A surge in violent crime across southern Belize is stirring anxiety among villagers and the Belize Police Department. At the center of the chaos is an ongoing drug war between criminal groups in Bella Vista Village and neighboring communities. The New Year’s Eve mass shooting
Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado was a no show at another public event on Sunday, this time at the closing ceremony of the Williams Dawson Peace Cup, where he was scheduled to present awards alongside Minister of Home Affairs Oscar Mira. Mira says Rosado
Police have filed charges tonight after a deadly crash on the George Price Highway claimed the life of a young farmer. Thirty-five-year-old William Aleman from Burrell Boom is now facing multiple charges, including manslaughter by negligence. Investigators say he was behind the wheel of a
This weekend’s fatal motorcycle collision was the first to be recorded for the new year. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport is rethinking its road safety strategy after public pushback on mandatory motorcycle training. C.E.O. Chester Williams says new measures are coming, starting with reflective jackets
Police in Orange Walk are investigating a daring early morning burglary at Plett’s Electronics, where thieves breached the building by digging through a cement wall and escaping with several electronic devices. The alarm was triggered shortly after two a.m. and officers were on the scene
A quick-thinking homeowner and a fast police response led to the arrest of a burglar in Armenia Village. Twenty-seven-year-old Elvis Larios was caught inside the home with stolen items after the owner’s security system alerted him to the break-in. The homeowner called Belmopan police who
A disturbing report out of the nation’s capital has led to the arrest of a Belmopan taximan, accused of sexually assaulting a thirteen-year-old girl. Police confirm the incident unfolded publicly, fueling fears about child protection and predators acting in broad daylight. The case has sent
After years of public infighting, leadership battles and a fractured base that weakened the United Democratic Party at the polls, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is taking firm steps towards reestablishing the legitimacy of the organization. She says the rebuilding phase is no longer optional, it
Former UDP Secretary General and Senator Henry Gordon has passed away. Gordon was a towering figure in both politics and the church. Back in the early to mid-90s, he served as Secretary General during a crucial transition period for the United Democratic Party, years that
Belizean students studying in Jamaica are getting much needed financial relief after an unexpected strain on their resources. Many of the students had depleted their savings in preparation for Hurricane Melissa, spending it on food, travel, accommodation and emergency supplies. They are now returning to
