It was a stunning development in the courtroom this morning. The Director of Public Prosecutions has abruptly pulled the plug on the high profile rape case against attorney Orson “OJ” Elrington. With just hours left before a court ordered deadline for a crucial filing, the
And in another matter tonight, a Cotton Tree resident is speaking out after he says a police officer shot him while chasing someone else. Thirty‑two‑year‑old Akeem Jones claims the officer fired from behind, hitting him in the arm and leaving him unable to work for
Belize continues to step up its defenses, as government leaders warn that the country cannot afford to ignore the growing threat of cartel activity in the region. Reports from Mexico say cartel violence has now reached Chetumal in Quintana Roo. The Minister of Police, Oscar
BTL has rejected an invoice from Union Senator Glenfield Dennison, but the dispute runs deeper than the six‑figure bill. Dennison advised the Belize Communication Workers for Justice while serving as a Crown Counsel, raising questions about his dual role. The invoice, totaling over one hundred
For years, whenever potholes got deeper and major streets in Belize City started falling apart, the blame game kicked in. City Hall pointed to central government, central government pointed somewhere else, and residents were left asking who’s actually in charge of fixing these roads? Well,
For nearly three decades, the Cruz family of Esperanza Village has lived and breathed the La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge. The Belize River doesn’t just serve as a racecourse for them; it acts as a lifeline, a childhood playground, and the keeper of their
In today’s fast-paced world, yoga is emerging as powerful tool for both mental and physical well-being. Rooted in ancient traditions, yoga combines movement, breath, and mindfulness to strengthen the body while calming the mind. Research shows this practice can boost flexibility, balance, and heart health,
Vendors in San Ignacio are speaking up against what they believe was a business scam. Back in December, at least sixty vendors were invited by Trinidadian promoter Irwin Denis, former franchisee of Island Run Delivery, to partner with him for a Food and Soca Tour,
The Elections and Boundaries Department is getting a head start on the next municipal elections because for the first time, Belizeans will be voting under new town boundaries. And while the changes are small, they matter. Some neighborhoods are now officially outside town limits, while
Tonight, the newly launched National Bus Company is putting its first pieces in place, starting with the appointment of Susanna Vanzie as interim CEO. Vanzie, best known as the co‑founder of Floralia, one of Belize’s most modern bus services, will lead the company through a
