Tonight, three members of the Dominquez family from Biscayne Village are out on bail after being charged with harm. This family feud, which has been simmering for years, erupted on Boxing Day, leading to a cross-complaint incident. A woman police officer from the Special Patrol
A man who admitted to breaking into the Kriol Kitchen on Youth for the Future Drive was caught red-handed thanks to surveillance footage that alerted the owner via her cellphone. The burglar, identified as twenty-nine-year-old Anthony Marin, was apprehended by police inside the building and
Tonight, a chef from Belize City's Northside is on remand at the Belize Central Prison, unable to post bail. Erlin Dylan Yacab, a twenty-seven-year-old chef from Douglas Jones Street, appeared in court unrepresented and faced a charge of intentionally obstructing a police officer. Initially, Yacab
Tonight, a man who claims to be a beggar and unable to work is behind bars after pleading guilty to possessing a small amount of crack cocaine. The man, forty-eight-year-old Kenroy Emmanuel Fisher from Kelly Street, Belize City, initially told the court he was twenty-nine
Several suspects have been detained following the tragic shooting in Belize City on Sunday night. The incident on Rivero Street claimed the life of eighteen-year-old Trayson Gibson. Trayson had been paralyzed from the waist down since a shooting in 2022, and he had been using
Travelers at the Philip Goldson International Airport faced major delays on Monday due to long lines, all because only one immigration officer was on duty. Chief Executive Officer Tanya Santos from the Ministry of Immigration explained that several officers were out, some due to illness
CEO Santos mentioned that the Immigration Department quickly sent an IT technician to the Philip Goldson International Airport to fix the computer issue. She confirmed that the problem has now been resolved. On the phone: Tanya Santos, CEO, Ministry of Immigration “Yes, we actually sent in IT
Sea cucumbers, the unassuming custodians of marine ecosystems, are facing increasing threats from the mounting impacts of climate change. These bottom-dwelling creatures, essential for maintaining ocean health, are particularly vulnerable to the warming waters, ocean acidification, and habitat destruction resulting from climate shifts. Belize recently
On Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture announced the first case of screwworm in southern Belize. The infestation was limited to one animal, which has since been treated. While the New World Screwworm is treatable if caught early, it can have deadly consequences for both animals
The year 2024 was a mixed bag, with personal triumphs for some and hardships for others. In his New Year’s address, Prime Minister John Briceño highlighted that overall, the past year brought numerous victories for Belizeans, both big and small. He celebrated the high employment
