Over the weekend, Crown Counsel Riis Cattouse called out the Belize Police Department for “flagrant human rights violation”. Crown Counsel Cattouse wrote to the Commissioner of Police following the detention of Aaron Wilson at the Ladyville Police Station. According to the letter, Wilson visited the
Should a person applying for a gun license undergo a psychiatric evaluation before receiving approval? That’s one of the questions that reporters asked Commissioner of Police Chester Williams today. He is no longer the authority that issues gun licenses, that responsibility has been transferred to
The month of March is globally recognized as International Women’s Month, but it is also the month of Kidney Awareness. During this time, various health organizations host campaigns to share information regarding kidney health and shed light on those suffering from various conditions that affect
The family of Idolly Vairez is desperately trying to locate her after she was reported missing last week. The elderly woman who suffers from Alzheimer’s was last seen on March sixth here in Belize City wearing a pink blouse, floral skirt and a pair of
Every year, women across the world observe International Woman’s Month. A time meant to highlight the achievements of women and girls and uplift them so that they may make further achievements. In Belize, the Woman and Family Support Department join in on this endeavor by
Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters today that investigators are still trying to establish a motive for the deadly shooting that took place in Belmopan on Tuesday afternoon. The man police say killed a mother and her child has been identified as fifty-nine-year-old Robert "Bob"
The US State Department has urged Americans to avoid travel to Haiti due to escalating gang violence. Haiti's situation has deteriorated rapidly, prompting a Level 4 travel advisory. A state of emergency was declared, with the US Embassy warning of unpredictable danger. Caribbean leaders, including
Located on 4th Avenue in Corozal Town, Shun Li Fast Food restaurant was forced to deny what it described as a "fake online accusation." Management of the restaurant responded to a Facebook post that alleged that the restaurant had sold fry chicken infested with maggots. The
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan announced today the resignation of Christopher Glancy. In a brief statement, the Diocese said, "The Vatican Press Office announced today, March 13, 2024, that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has accepted the resignation of the Most
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation that could result in TikTok's ban in the US unless it severs ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. TikTok is a popular social media platform used by 170 million Americans. TikTok is currently one of the
