Violence within the B.D.F. is not unprecedented. In 2023, a BDF sergeant was demoted for shooting a fellow soldier at Fairweather Camp in 2019. In May 2024, police launched an investigation into an incident involving a soldier allegedly discharging a personal firearm at the same
The motive behind the fatal shooting of Belize Defence Force soldier Private Clive Baizar remains unclear. Reports indicate that Baizar and his colleague, Lance Corporal Alfred Robinson, were on duty at the Conservation Post in Crique Sarco when a disagreement between the two escalated into
It’s been nearly two weeks since Giovanni Ramirez was gunned down in broad daylight in Belize City. Ramirez is most notably known as the whistleblower in the case that led to the conviction and imprisonment of attorney Oscar Selgado. Ramirez was shot on Amandala Drive
The tranquil village of Gales Point Manatee was rocked last week by the tragic death of thirty-nine-year-old Randy Bowen, who was fatally stabbed at his home shortly after returning from work. The incident stemmed from a family dispute between Bowen and his stepfather. Tonight Commissioner
Police are actively searching for suspects linked to a fatal crash on the George Price Highway last Thursday evening. The collision occurred around 7:20 p.m. near Mile 47 and claimed the life of 50-year-old Maria Caal Xi, a Guatemalan national residing in Cotton Tree Village,
Over the weekend, a video surfaced on social media showing a vehicle crashing into the back of a flatbed truck in Santa Elena, Cayo. The impact caused the vehicle to flip onto its side, but fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. The video has since
A violent brawl erupted last week at JR’s Bar in Punta Gorda, involving multiple patrons and resulting in chaos. A video of the incident shows furious customers hurling bottles and causing extensive damage to the establishment. In response, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has called
The 2025 legal year has officially commenced with the ceremonial opening of the High Court, a longstanding tradition marked by reverence and reflection. Amidst a light drizzle, Chief Justice Louise Blenman inspected the ceremonial guard of honour, embodying the resilience and commitment of the judiciary.
In December, the Belize National Teachers Union (B.N.T.U.) voted to stage a protest this month to pressure the Briceño Administration to address the long-overdue payment of teachers' outstanding increments. However, with January nearly over, there has been no indication of when—or if—the demonstration will occur.
Belize is facing a growing challenge as the country experiences a brain drain in its education sector. Many teachers are flocking to the U.S. for better benefits, including better pay. And now the education sector is facing a new problem. Trained teachers are leaving the
