A drug trial in San Ignacio came to an unexpected halt earlier this week when the presiding magistrate recused herself from the case. The trial was related to a November 2021 drug plane landing that resulted in a large drug seizure and the detention of
And finally, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams is just a short time away from stepping into his new role as Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transport. Today, he’s still in his police uniform but mentioned that the day-to-day operations of the department have
Almost fifty years ago, Juan Chuc started his own hardware store in San Ignacio Town, calling it Juan Chuc & Sons Hardware. It didn't take long for the store to become one of the biggest locally owned businesses around, cementing Juan Chuc's legacy in the
Your electricity bill might go up as early as July if the Public Utilities Commission approves Belize Electricity Limited's request for a rate hike. B.E.L. submitted their proposal on April fourth, covering the period from January 1st, 2026, to June 30th, 2028. The P.U.C. will
A new proposed DNA law aims to make cases involving scientific evidence clearer by setting rules for collecting, filing, and using DNA evidence to prosecute suspects. Today, a draft of this legislation was shown to key groups. This draft would let the court decide when
This morning, a dozen children from a cultural group in Dangriga departed for Los Angeles to participate in the annual Garifuna Survival Day mass. This event allows Garifuna Communities from different countries to meet with each other and reflect on the shared history of their
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams is calling for urgent reform of Belize’s animal cruelty laws following the disturbing case involving the brutal abuse of a horse by a group of young men in Belize City. ComPol Williams said there is a need for stronger deterrents to
The long-standing public feud between Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and his brother Arthur Roy Williams—also known as “Uncle”—came to a peaceful end today at the Belize City Magistrate’s Court. Both brothers appeared before the court as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions formally
Devonte Broaster is heartbroken. The young horse owner says he’s still trying to understand why his beloved horse, Oney, was violently attacked and injured by the same group of young men he once considered friends. Broaster spoke to News 5 following the circulation of a viral
Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into a disturbing case of animal cruelty after a viral video surfaced showing several young men brutally attacking a horse in Belize City. The video, shared widely on social media on the morning of Thursday prompted officers from Precinct Two's
