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
Mosquito Awareness Week, observed from May 12-16, is underway across the Caribbean, and Belize is stepping up its efforts to combat mosquito-borne diseases with both public outreach and enhanced vector control capacity. This year’s theme, “Let’s Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites and Protect Our Community from Dengue,”
A vibrant tribute to everyday Belizean life is now on display at the Bliss Centre for Performing Arts. The “Moments” art exhibit, which opens this evening, features thirty original works by artist Rachel Heusner and her 20-year-old son, Dean Martin. “Basically, we do a lot of
Grenada is under pressure to reform its laws after receiving 171 recommendations during its 2025 Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations in Geneva. Among the key suggestions was a call to legalise abortion under all circumstances by repealing Section 234 of the Criminal Code,
Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize could receive a judgment from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the long-standing territorial dispute with Guatemala. "I am further advised that it is likely that before the end of this term, we will receive the ICJ judgments," the
