A man from San Pedro has admitted to killing a police officer during a night of drinking more than five years ago. Thirty-two-year-old Josue Danilo Villatoro Amador has pleaded guilty to manslaughter as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. The incident happened on January
A war of words is brewing between a well-known gun dealer and the Firearms and Ammunition Control Board over Belize’s newly updated firearm licensing system. The board is defending its process, saying it’s designed to strengthen due diligence and reduce administrative loopholes. But gun dealer
Gun dealer Abner Murillo pointed to the recent Tropic Air hijacking as proof that licensed firearm holders can help stop dangerous situations. He highlighted the role of a passenger with a licensed weapon who helped prevent the incident from escalating. Murillo says he’s not alone
The Joint Unions Negotiating Team, or JUNT, has responded to the prime minister’s latest pay proposal, and they’re not holding back. In a letter dated May thirty-first, the unions made it clear: a three percent salary increase starting in October just doesn’t cut it. After
Last week, the Joint Unions Negotiating Team, unanimously rejected the government’s offer of a three percent salary increase, calling it far from enough to meet the needs of public workers. The unions’ frustration is fueled by what they see as a glaring double standard. While
The Belize Police Department is bracing for possible disruptions in Belize City. Authorities are on high alert tonight amid concerns that the Belize National Teachers Union may escalate their protest action by blocking key entry points into Belize City. With the union moving into a
Tonight, we take a juicy bite into a fruit that’s more than just a seasonal treat, it’s a symbol of our shared childhoods and sun-soaked memories. The may plum, yes, the very name hints at its prime time, bursts onto the scene each year during
It’s a product that’s gone viral online and is being marketed as a natural boost for men, but health officials are raising the alarm. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is warning the public about Royal Honey, also known as “honey packs,” saying they’re unsafe,
This afternoon, Cayo residents got an unexpected break from the scorching heat when a sudden rainstorm rolled in. But for those in Camalote, the surprise didn’t stop there, hail began falling from the sky, catching many completely off guard. Social media quickly lit up with
We turn our attention now to something that affects every single one of us, clean water and how we manage what goes down the drain. The Department of the Environment is taking a big step forward in protecting our health and environment. Earlier today, the DOE
