The Belize Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change announced on Tuesday that an investigation into alleged financial misconduct at the Belize Solid Waste Management Authority was underway. Reports suggest that approximately one million dollars is missing. Minister of Sustainable Development, Orlando Habet, has briefed the
Belizean, 25-year-old Marbella Martinez is believed to have been killed by her father, 54-year-old Hector Martinez-Ayala. The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that the death of Deputy Marbella Martinez is being investigated as suspicious. Martinez, a corrections officer, was found deceased on Thursday,
16-year-old Amorette Banman has made history for Belize at the 21st North American Powerlifting Championships. Competing in the 63kg weight class for sub juniors for ages 14 to 19, Banman outshone her competitors, including those from the USA, to secure gold medals in three categories:
On Tuesday morning, a 15-year-old American sustained severe injuries in a shark attack between Hot Caye and Halfmoon Caye. The incident occurred after Annabelle Carlson, who was participating in a diving excursion with Belize Dive Pro, re-entered the water post-dive. In a statement to News 5,
The Benque Viejo Town Council is reporting a loss of $58,192 for its recently held Benque Fiesta. The Council spent $177,223.65 and made a total income of $119,031.56. In a Facebook post, the council said, "It is a real shame at the significant loss that has
Belizean powerlifter Leo Matura has secured two bronze medals at the 21st Annual North American Powerlifting (NAPF) Championship. Competing in the Men’s Open Division 74kg weight class, Matura achieved notable success with third-place finishes in both the bench press and deadlift categories. At 33 years old
The body of Cecil Lewis, a 58-year-old crew member who went missing from a barge near Caye Chapel, was fished out of the sea today by members of the Belize Coast Guard. Lewis’s sister, Janet Lewis Hislop, said on a Facebook post, “His body was
Slovakia's most wanted fugitive was apprehended in Belize on July 30, 2024, during a high-profile anti-drug operation in Dangriga. Authorities seized over 200 kilogrammes of marijuana and 170 grammes of cocaine. The operation, which began at 6 a.m., led to the discovery of a deep
Competing in the 100-meter sprint at the Stade de France, Shaun Gill secured a commendable sixth place as the solo olympian representing Belize. In this year’s games, Gill carried Belize's hope alone. Gill first made his debut at Tokyo in 2020. In an interview with CNA,
A man was murdered in Orange Walk on Tuesday night. The victim has been identified as Carlos Canelo. Investigators say that Canelo had just arrived home on Monkey River Street when he was targeted. He was shot in the face and chest. He died on
