A man was shot during an attempted robbery in Cayo today. The incident happened this morning in San Ignacio and the victim was shot to the left shoulder, as Commissioner Williams shared. Williams says the police are investigating and reviewing several video recordings to nail
Investigators in San Ignacio still have little information to go on relating to the murder of Jose Mejia. Mejia’s decomposing body was discovered early Tuesday morning in the Victor Galvez football stadium. He had been stabbed multiple times to his neck and chest. Police have
The Belize Peace Movement, represented by attorney Arthur Saldivar, is asking the High Court to have the Elections and Boundaries Commission expedite the redistricting exercise. A virtual hearing was held this morning where the matter was heard before Justice Nadine Nabie [Nah-bih]. During the session,
The defense represented by Assistant Solicitor General, Samantha Matute, argued that the Elections and Boundaries Commission has fulfilled its obligations under the 2022 Redistricting Consent Order. Matute contended that the commission filed recommendations and proposals to the National Assembly within the time they agreed to
The United Democratic Party recently raised an issue regarding import permits and prices for carrots on the local market. It is similar to an issue that was brought to light a few years ago in the House of Representatives involving the rotting of vegetables on
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise has since responded to what it calls unfounded and false allegations. According to a release issued on Tuesday, no import permits for carrots have been issued since November 2023. The Belize Agricultural Health Authority, BAHA, has also
It’s been over a week since brush fires in San Pedro, Columbia have been burning. While many of them have been extinguished, other fires have started and are consuming large tracts of land, including farmlands, that the Maya community relies on as a means of
This week is International Emergency Medical Services Week, a time meant to bring together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of the medicine frontline. As part of the week’s festivities, emergency service providers from
The question of whether injured individuals in police custody should be taken to the hospital by officers for immediate medical attention remains a topic of much discussion. Earlier this year, Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams explained that it is not the responsibility of the police
The Belize Police Department is undergoing training on how to communicate with the media. Because of their rank, senior police officers are often tasked with sharing vital information with the media and thus, it is necessary that they receive training on how to convey information
