Tonight, a Belize City man is counting his blessings after a terrifying ordeal early Tuesday morning. Thirty-four-year-old Yuri Escalante says he was simply walking past his neighbor’s yard when he spotted someone crouching in the shadows. Curious, he stepped closer, only to be invited to
A domestic dispute in Lord’s Bank Village nearly turned deadly on Tuesday after a man was stabbed multiple times by his wife. Police say the incident involved forty-year-old Derrick Olivera, who reported that the couple was at home when an argument escalated. During the confrontation,
Police are investigating a shooting that left a twenty-five-year-old man injured in San Pedro Town. The incident involved Jose Manuel Velasquez, a local barber, who was approached by a known male individual around six in the morning. During the encounter, the man allegedly fired shots
Two men are nursing injuries tonight after gunfire erupted on Young Street in Belize City. It happened around seven p.m. Tuesday, when a group of men were hanging out and a gunman on a bicycle rode past, opening fire. When police arrived, they found thirty-five-year-old
Three inmates, Josue Ortiz, Derrick Sanchez, and Gregory August, took the Parole Board to court, challenging its refusal to grant them parole. Their claims centered on fairness, transparency, and whether the board properly assessed their risk to public safety. Ortiz and Sanchez, both serving time
An official investigation has been opened by the Office of the Ombudsman into the case of Nyere Parchue, who was shot during an attempted escape at the Belize Central Prison. Thirty-year-old Parchue, who was shot in the head during an attempted escape, is now paralyzed
If you’ve been to Hangar lately, you’ve probably noticed something different, massive concrete flowerpots now block vehicles from entering the popular seafront spot. For years, Hangar has been a go-to hangout for fishing, swimming, and yes, even some not-so-legal activities. But after countless complaints from
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it’s ready to tackle screwworm cases showing up in humans. So far, two cases have been confirmed in the Cayo District, and health facilities across the country are on alert. Health Minister Kevin Bernard says doctors and community
Health officials didn’t waste any time once screwworm cases were confirmed in Belize. Minister Kevin Bernard says teams were out in communities right away, talking with residents and raising awareness. He’s stressing that while screwworms can be treated, they can become deadly if ignored, so
A life-saving gift has arrived in the north. This morning in Orange Walk, the Government of Japan officially handed over a state-of-the-art ambulance to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Valued at over two hundred thousand dollars, this fully equipped ICU unit is set to