Crimes Investigation Branch personnel of the Punta Gorda police formation have formally charged 24-year-old Derry Bennett with two counts of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of Ashton Martin and Kelly Stevens on November 17, 2025. According to ASP Stacy Smith of the Belize Police
Police are investigating a violent robbery involving a Country Foods delivery truck that left the driver critically injured. According to police, the incident occurred on Friday, November 21, at approximately 8:20 PM near mile 32 of the Hummingbird Highway in St. Margaret’s Village. Upon arrival at
Denise Stewart is grieving the loss of her 22-year-old son, Daniel Tillett, who was shot and killed around 12:30 a.m. on Antelope Street Extension in Belize City. Police found Tillett in a drain with multiple gunshot wounds. Speaking to reporters, Stewart recounted the night her son
The annual 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence runs from 25 November to 10 December. This year, the United Nations is focusing on one of the fastest-growing forms of abuse: digital violence against women and girls, under the theme “UNiTE to End Digital
The 30th UN Climate Summit, COP30, wrapped up on Sunday after two weeks of negotiations in Belém, Brazil, drawing over 55,000 participants. Dubbed the “COP of Truth,” the summit aimed to deliver progress on climate finance, deforestation, and Indigenous rights, but the final agreement reflected
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) today heard Guatemala’s arguments for permission to intervene in the ongoing case between Belize and Honduras over sovereignty of the Sapodilla Cayes, known in Spanish as Cayos Zapotillos. The hearing took place at the Peace Palace under the presidency
Olivia Yacé of Côte d’Ivoire has officially resigned from her position as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania. The Miss Côte d’Ivoire Committee announced the decision on Monday, stating, “COMICI officially informs the Miss Universe organisation of the withdrawal of the Ivorian candidate from all titles
The Trump administration has escalated its confrontation with Venezuela by designating President Nicolás Maduro and his allies as members of a foreign terrorist organisation. The move targets the so-called “Cartel de los Soles”, a term used to describe alleged corrupt Venezuelan officials, but it is
There’s growing concern in Dangriga tonight after yet another break-in at the Sub Treasury Building. Police say the burglary was discovered around eight o’clock this morning when staff arrived and found the office ransacked. A safe containing cash was stolen. The building on St. Vincent
A Belizean teacher is facing serious charges tonight. Police have arrested and charged thirty-nine-year-old Macario Coy for sexual assault. The case began earlier this month when a thirty-six-year-old teacher reported that Coy, a former UDP senator, assaulted her on November fourth. Two weeks later, on
