paralegal Course and the Cooking Cadre, on Friday. Over the past eight weeks, participants were trained in legal and culinary disciplines critical to the operational strength of Belize’s security forces. The BDF said in
The Ministry of Human Development and the National Commission for Families and Children (NCFC) have strongly condemned all acts of sexual violence against children. In a joint statement, the Ministry and NCFC expressed “deepest outrage and unequivocal condemnation” of such crimes, calling for swift investigations,
Belize’s golden girls have done it again. From under-21 champions in 2024 to now dominating the under-23 category, Team Belize is officially the powerhouse of Central American women’s volleyball. On Thursday night, the Civic Center was electric as our national team faced off against Guatemala
