Police are still searching for answers in a shocking double murder that rocked Hattieville earlier this week. On Monday, the quiet community was left stunned when fifty-seven-year-old twins, Paul and Paula Esquilliano, were found shot to death. Family and neighbors say the siblings had no
The investigation into the alleged abduction of Joseph Budna is now being led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Suzette Anderson and that’s raising some eyebrows. Many are questioning why there’s still no move for an independent investigation, especially since police officers are implicated. Acting Commissioner
The public is still calling for an independent investigation into the kidnapping of Joseph Budna, but so far, those calls are going unanswered. And now, some are questioning whether Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado, who’s currently on forty-five-day leave, could have any influence on
Serious questions tonight about how a police officer on leave managed to sign out a firearm from the Special Patrol Unit. That officer is Barry Flowers, and Acting Commissioner Bart Jones says the case is now under both criminal and internal investigation. Jones made it
Since assuming temporary leadership of the Belize Police Department, Deputy Commissioner Bart Jones says the work of keeping communities safe continues without disruption. Today, that mission brought him to the Leadership Intervention Unit (LIU), where he met with the Acting Director, Andrew Dawson. The goal
It's National Service Day which means that today, Belize is honoring the country's national heroes and benefactors at the annual wreath laying ceremony. This event pays tribute to the country's national figures and fallen veterans who helped shape Belize's history. At the Lord Ridge Cemetery
Belize’s relationship with the Organization of American States is being described as excellent and officials say there’s room to make it even stronger. From scholarships and training programs to environmental initiatives, the OAS has been a key partner for Belize. And with the 5Cs headquartered
Tensions at the Sarstoon have put Belize and Guatemala back at the discussion table. After recent encounters between armed Guatemalan soldiers and the Belize Defense Force, military leaders from both countries are planning a series of meetings. Despite the friction, both nations remain committed to
The Columbia Forest Reserve, one of the largest protected rainforests in Central America, is under threat. Conservationists say illegal activity in the area is on the rise, and what they’ve uncovered is alarming. According to the Ya’axché Conservation Trust, patrols recently found evidence of large-scale
The Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations, better known as APAMO, is celebrating a milestone. This year marks its eighteenth anniversary as the umbrella group for environmental NGOs across Belize. To mark the occasion, APAMO is inviting the public to take part in its annual
