Corozal Community College (CCC) has issued a public statement in response to our report on the High Court's dismissal of the institution's legal challenge against the reinstatement of teacher Renan Ruiz. CCC says it pursued the case out of a duty to protect its students,
The Government of Belize is moving full speed ahead with its National ID plan. It held its first public consultation on Thursday evening in Orange Walk Town, which kicked off what they say is a nationwide effort to get Belizeans involved in shaping the system
Police in Dangriga are investigating the murder of Luis Martinez from Santa Cruz Village, Stann Creek. Officers responded to reports of a body lying near the road in the Maya King area on Friday morning. Martinez was discovered with multiple gunshot injuries. His body was transported
Belize’s ports keep the country’s economy moving, but a coalition of environmental groups says the way one major port is set to expand could leave a lasting mark on the coastline, nearby communities, and even Belize’s climate goals. That concern is driving a formal challenge
While environmental groups have flagged major issues with the cruise port side of Port of Belize Limited’s expansion plans, they’re not opposing the entire project. In fact, the coalition is backing the proposed cargo expansion, which they say is crucial to Belize City and the
After weeks of uneasy talks and warnings of possible bus shutdowns, there’s finally a truce on the road. Government officials and bus operators have struck a deal on new bus fares, easing tensions sparked by rising fuel costs. The agreement follows a high level meeting
If you own a firearm, or are thinking about applying for a license, you may want to pay close attention. Belize’s Firearms and Ammunition Control Board is overhauling the country’s gun licensing system, easing restrictions in some areas while tightening the screws in others. The
As the Firearms Control Board rolls back restrictions on certain gun accessories and lifts the long standing ban on .223 rifles, an old question is back on the table, where is all the ammunition going? For years, Belizeans have raised concerns that bullets are leaking
Another police officer is facing serious domestic violence charges, just days after a similar case collapsed in court. This morning, PC Mercedes Chiac of the GI3 Unit appeared before the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, charged with use of deadly means of harm and wounding his
After days of mounting pressure from Caye Caulker residents, including protests and a formal petition led by the Village Council, government is reversing course on a controversial proposal that raised fears about the future of the island’s police station. At the center of the backlash
