The Ministry of Home Affairs and Enterprise has announced that the Corozal Free Zone will be opened to Belizeans on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, allowing residents to enter the zone for shopping. According to the ministry, access will be limited to the purchase of general
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a robbery involving two American nationals and for escaping from lawful custody. According to ASP Stacy Smith, the suspect gave his name as Israel Bradley of 16 Requena Street, Santa Elena Town, but police believe that
Police have formally arrested and jointly charged 31‑year‑old Thomas Arriola and 35‑year‑old Gabrielle Sho, both of San Pedro Town, for the crime of attempted murder. ASP Stacy Smith said the charges follow an incident on November 17, 2025, around 10:00 p.m. on Laguna Drive. “The male
On Wednesday, officers formally arrested and charged 45-year-old Jun Ming Zhao for the offences of use of deadly means of harm and wounding. According to ASP Stacy Smith, the charges stem from a shooting that occurred on Monday, December 15, at around 1:15 p.m. at the
Police are investigating a robbery that took place at Max’s Store in the Altamira Area of Corozal District on Saturday evening. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. when a 19-year-old Belizean cashier was behind the counter assisting customers. Two male suspects
A planned protest against proposed motorcycle regulations went ahead in Belize City on Sunday, but the demonstration drew little public attention despite weeks of heated debate. Riders voiced frustration over the proposed $300 training fee and new licensing rules for motorcycle owners and operators. Two of the
Belizeans flooded stores across the country over the weekend as the GST-free shopping days ahead of Christmas got underway. Images from retail centres showed extended checkout lines, packed parking areas, and shoppers filling carts as they made use of the temporary tax break. Under the programme,
Two Cayo District men are in police custody following the robbery of two female tourists in San Ignacio late Friday night. Surveillance footage of the attack shows the victims walking on Burns Avenue just after 11:00 PM when a man dressed in a black hoodie targeted
The United States has seized a second oil tanker linked to Venezuela this month, escalating tensions after President Donald Trump announced a “blockade” on sanctioned vessels entering and leaving the country. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the operation was carried out by the Coast
Police are being asked to investigate a reported attempted armed robbery involving two men on a motorcycle who allegedly tried to rob a delivery worker in Belize City. The incident occurred near the corner of 1st Street and St. Peter’s Street in front of Ceviche Express
