Last week, we reported that the contract between the Kolbe Foundation and the government of Belize for the management of the Belize Central Prison has not been renewed. A meeting between both parties was held today. Police Minister Kareem Musa told News 5, “Whenever there
On Monday, Jamaican national Christopher McIntyre was detained in Belize after customs officials flagged his accommodation details. McIntyre had been invited by American Sheila Williams, who explained to News 5 that the booking was in her name, not his. Williams tried to resolve the issue by
President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plans have many illegal immigrants in U.S. soil sitting on the edge of their seats. Trump's plan is set to launch after his inauguration on January 20, and it is expected to remove millions of undocumented immigrants, including those with
Wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles County have claimed at least two lives, left dozens injured, and destroyed over 1,000 structures, forcing the evacuation of more than 70,000 residents. Firefighters are battling four major blazes—Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Woodley—that remain completely uncontained, stretching emergency services to
Why are drivers still waiting for license cards and stickers many months after renewal? Many drivers are asking this after going through the process of renewal and only receiving receipts as proof of their renewal. Yesterday, one driver shared a receipt from three months ago with
Today, Prime Minister John Briceño responded to growing concerns over poor sugarcane roads in the Corozal District. Briceño stated that while funds and contracts are in place for repairs, weather conditions continue to prevent progress. "We will be wasting money if we try to fix the
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing incident that occurred earlier today in Hopkins Village in the Stann Creek District. The victim has been identified as George Brown, locally known as "Guru." Brown was reportedly attacked and stabbed by his brother-in-law. His family expressed their loss on social
The general election has been on everybody's mind. When will it be? Will it be held in the first half of the year or the latter half? Will the United Democratic Party (UDP) be able to put its differences aside to mount a formidable challenge
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new restrictions on live animal imports from Belize, effective January 3, 2025. This comes after Belize confirmed its first case of New World Screwworm in the country. The USDA has prohibited the import of live ruminants, swine, and
The United Democratic Party is heading back to mediation, this time with the High Court facilitating the process. As we reported on Monday, a letter was sent to the Registrar of the High Court, informing her of the Alliance for Democracy’s intention to resolve their
