Police are investigating the fatal fall of 40-year-old Hever Badal Torres on Saturday in San Pedro. The Mexican national was reportedly fixing zinc sheets on the roof of a four-storey structure when he stepped on a weak section and plunged to the ground. Witnesses said a
Police are investigating the death of a Canadian national who was found dead after a fall at the Watermark Hotel on Sunday. Initial reports indicate that the man, identified as 47-year-old Loran Radchenko, died after falling from the hotel's 3rd floor balcony. Radchenko, who was staying
Red Bank Village Chairman Kenroy Cal has announced that he will not be contesting the upcoming village council elections. In a message to residents on Monday, Cal expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and reflected on the accomplishments achieved during his term. "It has been
Running W Brand Meats says it is experiencing “challenges in pork supply due to a shortage of live pigs.” This has led the company to "adjust" its pork prices as of today. Other than the worsening shortage of live pigs, the company attributed the price change to
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) is calling on its members across the country to mobilise in large numbers on Wednesday to "formally register their discontent" with the Ministry of Education. Speaking to members, BNTU National President Nadia Martin-Caliz stated, "Right now, we're at the table
A tragic and unusual incident occurred in Gales Point Village on Sunday when a pig attacked and killed a resident, now identified as Anthony Andrewin Sr. Andrewin was in his yard when he encountered the aggressive pig, which had already been causing problems in the community
Belize has recorded 63 cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) infections since the first case was detected on December 26, 2024, according to Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, Jose Abelardo Mai. The update was shared during a regional meeting in San Salvador, where
A tragic incident unfolded in Gales Point this afternoon when a man was fatally attacked by a pig in his yard. According to reports, a group of pigs entered the man's property less than an hour ago. When he went outside to chase them away, one
In a letter written on Wednesday, former Area Representative “Shyne” Barrow said that he accepts the party’s call for him to continue as U.D.P. Leader until the next national convention. He cited the U.D.P.'s dormancy, lack of unity, non-compliance with the party’s constitution, and absence
Barrow had submitted his resignation as U.D.P. Leader on March 17th to Michael Peyrefitte. Peyrefitte, who had urged Barrow to step down, also indicated he would resign as U.D.P. Chairman at that time. Today, Barrow explained that his resignation is moot because of Peyrefitte's own
