A dramatic scene unfolded in court today; a Guatemalan dollar van driver accused of sexually assaulting a fifteen-year-old girl broke down in tears when he learned he was getting bail. Police prosecutors had strongly objected, calling him a flight risk. But forty-three-year-old Wenseslao Garrido-Veilz insisted
There’s a disturbing case out of Belize City tonight, a fourteen-year-old girl says she was assaulted while shopping at a local store. Police have charged fifty-year-old construction worker Carlos Balon with sexual assault after the teen reported that he touched her inappropriately on her thigh
Tonight, a Belizean national living in the United States is recovering after being injured during a shooting incident on Monday. The victim, identified as Scott Meyers, was reportedly shot in Los Angeles, California, where he is now being treated. Although details are limited, a relative
Today, police arrested and charged forty-seven-year-old Michael McFadzean, a driver from Teakettle Village, following a deadly incident that claimed the life of seventy-year-old Daniel Puerto. The incident occurred on November sixteenth, along the George Price Highway in Roaring Creek Village. According to police reports. Puerto
Coconut oil, it’s been a Belizean kitchen staple for generations, adding that rich, unforgettable flavor to rice and beans, stewed meats, and so many of our favorite dishes. But have you ever wondered how it’s made? Tonight, on Kolcha Tuesday, we’re taking you to Biscayne
Over two days, top officials and experts teamed up to tackle a growing threat to Belize’s sugar industry, sugarcane wilt. Leading the mission were Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Transformation, and CEO Carlos Pol, alongside the Sugar Industry Research
Orange filled the streets of Belize City this morning as activists, leaders, and community members marched from the Civic Center to the House of Culture as part of the launch of Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This year’s many horrific cases of domestic
This week, Belize proudly announces the official launch of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. It’s a major UNICEF-backed survey capturing life for women and children of over five thousand Belizean households. The data collected covers a range of topics, spanning across one hundred and twenty-six
The Ministry of Investment, together with the Corozal Think Tank, has officially launched a cutting-edge training program designed to boost global digital skills right here at home. It’s called the Advanced Technology Training Program, and it’s all about digital marketing, e-commerce, and Customer Relationship Management
The Ministry of E-Governance, in partnership with the World Bank Group, has launched a national cybersecurity assessment consultation right here in Belize City. The meeting brought together key players from government, private sector, and critical infrastructure to figure out just how ready we are to
