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Four charged for 15 year old girl’s murder

In November the body of a young woman was found in the sea near Vista Del Mar and today police charged four men they believe are responsible for her death. [...]

Sol. Gen. says law guarantees detainees access to attorney

But while police are no doubt pleased to have their suspects officially charged and the Samantha Gordon case wrapping up, earlier this week there were complaints about the way the [...]

Declaration signed at Rio summit

All forty-eight leaders of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean attending the first joint summit with the European Union in Brazil, have adopted the Declaration of Rio de Janeiro. [...]

Nine year old reported missing

A nine year old primary school student has been reported missing. According to police, Erica Wills of Cemetery Road was last seen at a relative’s house on Euphrates Avenue Saturday [...]

Court of Appeal upholds Smith’s death sentence

The Court of Appeal today upheld the conviction and death sentence of Cleon “Tush” Smith after they dismissed the appeal filed by his attorney Simeon Sampson. Smith was convicted of [...]

Taxi drivers get tourism training

Today, Belizean taxi drivers got out from behind the wheel to get some tips on how to make more money for themselves and contribute to the tourism industry. The program [...]

Forest Department introduces school campaign

As part of the Forest Department’s new push to get more involved with the public and educating people about conservation they have developed a new program for Belize’s children. They [...]

New sup makes changes at prison

The four men charged with Samantha Gordon’s murder today will join over a thousand men and women at the Hattieville Prison awaiting trial or serving sentences for various crimes. But [...]