A veteran police officer has been officially discharged from the Belize Police Department following an internal review. The termination letter stated, quote, In light of the serious nature of the allegations against you, the impact on the reputation of the Belize Police Department, and after
Two of the six fishermen from the north were granted bail this morning by Justice Nigel Pilgrim in the High Court. Lerman Norman Leslie, thirty-one, from Chunox Village, and Ronyer Alexander Cruz, twenty-four, from Sarteneja Village, were each granted bail of nine thousand dollars, with
Former Opposition Leader Moses 'Shyne' Barrow is demanding a retraction and apology from 7News Belize, claiming they defamed him in a report about his diplomatic passport. Through his lawyers, Barrow alleges that the media house, led by News Director Jules Vasquez, falsely suggested he resisted
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pulling back several pieces of workout equipment from parks across the country. These yellow and red outdoor fitness machines were found to have dangerously high levels of lead. This alarming discovery was made thanks to research and testing
On Wednesday, Doctor Melissa Diaz-Musa, Director of Public Health & Wellness, alerted mayors across all municipalities about the concerning findings. Back in 2019, the Government of Belize, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), launched the
Efforts are in full swing to rebuild the historic Queen Street Baptist Church, which played a significant role in Belize's history. Tragically, the church was destroyed by a fire on the morning of February 21st. Rebuilding won't be easy, though, as the estimated cost for
Last week, a meeting was held at the Ministry of National Defense and Border Security to discuss the salary system for Belize’s military. This has been a concern for soldiers for several years. Today, we asked Brigadier General Azariel Loria about the outcome of that
Today, the Community Rehabilitation Department received a generous donation of ninety-five thousand dollars’ worth of information and communication technology equipment. This donation was made under the PACE Justice Project, funded by the European Union in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program. So, what’s all
We also spoke with Michael Lund, the Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program. He gave us more insight into their mission to reduce the court system backlog through alternative sentencing options like probation. Here’s what he had to say. [caption id="attachment_40159" align="alignright" width="300"]
What began as a friendly fitness competition among women’s teams from the Belize Police Department, the Belize Defense Force, and the Belize Coast Guard wrapped up this afternoon with the Belize Coast Guard team claiming bragging rights. Since Wednesday, the women have been competing in
