The Belize Government Loteries Ltd. held its first-ever million-dollar Boledo draw on Saturday morning, and the excitement culminated when the winning numbers—3446—were announced. Fourteen lucky winners will share the jackpot. Their winnings will not be taxed. That is what Managing Director, Janel Espat, told News
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero provided details on the investigation into the death of Anthony Lewis, whose lifeless body was discovered on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at a residence on G Street in Corozal Town. Lewis was found with injuries to his head, and
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero provided an update on the arson investigation involving the Hotchandani family's vehicles. On Sunday, December 22, 2024, around 5:05 a.m., police responded to a report of vehicles on fire on Princess Margaret Drive. Upon arrival, officers found three luxury vehicles
The case against Christian Espat and Michael Brown, accused of the October 2023 murders of three individuals, including a three-year-old child, is set to begin on January 25, 2025. However, the family of the victims has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the investigation and has raised questions
The Fortis Belize Holiday Hamper Drive marked its seventh year of providing support to families in the San Ignacio and Santa Elena areas during the holiday season. According to Fortis, this year, the initiative delivered hampers to 42 families, along with toys for children aged
President-elect Donald Trump has stirred international controversy by suggesting the United States could reclaim control of the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce its transit fees. Speaking at a Turning Point USA event in Arizona on Sunday, Trump described the current charges as “ridiculous”
Reports emerging from Corozal Town are that a man was stabbed during a 'domestic situation' on Sunday night. Police officers were called out to a residence on G Street. To de-escalate the situation, we are told, police fired a warning shot. Unconfirmed reports are that the man
Police have detained one Manuel M. in connection with the suspected arson attack that destroyed three luxury vehicles belonging to the Hotchandani family early Sunday morning. He was identified through security footage that captured the incident on Princess Margaret Drive. The attack, which occurred around 5:05
The Government of Belize has received a payment of $805,794 under the Wet Season Trigger (WST) endorsement of its Excess Rainfall Policy with the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF). This disbursement followed rainfall linked to Tropical Cyclone Sara, which impacted northern Belize from November
With the holiday season in full swing, the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport is calling on drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to prioritise safety on the roads. Anticipating increased travel and heightened traffic, the ministry warns that the risk of accidents and disruptions is significantly
