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
The government has rolled out two key bills to give survivors faster access to safety. The Justices of the Peace (Amendment) Bill and the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill will allow specially trained Senior JPs to issue seventy-two-hour emergency protection orders when courts are closed, nights,
Child cruelty cases are rare in Belize, but today the court dealt with one that shocked many. A father left his two-year-old home alone to go drinking, a serious crime that could have landed him fifteen years behind bars. Instead, Justice Nigel Pilgrim gave Michael
Tonight, there’s a major decision from the General Legal Council: Senior Counsel Hubert Elrington has been suspended from practicing law for six months. The ruling comes after the Council found him guilty of grave professional misconduct. According to the decision, Elrington accepted six thousand dollars
Belize is one big step closer to using DNA in the fight against crime. The House of Representatives has passed the DNA Bill, a powerful new tool for investigators. The new law will set up a National DNA Database to help solve crimes, prosecute offenders,
In a candid exchange with reporter Paul Lopez, Minister Kareem Musa addressed speculation about his political trajectory following his move from the Ministry of Home Affairs to the newly formed Ministry of Immigration, Governance, and Labor. When asked how his political career would survive without
