Tonight, a mother of four, Shareema Neal, is celebrating her freedom after being acquitted of the murder of seventeen-year-old Jasmine Petillo. Back in 2016, Jasmine’s body was found in Mahogany Heights Village, brutally stabbed multiple times. Five years later, D.N.A. evidence linked blood found in
After nearly two months behind bars, American national Gilbert Lightburn Junior is finally a free man. The forty-one-year-old firefighter faced several criminal charges, including three counts of attempted murder, following a September incident at Shisha’s nightclub in Belize City. The altercation escalated, resulting in three
Today, the Belize Defense Force proudly bolstered its ranks with the graduation of one hundred and fifteen new soldiers. The ceremony at Price Barracks in Ladyville was a momentous occasion, celebrating the achievements of these dedicated recruits. Among the honorees, Naomi Baki stood out as
Last week, a suspected drug plane was unearthed in the remote Graham Creek area of Toledo. The Belize Defense Force swiftly dispatched soldiers to investigate the scene. Today, Brigadier General Azariel Loria revealed that they believe the aircraft had been there for two to three
Last month, reports emerged of Guatemalans offering food and produce as bribes to B.D.F. patrol commanders stationed in the remote southern border areas. Allegations pointed to two patrol commanders in the Machakil Ha community of Toledo who accepted these bribes. These commanders are now under
On November 4, 2021, Belize signed the Blue Bonds agreement with The Nature Conservancy to restructure debt and enhance marine conservation. The deal mandates that twenty-five percent of the country’s ocean space be protected, with roughly twenty percent already designated as Biodiversity Protection Zones. To
Earlier today, a delegation from Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration wrapped up a productive visit to Belize. Over the past two weeks, they conducted thorough site inspections at various shrimp farms nationwide. Belizean producers are keen to export shrimp and other fisheries products to Taiwan.
At the remarkable age of ninety, Henrietta Gill remains a vibrant and dedicated contributor to Belize. For decades, we’ve been inspired by Gill, who first gained recognition in the nineties as a pioneering boxing coach. Her influence extended beyond the ring, as she played a
November has just kicked off, and the Garifuna Settlement Day celebrations are already in full swing! Today, the National Garifuna Council brought the streets of Belize City to life with a vibrant motorcade, marking the start of the festivities. News Five’s Britney Gordon was on
Diwali, originating from the Sanskrit word ‘Deepavali’ meaning a row of lights, is a vibrant Indian festival where celebrants illuminate their homes with rows of traditional clay oil lamps. These glowing lights symbolize the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance, creating a
