Following the murder of 38-year-old Luke Jones, who lived with a disability, and his mother, 64-year-old Evadnie Jones, disability advocates in Belize say the recent wave of killings targeting persons with disabilities reflects a bigger failure of the state and society to protect them. Luke was
A tragic accident has unfolded this evening on Fabers Road in the Jimmy Dyer area, Belize City, leaving a man motionless on the ground after he was crushed by his own truck. He was working on his truck when he asked someone to start it. Because
The first Belizean to get elected as Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Nestor Mendez, has officially concluded his tenure after a decade of service. Mendez demitted office on Wednesday, 9 July, though his term officially concludes on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Despite receiving a prognosis of just six months to two years from three oncologists, Dr Cecilio Eck remains in the fight and, by his own account, is "feeling much better." It has been one year since Dr Eck was diagnosed with stage 4 biliary tract cancer,
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising him for “forging peace as we speak.” Netanyahu made the announcement during a White House dinner, handing Trump a nomination letter that the president read aloud. “Coming from you
At just seven months old, Baby Emiliano Flores had already touched hearts across Belize. After a brave fight with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic illness that rapidly weakens the body’s muscles, Emiliano passed away on Wednesday. Baby Emiliano’s mother confirmed the heartbreaking news on
Police have arrested and charged 28-year-old Michael Adaniel Middleton for escaping lawful custody days after he fled detention while facing a murder charge. The Belizean construction worker from Roaring Creek Village was formally charged on Thursday, 10 July, following his recapture. Middleton was initially arrested on 4
Belize has joined three other Caribbean nations in committing to implement full free movement of people under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) by 1 October 2025. The announcement was made at the close of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting held this week in
A beloved sniffer dog named Bruno has been killed in what Italy’s prime minister is calling a “vile, cowardly” act. Bruno died from internal bleeding after eating sausages filled with nails that were thrown into his kennel in Taranto, southern Italy. His owner and trainer, Arcangelo
Drs. Arlen and Diane Chase of the University of Houston have uncovered the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the founding ruler of Caracol’s royal dynasty. This is according to the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH). The discovery, made during the 2025 field season under
