A recent directive from the Firearms and Ammunition Control Board (FACB) requiring all licensed gun dealers and company gun licence holders to submit a full inventory of their firearms and ammunition by June 11, 2025, has sparked criticism from members of the firearms community. The notice
Early this morning, teachers in southern Belize staged roadblocks, claiming “mechanical issues,” with vehicles "breaking down" in the middle of highways in areas such as Mile 2 on George Price Drive in Dangriga and at the Independence-PG junction. This is part of the Belize National Teachers’
A high-profile legal case that once sent shockwaves across the nation is back in the spotlight. This morning, former Belizean Ambassador Alexis Rosado returned to court after spending three years out on bail. Rosado, who once represented Belize on the international stage, including at the International Court
A controversial figure is back behind bars tonight. Self-proclaimed journalist Joseph Ryan Budna is spending the night at the Belize Central Prison after allegedly violating bail conditions tied to a previous charge. This latest development follows fresh accusations of cyberbullying, targeting both a male and
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
