On Wednesday, we reported about a car that caught fire on Vernon Street after a tense gang mediation session. The car's owner, Doris Grant, claims she received threats about her common-law husband during the session. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, who was present at the
The investigation into the mysterious deaths of three American women at a hotel in San Pedro is ongoing. The women, identified as twenty-three-year-old Kaoutar Naqqad, twenty-four-year-old Imane Mallah, and twenty-six-year-old Wafae El-Arar, were found dead in their room at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort. An
With just thirteen days left before the 2025 general election, the People’s United Party (P.U.P.) launched its Plan Belize 2.0 manifesto on Thursday night. The event took place in San Ignacio, a strategic choice as the party aims to improve its performance in the upcoming
Regarding housing, the Plan Belize manifesto promised that the P.U.P. government would build at least ten thousand low-income homes during this term. Today, we asked the PM about the project's progress. He explained that the government has helped many households, including single mothers, to get
Recently, ads have been promoting Starlink’s internet in Belize for as low as twenty-nine dollars a month. But what does this mean for local internet providers? The PM reassures that local businesses shouldn't worry because Starlink will only be available in the most remote areas
The Hague Group, formed on January thirty-first, 2025, is a coalition of nations dedicated to upholding the rulings of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court regarding the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. However, Belize wasn't listed as a member online, so the media asked
This morning, a new book was unveiled that offers a fresh perspective on the history of the Yucatec Mayas of northern Belize. Inspired by the life and activism of Jesus Ken, the book presents an alternative narrative to the traditional history. Author Ricardo Moguel's book,
Belize is making strides to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. This week, the CARICOM Development Fund and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center signed a Memorandum of Agreement to support Belize's efforts in cutting down fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. The Ministry
The Belize Police Department is hosting its first-ever drum line competition at Berger Field in Belize City. Eight secondary and primary schools are battling it out for first, second, and third place prizes, along with bragging rights. The event is led by the Community Policing
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has confirmed that alcohol was involved in the tragic drowning of two university students at the Guanacaste Park Riverside swimming area in Belmopan. The victims, Henry Osorio and Alexander Munoz, were both promising biology majors, nearing the completion of their
