Over the weekend, Belizeans were shaken by the news of the country's deadliest road accident in recent years. A tragic collision in San Ignacio claimed the lives of ten people, including a four-year-old child. This heartbreaking incident comes on the heels of several other road
Less than twenty-four hours after the tragedy, a motorcyclist took to Facebook on Sunday to share a video of a close call he had with a reckless driver. Daniel Coleman posted footage of a blue pick-up truck swerving into the opposite lane, nearly colliding with
On Friday, a vacation in San Pedro, Ambergris, turned tragic when a woman lost her life. Around four p.m., Jennifer Hernandez was enjoying a golf cart ride with her boyfriend, Jeremy Flores, near Secret Beach, when they hit a bump in the road. The jolt
The Belize Coast Guard is in mourning tonight after the tragic death of Gianna Vanegas. On November thirtieth, the sailor was critically injured in a motorcycle accident on the George Price Highway. She was placed in a coma at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital but
No charges have been filed yet in the shooting death of seventeen-year-old Huard Ramirez. Last Wednesday, the teenager was killed in San Ignacio Town after allegedly entering a trailer in the Boiton area without permission. According to reports, the property owner, forty-four-year-old Juan Gonzalez, discovered
On Friday, a gunman targeted the home of Police Corporal Yelena Monterozza in Saint Matthew’s Village. Around three a.m., Monterozza was jolted awake by the sound of gunshots but couldn't pinpoint where they were coming from. Later, police found twenty-nine spent shells in her yard
Over the weekend, a painful discovery was made near Yarborough Bridge when police retrieved the body of Ryan Romero from the canal. The Belize City resident was found deceased with no apparent injuries. ACP Hilberto Romero shared some insights into what the police believe led
Prime Minister John Briceño has stated that if Caribi Bleu Casino is found guilty of any wrongdoing, they must be held accountable. The Central Bank has already confirmed that ATMs, especially those dispensing U.S. currency, should not be operated inside a casino. So, what penalties
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with Belize Tax Services, has launched a fantastic initiative to give back to taxpayers across the country. On December fourteenth, fifteenth, twenty-first, and twenty-second, any local retail purchases will be GST exempt! Yes, for four days in December, you
Minister of Public Service, Henry Charles Usher, shared that the Government of Belize is foregoing five million dollars in GST revenue due to the four-day exemption. He explained that this is just one of many targeted initiatives the government is rolling out to help ease
