Police are investigating the mysterious circumstances under which seventeen-year-old Darrel Choc lost his life over the weekend. Choc was socializing in the company of two females in Dangriga and were consuming alcohol and marijuana when he suffered respiratory issues. They rushed him to the Southern
Attorney at Law, Norman Rodriquez is tonight speaking out against what he says is an abuse of police authority. Rodriquez is representing a Belize City man who has been charged for discharging a firearm in public. According to Rodriquez, one of his client’s family members
The annual Carnival Road March was held without incident on Saturday as thousands of spectators turned out to cheer on the revelers who participated in the parade. This year saw a new route being taken for the carnival. While the police were on hand to
Five persons, including three women and two men, have been arrested and charged for their roles in the savage beatdown of a fifteen-year-old girl last week, following a mas camp here in Belize City. A video clip of the teenager, identified as Carly Smith, shows
Tonight, all roads lead to the Lord Rhaburn Plaza where renowned Punta Rock artist Chico Ramos is being celebrated as a living legend. The annual concert series is in its third year and the Institute of Creative Arts and NICH have put together a show
The National Celebrations Commission is proceeding with an itinerary of events to celebrate Saint George’s Caye Day on Tuesday. Here’s ICA Director Kim Vasquez, once again. Kim Vasquez, Director, Institute of Creative Arts “In the morning, we have, of course, the official ceremonies at Government House at
Last week, the Belize Athletic Association issued a statement announcing that Cojac Smith and Gregory Meyers would no longer be serving as president and public relations officer, respectively. According to Smith, their removal from the posts was unconstitutional and had no grounds as he believes
Two Belizean youths are off to Jamaica to further their education after receiving athletic scholarships for track and field. They are fifteen-year-old Norman Sutherland and fourteen-year-old Jadeen Williams, who will both be attending Saint Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz, Jamaica. We spoke with
The Ministry of National Defense and Border Security has announced that two senior officers from the Belize Defense Force will be deployed to support Haiti’s restoration efforts and election security. For decades, Haiti has struggled with controlling high levels of gang activity. However, over recent
A San Ignacio resident has won big on a scratch and win ticket with a twenty-thousand-dollar prize. He purchased his ticket from the PK store in San Ignacio. He stopped by our office today to tell us that while this isn’t his first time taking
