In accordance with the Fisheries Resources (Sea Cucumber) Regulations, Statutory Instruments No. 67 of 2009 and 107 of 2022, the Fisheries Department announces that the Sea Cucumber fishery will officially open on September 1, 2024. The season will run until January 31, 2025, or until the catch quota is reached, whichever comes first. To ensure the
Every athlete aspires to the honour of carrying their nation's flag at the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. However, few would want to be the one to choose which athlete should take on this prestigious role. For some countries, the decision is simple. Four nations will still be represented by just one athlete each. Belize, Nauru, Somalia,
Joseph Ryan Budna has been charged with abetment to murder in the matter related to the fatal stabbing of Armando Coy Cacao. On Saturday, July 24, 2021, police responded to a report on Guyana Street in the San Martin Area of Belmopan. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of 50-year-old Armando Coy Cacao, a Guatemalan
Attorney Orson Elrington, also known as OJ, has been committed to stand trial for the charge of rape following a preliminary inquiry held this morning in Belize City. Elrington's attorney, Hubert Elrington, is expected to challenge the decision in the High Court. He told reporters, "The DPP has brought a case, right? And her first
Investigators believe that 40-year-old Francisco Oscar Gutierrez murdered 36-year-old Solomon Peter Coleman. News Five has confirmed that Gutierrez, a resident of Belmopan City, has been charged with the crime of murder. Coleman was shot dead on Thursday, May 30th, 2024. His body was discovered on Cemetery Road in Belmopan.
Andrew Muns, 32, has died from injuries sustained in a shooting incident that occurred on July 6 in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo. Muns and 41-year-old Clint Castillo were both shot following an altercation. Castillo was pronounced dead at the scene, while Muns was transported to the Western Regional Hospital. On July 8, 2024, News 5 reported
The Ministry of Investment, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), has partnered with the Taiwan Technical Mission and the National Women’s Commission to launch an Animation Bootcamp for women and girls at the Belize City ITVET. This bootcamp will take place in Corozal Town, Orange Walk Town, and Belize City, featuring six training sessions
