Police have formally arrested and charged five individuals in connection with a disturbing case of cattle theft and animal cruelty. According to authorities, three male minors—ages 15, 16, and 17—were jointly charged along with 20-year-old Raheem Herbert and 19-year-old Tyreek Straughn. The group faces charges of
Belize’s mangrove forests are critical for protecting coastlines, supporting marine life, and fighting climate change—but they’re under threat. Over 50% of global mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse, and by 2050, thousands more square kilometres could be lost or submerged without urgent action, says
Police Commissioner Chester Williams has confirmed that the recent murder of Luis Marin in Belize City was an act of retaliation connected to a previous shooting incident in Belmopan. Commissioner Williams said the police had been proactive in efforts to prevent retaliatory attacks. “In the aftermath
License plate thefts on Maris Deena Street in Southside Belize City have left residents frustrated and facing unexpected expenses. The incident, which occurred early Tuesday morning, saw at least nine vehicles targeted by thieves who made off with license plates and two car batteries. Some
Police Commissioner Chester Williams confirmed that the individuals involved in the shocking horse abuse incident have been charged with three offences: cruelty to animals, abetment to commit cruelty to animals, and cattle theft. "When we do charge, we have to charge based on evidence that exists
Belize is beaming with pride as local talent Tasheena "DJ Tash" Bowden has been nominated for International Female DJ of the Year at the prestigious 3rd Annual Caribbean Music Awards 2025. Representing the Jewel on a global stage, DJ Tash took to social media to share
A local tour guide has reported finding another deceased wildcat—this time an ocelot—just 500 feet from the site where a jaguar was found dead. The discovery was made early Thursday morning around 6:30 a.m. by Ricky Pereira, a birdwatching guide, who spotted the animal while on
A growing number of Belizeans are calling on the government to implement stricter animal welfare laws and harsher penalties for abuse, as reports of cruelty toward animals continue to surface across the country. A petition launched on Change.org by concerned citizen Liz S. has garnered over
The long-running trial of seven men accused in one of Belize’s largest drug busts has collapsed and will now have to start over. The decision came on Tuesday, when Magistrate Kara Walters abruptly recused herself from the case, bringing an unexpected halt to proceedings that
A concerned commuter is calling on the Department of Transport to take immediate action after repeated incidents involving a passenger bus dangerously stopping outside designated bus zones along the George Price Highway. In a message sent to our newsroom, the individual highlighted a recurring issue involving
