A young fisherman from Dangriga Town lost his life in a deadly altercation on Tobacco Caye in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Leonard Baltazar, also known as "Uzi." The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. when Dangriga police received
We start tonight's newscast with a heartfelt plea to drivers to be extra cautious on the roads and a call for authorities to take decisive action. The families and friends of the ten people who tragically died in Saturday night's traffic accident are urging for
Joining Trapp at the candlelight vigil were Area Representatives Orlando Habet and Michel Chebat. Today, Habet mentioned that several suggestions have been raised, including driver education, driving schools, and tougher fines for traffic offenses. He assured that the government is considering these suggestions. Via Phone: Orlando
In response to the recent accidents, the Ministry of Transport is stepping up its road safety game. Partnering with the police and local traffic authorities, they'll be increasing patrols and setting up more vehicle checkpoints, especially at night, to crack down on traffic violations. They'll
Tonight, a tourist from Texas, Isaac Jeremy Flores, is out on ten thousand dollars bail after a magistrate in San Pedro granted it on Monday. Initially, there was a warrant to remand him to prison until he could post bail with Belizean surety. However, attorney
On Monday, the government rolled out some exciting news: GST-free shopping. For the next two weekends before Christmas, you won't have to pay the usual 12.5% General Sales Tax on your purchases. Mark your calendars for December fourteenth, fifteenth, twenty-first, and twenty-second. This perk is
A new tertiary level teaching hospital is in the works. Earlier today, the Government of Belize signed an agreement with Dar Al Omran International Engineering Consulting Company to design and oversee the project. Under the contract, DAO will handle the architectural and engineering design for
In November, San Pedro resident Sabela Brakeman was taken from her room and beaten by her estranged husband. She recounted how he took her on a jet ski to Caye Caulker, where she managed to escape and seek help from the Caye Caulker Police. Nearly
Christmas is that special time of year when we gather with loved ones and create heartwarming memories. One of the highlights for every Belizean is the delicious food. For many, a traditional Belizean Christmas dinner means rice and beans, turkey, and ham, but that's not
Schools in southern Belize are rallying behind the students of Ocean Academy who were injured in a tragic road accident in late November. The students were on their way to Orange Walk for a regional tournament when a blowout caused their vehicle to overturn. Sadly,
