Today, the Caribbean Court of Justice handed down a major decision, one that brings new life to a case Belizeans have not forgotten. The CCJ has reinstated the manslaughter convictions of two police officers accused in the 2015 death of eighteen‑year‑old Hilberto Sotz. Sotz died
A High Court ruling has finally delivered closure for the family of the late James Lightburn, ending a years‑long battle over his estate. Justice Javed Mansoor found that Senior Counsel Hubert Elrington, the executor trusted to manage the estate, failed to account for or distribute
A domestic dispute turned violent over the weekend, leaving a woman hospitalized and a mother and son behind bars on attempted‑murder charges. Thirty‑eight‑year‑old Prunella White and her nineteen‑year‑old son, Jermaine Belisle, were arraigned today in Belize City. Police say the pair attacked White’s girlfriend, thirty-six‑year‑old
In 2025, the government rolled out a new law to help tackle the surge in domestic violence cases, promising easier access to protection orders. But months later, some of the law’s key provisions still aren’t in effect. Under the legislation, senior justices of the peace
Tonight, on Kolcha Tuesday, we’re tapping into the heartbeat of Belize, its music. From the roots of Punta and Brukdown to a new wave of artists blending Afro‑Caribbean, Latin, and urban sounds, the creative energy in Belize has never been stronger. The talent is here,
Constable Kenrick Bol made history recently as the first male police officer allowed to wear dreadlocks while on duty. But that moment may be short‑lived. Police Commissioner Dr. Richard Rosado has now warned Bol that the hairstyle must go. It’s a flashback to 2019, when
Three young sisters, just four, six, and eight years old, were recently removed from their home and placed in a children’s facility after raising concerns about their living conditions. But their removal sparked another issue: a frustrated aunt who says the family was never given
Child neglect continues to be the biggest reason Belizean children end up in the care of the Department of Human Services, and the Belize District leads those numbers. Whenever a child is believed to be living in an unsafe environment, whether it’s neglect, physical abuse,
In early December the Vital Statistical Unit launched its Civil Registry and Vital Statistics System, an online platform meant to improve access. But, only days after the launch the transition proved to be rocky, with reports of system glitches, long lines and mounting frustration. And
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Belizeans tonight to double‑check their vaccination records. This comes after Guatemala confirmed a dozen measles cases, including in areas right along our shared border. Health officials are warning that measles is one of the most contagious viruses
