After more than a year in U.S. custody, Ellis Meighan is back in Belize. He was extradited recently and wasted no time facing serious charges; four of them, including murder for the April 2024 shooting death of Roy Lee Burgess in Placencia. He’s also accused
The Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) says it is celebrating another successful staging of the Expo Belize Market Place, which wrapped up its 29th edition this past weekend at the Marion Jones Sports Complex in Belize City. Despite periods of rain, more than 6,500
The government is moving forward with an ambitious port project in Belize City that could transform the country’s logistics landscape and bring major economic benefits to local communities, including Port Loyola. Prime Minister John Briceño says the estimated cost of the project is around four
Imagine a future where Belize becomes a key link in regional trade, connecting Mexico, Guatemala, and beyond. That’s the vision Prime Minister John Briceño shared when talking about the Tren Maya project and its potential connection to a new port in Belize City. The Prime
The Belize Trade Licensing Act 2024 still isn’t in effect and now, there’s another delay. Lawmakers have just approved the Trade Licensing Amendment Bill 2025, pushing the start date back by another month. This isn’t the first time the Act has been postponed. It was
The Central American Games torch lit up Belize City this weekend, as it made its way to the Belize Olympic House. The flame was welcomed with a special ceremony where athletes who will represent Belize at the 2025 Games were also introduced. This is no
It’s often said that history is told from the perspective of the winners. Today, a new book on Garifuna history was launched at the Leo Bradley Library. In “The Primer on the People Called Garifuna: The Things You Have Always Wanted to Know”, Myrtle Palacio
The community of Indian Creek in Toledo is once again in turmoil after what villagers believed was a Parents Teachers Association (PTA) meeting on Sunday, September 14, turned out to involve the Maya Leaders Alliance (MLA). “The village council, along with the community, was not aware
Reports reaching our newsroom suggest that a double murder has occurred in Hattieville. The victims have been identified as Paula Belisle and Paul Esquilliano. Preliminary information indicates that both individuals were fatally shot. However, details surrounding the incident remain scarce at this time. Circumstances leading up
Police are investigating a hit-and-run in Cayo District, that claimed the life of Miriam Requena on Sunday. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, “Information is that she was crossing the road when she was struck by a white car, which did not stop.” A family
