On Thursday evening, the Government of Belize issued an official statement following the hijacking of a domestic Tropic Air flight by Akinyela Sawa Taylor, a U.S. citizen. Flight 9N711, en route from Corozal to San Pedro, was mid-flight when Taylor assaulted the pilot and attempted to
News Five provided live broadcast this morning as law enforcement authorities tracked a Tropic Air flight that was hijacked by a U.S. national leaving Corozal. He has been identified as forty-nine-year-old Akinyela Sawa Taylor. A passenger on board the aircraft shot and killed Taylor moments
During a State Department press briefing this afternoon, spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed the Tropic Air hijacking by a U.S. national in Belize. Bruce confirmed that the Department of State is aware of the situation. We also spoke with Public Relations Officer Luke Martin of the
Tropic Air released a statement after the incident, calling it a serious and unprecedented in-flight emergency. They praised the pilot's heroic effort and extraordinary courage in safely landing the plane under intense pressure. Tropic Air expressed sympathy for the injured passengers and emphasized that safety
The Belize Airports Authority issued a press release thanking all authorities involved and reassuring the public that safety and security are top priorities at municipal airstrips across the country. The BAA announced plans to enhance security protocols, including passenger bag checks and installing scanning equipment.
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams praised all the agencies that responded to the hijacking, highlighting the pilot's bravery. Williams noted that if the pilot had panicked, the outcome could have been very different. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “It is a matter of making sure we
[caption id="attachment_42170" align="alignright" width="300"] Pio Saqui[/caption] On Wednesday night, we reported the shocking news that a UB lecturer, Doctor Pio Saqui, has been placed on administrative leave while investigations are conducted into multiple allegations of sexual offenses. Docotr Saqui has been accused of committing these offenses
A man is missing at sea near Tobacco Caye in Stann Creek after disappearing around eight PM on Tuesday night. Thirty-three-year-old Jeremy Mushlar was fishing in a dory with three others who were in a separate boat. When the others decided to head back because
On Wednesday, we reported on the approved salary increases for Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie and all Chief Executive Officers in the Briceño administration, effective the day after the 2025 general elections. The Cabinet Secretary's annual salary jumped to ninety-six thousand dollars, while the CEOs' salaries
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams is gearing up to take on his new role as C.E.O. of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs, and Transportation. Although he's excited about the move, he mentioned that his salary will be lower than what he earns as
