Pope Francis is well-rested and in stable condition following episodes of respiratory failure earlier this week, the Vatican announced on Wednesday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalised since February for pneumonia treatment, spent the night on non-invasive mechanical ventilation but has since transitioned back
Police are investigating an attempted murder after a shooting incident on Vernon Street in Belize City left two women injured on Tuesday night. The attack happened around 6:30 p.m. in front of Berger Field as 40-year-old Stephany James was closing her business. According to initial investigations,
Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a Belize City man injured on Tuesday. The incident occurred along West Collet Canal, where officers on patrol encountered Edward Saldano, who was reportedly wanted by authorities. According to police, Saldano reached for a firearm under his
Belize City police are investigating the fatal shooting of Gion "Gizmo" Bernard. Bernard, who is disabled and got around in a wheelchair, was on Castle Street when the incident occurred. His body remains on the ground as investigators comb the area for clues and evidence. The motive
Shots were fired a few minutes ago on Castle Street in Belize City. Reports to News 5 are that a man identified as Gion Bernard “Gizmo” was shot. He was in a wheelchair. Pictures of the scene show his body on the street. This is a
Today marks Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season, a time of prayer, fasting, and reflection for many Christians across the country. Worshippers gathered in churches to receive ashes in the form of a cross on their foreheads, symbolising repentance and the fleeting nature
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign government officials who knowingly facilitate the transit of undocumented migrants into the United States. The policy, unveiled on March 5, 2025, will apply to immigration and customs officers, airport and port
Jeremy Enriquez and his attorney, Anand Ramlogan, have hit another roadblock in their efforts to stop the March twelfth general election. The case is currently with the Court of Appeal. On Monday, the court held a case management hearing and decided that both sides would
Courtenay stated that attorney Ramlogan’s application to the CCJ was a last-ditch effort due to the Court of Appeal’s directives. He argued that there is a long-standing tradition in Commonwealth countries where courts do not prevent elections from taking place once a prime minister dissolves
We also heard from Jeremy Enriquez, the claimant in this case. He explained that his attorney filed the last-minute special application to the CCJ because they were worried, they wouldn't get a Court of Appeal hearing before March twelfth. Despite the outcome, Enriquez is glad
