Attorney-at-law Orson “OJ” Elrington, 43, appeared in the High Court this morning for his arraignment on a rape charge, just one day before his 44th birthday. Elrington arrived at court shortly after 9 a.m., accompanied by his father and legal representative, Senior Counsel Hubert Elrington. He
Security cameras captured two men stealing a motorcycle from a West Canal residence in Belize City early Monday morning. The stolen vehicle is described as a black Lifan 110cc motorcycle with green stickers and a torn seat. The bike bears the licence plate number MC 7322. According
A 43-year-old man was killed and his girlfriend hospitalised after being struck by a speeding vehicle while on a motorcycle Saturday night. Steven "Ratti" Manzanilla died on the spot outside his home in Orange Walk Town when a vehicle travelling at high speed knocked the couple
Egbert Flowers, de 59 años, fue fatalmente herido de bala esta mañana en la calle York, en Ciudad de Belize. El incidente ocurrió después de las 4 a.m., mientras Flowers se preparaba para salir a trabajar en su motocicleta. Un agresor desconocido lo emboscó y le
Fifty-nine-year-old Egbert Flowers was fatally shot this morning on York Street in Belize City. The incident occurred after 4 a.m. as Flowers was preparing to leave for work on his motorcycle. An unknown assailant ambushed him, firing several shots. Flowers' unresponsive body was found next to his
Can dust from the Sahara Desert, thousands of kilometers away, really influence the Atlantic hurricane season? Regional forecasters say yes. In 2025, it could be a major factor in determining whether the Caribbean experiences a lull or a surge in dangerous storms. Every year, vast clouds
A private exterminator was dispatched to Sixth Street in the Kings Park area on Saturday afternoon after a swarm of bees killed six dogs and attacked residents earlier that morning. “Must give thanks to Mayor Bernard, who took care of operations while all others were giving
After years of record-high fentanyl seizures at the US-Mexico border, US authorities are now seeing a noticeable and unexpected decline. According to US Customs and Border Protection, average monthly fentanyl seizures have fallen from 1,700 pounds in 2024 to 746 pounds so far this year. The
Residents of the Kings Park area in Belize City are being urged to stay indoors after a swarm of bees attacked and killed at least six dogs in the neighbourhood. The incident occurred early this morning along Sixth Street in the Kings Park Area. Local resident
Thirteen new weather stations are being installed across rural Belize to strengthen climate monitoring and improve support for the country’s agricultural resilience and emergency response capacity. According to a statement by the Ministry of the Public Service, Governance and Disaster Risk Management, six stations have been
