On Saturday, September 28, officers responded to a robbery report at Berry Street, Belize City. Rene Myvette and his assistant were approached by two armed men on bicycles. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Hilberto Romero stated that the assailants stole an cash and cell phones.
A police officer accused of assaulting Shaun Gill appeared in court this morning. According to police reports, Gill was driving with officer Tyra Smith when the accused, Luis Pascasio, reportedly Smith’s ex-boyfriend, attempted to intercept them in a black Dodge Charger. Upon reaching Orange Street, the
The People's United Party (PUP) gathered as a National Party Council at the St. Catherine Academy auditorium in Belize City to celebrate its 74th anniversary. The event formally introduced the party’s 31 candidates. Deputy Party Leader Cordel Hyde reflected on the party's history and the resilience of
The World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards took place in Belize on Saturday night. It celebrated top global sustainability efforts in tourism and honoured leaders dedicated to net-positive practices. The event coincided with World Tourism Day. 21 winners across various segments of sustainable travel, from community projects to
Senator Erica Jang participated in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Advanced Parliamentary Development Residency Programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from September 22-28, 2024. She joined parliamentarians and staff from across the Commonwealth for this immersive training program focused on enhancing legislative, advocacy, and scrutiny skills. The
A motorcycle accident on Sunday night left a police officer dead. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Police Constable Nikki Waight from Belmopan City. 23-year-old Jessica Abigail Escobar was injured. The crash happened on the wooden bridge connecting San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Investigations revealed
The Belize Police Department discovered 474 grammes of suspected cocaine on a boat owned by Minister Andre Perez in San Pedro on Friday. According to a statement from the Department, Perez stated the boat had been docked for repairs and unused for over six months.
The Belize Police Department has confirmed that 474 grammes of suspected cocaine were found on a docked boat belonging to Cabinet Minister Andre Perez. The discovery was made on Friday when police were alerted by concerned residents in the Back-a-Town area of San Pedro Town
Earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceño addressed a letter from N.T.U.C.B. President Luke Martinez concerning the compulsory acquisition of Stake Bank Island Extension. In his response, the Prime Minister reminded the National Trade Union Congress of Belize that the dispute between the private sector
Ivan Ayuso, former Senior Accounts Officer for the National Sports Council, is spending his first night on remand, awaiting sentencing for the serious offenses of theft and money laundering, involving over one million dollars from the Government of Belize. Ayuso, who had been out on
