Tonight, heartbreak grips the community of Ladyville as a family mourns the tragic loss of Celia Carballo, a mother of four who was killed in a devastating motorcycle crash over the weekend. The accident happened on Sunday, when Celia and her boyfriend were thrown from
A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a young Belizean over the weekend. Just after 6 a.m. on Sunday, a motorcycle carrying two people was crossing the Santa Elena New Bridge, heading toward Loma Luz Boulevard, when the driver reportedly lost control and
The highly anticipated voir dire in the Elmer Nah triple murder trial has been postponed to June 9, 2025. The delay came after Nah’s defense attorney requested more time to review new evidence disclosed just hours before the hearing. Justice Nigel Pilgrim granted the adjournment,
An internal investigation is ongoing into the death of Selvin Sealy, a San Pedro resident who died while being taken into police custody on May twelfth. A post-mortem revealed that Sealy died from restraint asphyxia, he suffocated while being restrained. Police say Sealy was subdued
Tonight, the Briceño administration is taking bold steps to tackle the growing threat of gun violence and gang activity in Belize. Prime Minister John Briceño has introduced a series of constitutional amendments aimed at strengthening the country’s legal tools to fight crime. One of the key drivers behind
Big changes could be coming to Belize’s Constitution, as Prime Minister John Briceño rolled out a series of proposed amendments during the latest House Sitting. Among the seven changes, one key proposal would give the National Security Council the power to recommend states of emergency,
There was a moment of concern in the House today during the budget debate when Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton suddenly paused her presentation. She appeared lightheaded and had to step away from the podium, prompting a brief medical check. The break lasted about half an
As the national budget debate continues in the House of Representatives, questions are swirling—not just about the numbers, but about the presence, or lack thereof, of the opposition. Of the five elected opposition members, only three showed up for today’s session. Notably absent were Hugo
The leadership tug-of-war within the United Democratic Party is far from over—and now, a familiar voice is weighing in. Former Mesopotamia Area Representative Michael Finnegan, a seven-time U.D.P. veteran, says Tracy Taegar-Panton is the only one fit to lead the party right now. But with
Last week, we reported that the Government’s Joint Negotiation Team had officially sent its proposal to the unions, following Cabinet’s green light. Today, that proposal took center stage in the House of Representatives. Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, who leads the talks on behalf of
