A team from Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) departed for Jamaica today to assist with restoration efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The Category 5 storm slammed into Jamaica on October 28th with winds exceeding 180 miles per hour, leaving widespread damage to homes, businesses,
Police in Orange Walk are investigating the death of a 57-year-old farmer who was fatally injured in a farming accident on Wednesday morning. Around 8:10 a.m. on November 12th, officers were alerted to an incident in the Blue Creek Community. Investigations revealed that 57-year-old Peter Dyck
Two law enforcement officers have been convicted of perverting the course of justice in connection with the 2021 killing of off-duty BDF soldier Jessie Escobar. BDF Private Ramon Alcoser and Police Corporal Juan Carlos Morales were found guilty after a magistrate ruled that their statements about
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Cheryl-Lynn Vidal, has described the police’s investigation into the abduction of Joseph Budna as deeply inadequate. “It is not a thin file. I too was expecting a thin file. It is not a thin file.” However, she described the case file
A police investigation is underway after human skeletal remains were found in the Orange Walk District. The grim find was made around 10 o'clock this morning, near the Orange Walk Bypass. Officers responding to the scene located a small wooden house about half a mile from
A 25-year-old New Mexico, USA, man is facing double murder charges after allegedly telling deputies that a cockroach delivered a message instructing him to kill. Alexis Hernandez was arrested on Friday night in southwest Albuquerque, following the deaths of two men inside a residence. According to
Following Prime Minister John Briceño’s Cabinet reshuffle, Minister Francis Fonseca has responded to his expanded responsibilities, describing the move as “more work” but affirming his commitment to serve. Fonseca returns to heading the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, in addition to his existing portfolios of
Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL) is facing an unexpected hurdle after its Fi We Boledo App was removed from the Google Play Store due to Google’s strict gambling policies. BGLL says that while the app was initially approved, a later review flagged the purchase of
Belize has welcomed a major development in its travel relations with the European Union. The European Commission has approved a visa cascade for Belizean nationals holding regular, official, or diplomatic biometric passports, a move that takes effect immediately. Under the new arrangement, Belizeans applying at Schengen
Belize’s gambling laws are getting a reality check. The Senate has decided to hold off on passing a new gaming bill after concerns that it doesn’t go far enough to protect communities, especially after News Five’s investigation into Caribi Bleu Casino in San Pedro. The Gaming
