The Department of Local Government, with support from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Council (A-TIPs), conducted a series of regional training sessions in January for Trade and Liquor Licensing Boards across Belize’s municipalities. The sessions targeted newly appointed members of licensing boards across nine municipalities and ten
Earlier today the lifeless body of a young boy was discovered near the hangar area in Belize City. The family identified the child as 6-year-old Gabriel Pablo Orellano. Police were alerted to the scene just after 1 this afternoon after reports of a drowning. Reports indicate
The lifeless body of a 6-year-old boy was discovered near the hangar area earlier today. Police are on the grounds and have recovered the boy's body. Reports indicate that the young child had slipped away from school, made his way to the hangar, and went for
Notorious gang leader Brandon Baptist, who was on a path to reform after turning to faith, was shot and killed Friday night during a football game at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex in Belize City. The shooting, which occurred just after 9 p.m., also left
Belize City firefighters and representatives of the Public Service Union (PSU), including President Dean Flowers, met with the CEO in the Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management, Kennedy Carrillo, and the CEO of the Public Service, Rolando Zetina. The meeting was held this morning
Seventy-six Alcaldes and Deputy Alcaldes from 38 Maya villages in southern Belize have officially been sworn in to serve their communities for the 2025–2026 term. The ceremony was presided over by Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre. The Alcaldes, entrusted with maintaining order and mediating disputes under Maya
Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Brandon Baptist, who was killed on Friday night at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex in Belize City. According to Police Commissioner Chester Williams, officers responded to reports of gunfire at the venue and discovered Baptist’s lifeless body. He
A British Army sergeant has been found guilty of raping a female soldier after they shared a bed following a night out in Belize. Sergeant Taukakau Viavialevu, a member of the Welsh Guards, attacked his colleague during an off-duty trip to the Caribbean coast while they
Alfonso Maas Pop, the brother of murder victim Seferino Maas Pop, is searching for answers following the fatal shooting in Cotton Tree Village on Friday night. The 30-year-old was relaxing in a hammock with his wife when an unknown man called out his nickname, "Leeco."
Authorities in Quintana Roo have issued an urgent request for assistance in locating a 32-year-old Belizean man. Rogaciano Nayib García was reported missing since January 26, 2025. García was reportedly last seen in Chetumal, located in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco. Garcia is described as
