Commissioner of Police Chester Williams told reporters today that gang violence in Belize City has increased in the wake of Brandon Baptist’s death on January 31. Baptist, a known gang affiliate, was fatally shot during a football match at the Marion Jones Stadium. Since then, several
A fire official is urging households to inspect their electrical wiring, particularly in homes with older systems. Station Supervisor Gladstone Bucknor of the National Fire Service highlighted the Queen Street Baptist Church, which has stood since 1822 and was last updated in 1931 after Hurricane
Thirty-four-year-old Alvaro Tun has been acquitted of the murder of Elder Arana, who was fatally stabbed during a bar fight in San Pedro. The incident occurred on March 5, 2023, at Jeemar's Night Club in the San Pedrito area, where a brawl erupted after the
Fire investigators believe an electrical issue may have sparked the early morning blaze that gutted the historic Queen Street Baptist Church in Belize City. According to Gladstone Bucknor, Belize District Station Supervisor for the National Fire Service, a power outage between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have been meeting in caucus since Friday morning to discuss a range of pressing regional and global issues. Among the topics on the agenda were the United States' shifting policy toward the Caribbean, climate change, and the Caribbean Single Market and
A police officer is set to be charged with dangerous harm after firing two shots at 24-year-old Emil Rivers on January 24. Today, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams confirmed that Officer Sheldon Arzu was suspended while the investigation proceeded. Williams said, "We have gotten the directive
On Thursday, 27-year-old Dane Gillett was acquitted of the murder of 15-year-old Dwayne Gabourel. Gillett had spent over three years on remand at the Belize Central Prison. Gabourel, a student at SJC, was fatally shot in September 2021 while on North Front Street. While surveillance footage
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has announced plans to introduce a new electricity licensing framework that would grant licenses to individuals and businesses under various categories. The proposal aims to streamline the licensing process and enhance energy resilience in Belize. The proposed categories include: Minor
Elvia Vega Samos has officially announced her candidacy as an independent contender for the Corozal Bay constituency in the upcoming General Elections. She stated that after listening to her constituents and consulting with her family, she made the decision to step forward once again to
As Caribbean leaders conclude their three-day summit, they remain keenly aware of the challenges posed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies toward the region. While these policies are expected to create difficulties—including mass deportations, cuts to development aid, and a shift in U.S. engagement with
