Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her administration is preparing a sweeping legislative agenda aimed at tackling social issues ranging from substance abuse and gambling to noise pollution and pension reform. Speaking at a United National Congress (UNC) public meeting, Persad-Bissessar announced plans to raise the legal
A former employee of Flo’s Pristine Services is wanted by police following reports of missing items from a client’s home. Florina Arzu, the business owner, told News Five the incident occurred on June 27 at a residence in Belize City. The theft allegations are towards 26-year-old
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by announcing steep new tariffs on 14 countries, warning they could face duties of 25% to 40% starting August 1 unless they make trade concessions. The move, part of Trump’s broader strategy to pressure trading partners
On Monday, Police Commissioner Dr. Richard Rosado asked Belizeans to support the 13th Amendment, following the murders of Evadnie and Luke Jones on Cedar Street on the south side of Belize City. He said, "I want to beg and implore the public to support the police
Rupert Lopez Jr has pleaded guilty to the 2021 murder of Kenrick John Drysdale, who was gunned down in front of his business in Dangriga, Stann Creek. Drysdale was at One Love Car Wash on Commerce Street when he was shot multiple times on the morning
Tensions are rising at the University of Belize (UB) as the University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union (UBFSU) issued a pointed public demand for the immediate implementation of a long-promised 9% salary increase. The union’s statement calls out both the Government of Belize and UB’s
Matyas Carlos Bo has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for stabbing his brother to death during a drunken argument in Bella Vista Village last year. The plea was entered on Monday before Justice Antoinette Moore. He is now scheduled to be sentenced on August 5th. Bo had
The Institute for Social and Cultural Research (ISCR) of the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) is warning the public and project stakeholders of scam phone calls attempting to gain unauthorised access to online meetings or information related to ISCR-NICH’s activities. According to a public
It’s a tragedy that’s shaken the nation to its core. A Belize City mother and her paralyzed son, Evadnie and Luke Jones, were brutally gunned down in cold blood on Friday night, right in their own yard on Cedar Street. The double murder has left
Commissioner of Police, Doctor Rosado, held a press conference right in front of the victim’s home, where he confirmed what many had feared: a live TikTok video, streamed by Patrick Jones, played a major role in escalating tensions between two rival gangs. According to the
