Deandre Adolphus is Rubbed Out in an Internal Gang Feud
There was an execution-style murder this morning in Belize City where a young man’s life was brought to an abrupt end in what appears to be serious friction within one [...]
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Introducing a New Regional Commander for Eastern Division
The gang land execution of Deandre Adolphus happened several hours before the new Regional Commander for Eastern Division was set to meet with residents of various Belize City hotspots, including [...]
Keeping a Fragile Peace on South Side Streets
Deputy ComPol Rosado who spearheaded today’s meet and greet with the gangs, has been working closely with the Leadership Intervention Unit to address the chronic issues of gang violence and [...]
George Lopez is Wanted after Escaping from Police Custody
Earlier today, the Belize Police Department issued a wanted posted for George Lopez, a fugitive of the law. The nineteen-year-old was on remand at the Belize Central Prison in Hattieville [...]
Sugar Cane Farmers Chides Prime Minister Briceño for Comments on Payment Formula
The Belize Sugar Industries and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association are now employing a mediator in their negotiations to finalize a commercial agreement. It appears to be a last [...]
B.S.C.F.A. Says B.S.I. Agrees to Independent Mediator a Year Later
During today’s press conference, the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association wanted to set the record straight on whose idea it is to hire an independent mediator. The association says it [...]
B.S.C.F.A. on Sugar Industry: “We cannot be playing with this industry”
If negotiations fail, even with an independent mediator involved, then the Government of Belize must no longer neglect its responsibility to the sugar industry, says Andrew Westby, the Chairman of [...]
U.S. Embassy Donates Five Heavy Duty Military Trucks to the B.D.F.
Today, the Belize Defence Force expanded its fleet of vehicles when it was officially handed five heavy duty military trucks. The donation from the U.S. Government is to the tune [...]
Written on October 20, 2022 | Posted in Defense,Featured,Foreign Affairs,People & Places | Comments Off
US to Donate Air Asset to Assist with Intercepting Narco Trafficking Activity
The guessing game in tracking illicit activity when it comes to drug plane landings is soon to be over. The Belize Defence Force will shortly acquire an air asset, by [...]
F.O.B. Assessment Complete; Ministry Sourcing Finance to Fix
While the media spoke with the Acting Chief of Staff of the Belize Defence Force, Lieutenant Colonel Jermaine Burns, he was asked about an update on the forward operating base [...]
When Will US Ambassador Michelle Kwan Arrive in Belize?
Almost a year ago, in December 2021, the Biden Administration announced that two-time Olympic medallist and the most decorated figure skater in the United States, Michelle Kwan was nominated as [...]
Written on October 20, 2022 | Posted in Foreign Affairs,People & Places,Regional / International | Comments Off
Prison Wardens Get Their Certifications as Corrections Officers
Today, a cohort of thirty employees at the Belize Central Prison, including prison wardens and other members of staff, was awarded for having completed the first-ever Corrections One Academy Online [...]
Vital Statistics and Police Records Unit Going Online Shortly
The country’s first National Digital Agenda was introduced in 2021 with a comprehensive plan to place Belize on the digital stage with the rest of the world. Since then, a [...]
Belize to Receive Assistance from United Nations’ ITU in Digitization Process
Representing Belize at the United Nations’ recent International Telecommunication Union conference was the Minister of Public Utilities, Michel Chebat. The event dealt with all aspects of telecommunication and digitization. But [...]
Protecting the Natural Habitat of Big Cats is Key to Our Own Survival
If you’ve visited the Belize Zoo, you’ve likely been close enough to a jaguar or a puma to admire their gorgeous coat or to marvel at the length of their [...]
Written on October 20, 2022 | Posted in Environment | Comments Off
