On Monday afternoon, the Belize Coast Guard busted a man with a kilo of cocaine out at sea. Acting on a tip, they sent a patrol to the Turneffe area, where they searched an individual and made the discovery. The cocaine was sealed in black
Rear Admiral Elton Bennett reported a rise in suspicious activities in the Turneffe area, prompting the Belize Coast Guard to stay on high alert. But where did the discovered kilo of cocaine come from? Was it a wet drop or part of a capsized drug
This morning in the High Court, Justice Nigel Pilgrim sentenced Jeffery Pott, a resident of Corozalito Village, to twenty years and five months in prison after convicting him of three counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Pott, who previously lived in Belize City,
Last night, we shared the story of the growing tension between the Belmopan City Council and David Zabaneh, the owner of the city's Market Plaza. Recently, Zabaneh received a cease-and-desist order from the council, stating that the trade license agreement he signed with the previous
Another abandoned building in Belize City has gone up in flames, leaving two families without homes. Just last week, Belize District Station Officer Gladstone Bucknor warned the public about the dangers these abandoned structures pose. He explained that squatters often occupy these buildings and engage
Late last month, a house on Banak Street was destroyed by a fire, leaving one woman without any possessions to her name. The owner of the house, Shana Tillet, suspects that the fire may have been started by her mentally ill nephew, however, the source
As we've been reporting, the Ministry of Youth and Sports is now led by Minister Anthony Mahler and Minister of State Devin Daly. Just three weeks into their new roles, they're already making significant changes. One major focus for Mahler and Daly is figuring out
To make the Ministry of Youth and Sports more efficient with its limited budget, ministers Daly and Mahler might need to downsize staff, given that ninety-five percent of the annual budget goes to salaries. An initial assessment of the Department of Youth Services raised several
In sports news, the National Sports Council is set to welcome a new board of directors. There's also talk about a possible merger with the Department of Youth Services. Daly shared insights on these exciting developments aimed at bridging the gaps in sports and youth
The Belize Association of Persons with Diverse Ability (BAPDA) has elected new board members following the passing of former President Kenrick Theus. On March twenty-second, the association held elections to choose a new leadership team. Francisco Cuellar, who previously served as vice-president, was elected as
