Today, little Gabriel Orellano was laid to rest after a funeral service at Saint Martin de Porres Church. The six-year-old Stella Maris student drowned a week ago after escaping through the school's front gate. He ran two miles down Freetown Road, Wilson Street, and Marine
At the end of Friday’s house meeting, Collet Area Representative and former Minister of Education, Patrick Faber, spoke about Gabriel Orellano's tragic death. He emphasized that wearing blue for autism awareness means nothing if we don't take collective responsibility for the child's death and make
At the end of Friday’s house meeting, Minister of Education Francis Fonseca also highlighted the need for better security at Stella Maris School. He announced an eight hundred-thousand-dollar investment to rehabilitate and refurbish the school compound, emphasizing that the school has always been a priority
Belizeans across the country gathered to watch the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Superbowl Fifty-Nine. The Chiefs were aiming for a historic three-peat, while the Eagles were hoping for an upset. Although American football isn't the most popular sport in
A Belizean dancer took the stage at the Superbowl yesterday! On Sunday night, tens of millions of people worldwide tuned in to watch one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the United States. This year's halftime show, featuring musical guest Kendrick Lamar, was
Good evening and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I'm Paul Lopez. For many young basketball players, making it to the NBA is the ultimate dream, and it all starts with early training. Dianell Brackett, a resident of Crooked Tree and a dedicated basketball
The United Democratic Party (UDP) is calling for a fair and meaningful redistricting process to be completed before the next general election. In a statement issued Monday, the opposition party criticized the Briceño administration, accusing it of politicizing the redistricting task force and failing to
This afternoon, the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hilberto Romero, reported that police continue to investigate a shooting incident that occurred on Friday night on Perez Road in Ladyville village. Romero said that 22-year-old Gerald Sutherland sustained gunshot injuries after being shot at unexpectedly while walking on
Attorneys for Tracy Panton have sent a second letter, telling Leader of the Opposition Moses "Shyne" Barrow that she remains willing to mediate. Both Panton and Barrow claim to the legitimate leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP). In a letter from Senior Counsel Ellis Arnold, Panton
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hilberto Romero, confirmed that authorities have "several persons in custody" for murder of a church leader in the Teakettle Village, Cayo. Romero reported that police believe the motive behind the attack was the theft of a motorcycle. He added that police are
