The appeal hearing for 56-year-old attorney Oscar Selgado, convicted of abetment to murder in the case of Marilyn Barnes, got underway this morning at the Court of Appeal. Selgado, who was sentenced to 10 years by Justice Nigel Pilgrim in June 2024, challenges both his conviction
Attorney Richard “Dickie” Bradley raised concerns about the independent investigation into Joseph Budna’s abduction during an appearance on Open Your Eyes today. Bradley once more pointed out the importance of transparency and accountability. Bradley said the case is complicated because police officers are the suspected kidnappers.
A new global report on the state of work-life balance in journalism reveals a profession under strain, with half of journalists admitting they’ve considered quitting in the past year due to exhaustion and burnout. The 2025 State of Work-Life Balance in Journalism Report, conducted by Muck
One of the Caribbean’s top conservationists is Belize's very own marine rescuer Jamal Galves. He is now readying to receive the Wildlife Rescue Award by the International Fund for Animal Welfare at the Animal Action Awards ceremony at BAFTA in London on October 16. Galves has
Belize has secured a new multimillion-dollar investment to improve one of the country’s most vital roadways. The government signed a US$12.5 million loan agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to upgrade an 18-mile section of the George Price Highway between Belmopan and
Israeli forces have killed at least nine Palestinians in Gaza, according to Aljazeera. It is the first major breach of the US-brokered ceasefire agreed just days ago with the leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye. The victims were trying to return to their homes in northern
At least 47 people are dead and dozens missing after torrential rains triggered deadly floods and landslides across some states in Mexico. The Mexican Army, Air Force, and National Guard are transporting supplies and emergency materials to deliver food parcels and bottled water to the
Twenty senior members of the Barrio 18 gang escaped from Guatemala’s Fraijanes II maximum-security prison early Saturday, October 11. The prison is in the municipality of Fraijanes. It was specifically designed to house the most dangerous inmates in the country. In a press conference on Sunday, Director
The culture, stories, and traditions of Indigenous peoples take centre stage across the Americas today, October 12th, as the Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day. It is a day that celebrates survival, culture, and strength, and the enduring legacy of Indigenous communities. The day replaces the old narrative
Central Africa's Cameroon has voted in a presidential election that could extend the 43-year rule of 92-year-old Paul Biya. He is the world’s oldest serving head of state, according to the Associated Press. The single-round election held today is expected to return Biya for another seven
