Akeem Jones, 32, of Cotton Tree Village, was detained today by the same police officer he accused of shooting him in the arm on Tuesday, according to the family. As previously reported, Jones alleges the officer fired at him while chasing a relative, hitting him from
Regional leaders and climate advocates met in Saint Lucia this week to sharpen the Caribbean’s position ahead of a major international conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels. The two-day meeting brought together senior government officials and civil society representatives at a time when global
Thirty-three-year-old Jonathan Abner Flores of Mile 15 on the George Price Highway is accused of desecrating a grave in Hattieville, according to police. Flores appeared in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court today. He is charged with Harm of a Dead Body and Disinterment of a Body.
Police have confirmed that 13-year-old Ana Ramos, who was reported missing since last Friday, has been located in northern Belize. In a brief statement issued this afternoon, police said, “In regard to missing person Ana Ramos, be informed that she was located in northern Belize. Police
Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner has officially entered his final year in office, with several major projects still in motion and others nearing completion. From road and drainage upgrades to large-scale urban renewal efforts, his administration has overseen many projects that will reach completion after he
City officials are warning that congestion may intensify as three major infrastructure projects begin. At a Tuesday consultation in the Belize City Civic Center, planners outlined sweeping upgrades to the George Price Highway, the Swing Bridge and the BelCan Bridge. The works promise improved drainage, safer
Belize City police are investigating a shooting incident involving 22-year-old Kaylen Thompson. He was shot at on Tuesday night at an apartment complex in the Bingo King area of Faber’s Road. Thompson was taken to Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for medical attention. Reports are that the
The United States says it will begin striking “progressively deeper” into Iranian territory as military operations expand across the region. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said the next phase of operations will target deeper areas inside Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Obesity in Belize is on the rise, and it is becoming one of the country’s most pressing public health concerns. On the morning show segment, “Tackling Obesity in Belize with the Ministry of Health and Wellness,” hosts Sabreena Daly and Isani Cayetano sat down with
The Grand Resort and Residence has released entry prices for spectators hoping to watch the finish of this year’s La Ruta Maya race. The price tag has drawn criticism from the public and concern from the Belize Canoe Association. A flyer circulating online lists general admission
