15-year-old Deshawn Najera, a football player from San Ignacio, tragically drowned in the Macal River in Cayo District on Saturday, May 3, 2025. His body was recovered later that day. Family members confirmed his passing on social media, with one stating, "I'm so sorry you're gone…
President Donald Trump has been accused of mocking the Catholic Church after posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope, just days before a new pontiff is to be elected and while the Vatican remains in mourning for Pope Francis. The image, shared on
The University of Belize hosted its annual Prize for Investigative Journalism on Saturday evening in Belize City. The ceremony coincided with World Press Freedom Day. "Tonight we gather not only to hand out awards but to recognise something essential to our democracy—the power of truth,” stated
A fraudulent advertisement claiming to offer free mobile data to supporters of the People’s United Party (PUP) has prompted a strong warning from the party. In a statement issued today, the PUP denounced the promotion as a "fraudulent advertisement," stating that it has no involvement
A 31-year-old man from Stann Creek was arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl, according to police reports. The man faces one count of rape of a child, two counts of incest, and six counts of sexual assault. Authorities confirmed the charges were
Police are investigating a shooting that took place near Croton Lane in Belize City this morning, shortly after 9 a.m. The area is known to be part of PIV territory. The 27-year-old victim, Jimmy Rojas, was transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) for
Less than a week after surviving a serious dump truck crash on April 28th, Adrian Williams says he is steadily recovering from the traumatic incident. The crash occurred when the truck’s brakes failed while exiting Frank’s Eddy Road, causing it to slam into a drain
UNESCO marked World Press Freedom Day 2025 with a sharp focus on the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism, under the theme “Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.” According to UNESCO, while
Global press freedom has reached its lowest point on record, a historical all-time low, according to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). It described the media space as now officially in a “difficult situation” for the first time in
Belize City was shaken by a brutal murder on Thursday night. Carlos Avelar, a sixty-one-year-old mechanic, was tragically gunned down on Coney Drive around 8:15 p.m. Police arrived swiftly after receiving a report and discovered Avelar's lifeless body. Witnesses recounted that just minutes before, two
