What should have been a joyful Mother’s Day weekend ended in heartbreak for one family in Trial Farm Village. On Saturday night, Francisco Melendez lost his life in a tragic road accident while riding his bicycle along San Martin Road. According to reports, Melendez was
Just after Mother’s Day, a Belama mom is making a desperate public appeal for help. Bernadine Young says her twenty-four-year-old son, Brenton Bishop, is in urgent need of a CT scan—but she simply can’t afford it. Young shared that Brenton’s health took a sudden turn
Mother’s Day may be over, but one mother and son duo is giving Belizeans another reason to celebrate. As we speak, the Belisle Art Gallery at the Bliss Center for Performing Arts is unveiling “Moments”—a heartfelt art exhibition by celebrated Belizean artist Rachel Heusner and
Good evening and welcome to this week’s installment of Sports Monday. I am Paul Lopez, here with the latest sports news. Basketball fans, get ready—there’s a new game in town. The Belize Premier Basketball League is making its grand debut, promising a thrilling night of
A fatal road traffic accident claimed the life of Francisco Melendez, also known as "Wero", on Saturday night, May 10th, 2025, in Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero said that Melendez was riding his bicycle when the incident happened. Melendez was
A communication purportedly sent by Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, to United Democratic Party (UDP) Vice Chairman Alberto August reveals deepening internal tensions and a looming standoff within the main opposition party. The message calls on the UDP's current leadership to immediately honour the constitutional
Police continue to investigate the murder of 27-year-old Zinedine Pinelo, who was gunned down on Friday during what authorities suspect was a targeted robbery on Hunter’s Lane in Belize City. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, Pinelo travelled to the area with another man
Prime Minister John Briceño presented the national budget under the banner “From Promise to Performance”. He drew a contrast between the fiscal crisis inherited in 2020 and the economic achievements realised by his government. According to the Prime Minister, Belize’s GDP grew by 8.2% in 2024,
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) has confirmed that High Court Judge Shawn Innocent, who currently serves on the Criminal bench in Grenada, has been charged with an indictable offence. According to an official statement released, Justice Innocent was charged on April 28, 2025, with assault
Police have confirmed that no criminal offense was committed in the tragic death of six-year-old Gabriel Orellano, a student at Stella Maris School, who drowned at sea after leaving the school premises unsupervised on Monday, February 3. Little Gabriel managed to exit the school through the
