It's been less than a week since the tragic discovery of cousins Marvin Cante and Juan Raymundo, whose bodies were found buried in a shallow grave near Hattieville. The cousins went missing on November twenty-eight, and their vehicle was found abandoned, engine still running. Their
The first of two GST-free shopping weekends this Christmas season wrapped up on Sunday, with thousands of shoppers flocking to stores across the country. Belizeans took advantage of the tax-free days on December fourteenth and fifteenth to buy groceries, electronics, and other household appliances. This
Longsworth mentioned that Belize Tax Services personnel will revisit several stores where issues were raised about the tax waivers. She also noted that returns for the GST-free weekends won't be submitted until mid-January 2025. Michelle Longsworth, Director General, Belize Tax Services “As of today, we are sending
At twenty-three, he was charged with murder and remanded, spending two decades in prison, quote, "at Her Majesty's Pleasure." Documents from the Belize Central Prison’s psychiatric doctor revealed that Glenford Logan was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Today, his case was called up for mentioning, and it
[caption id="attachment_30542" align="alignright" width="300"] Paul Moro[/caption] Tonight, twenty-nine-year-old Paul Moro, a construction worker with no fixed address, is fortunate to be home and not back in police custody. Moro was found with a three-and-a-half-inch blade, believed
Last Wednesday, a man was shot in the foot by police in Ontario Village after he pulled a knife and attacked an officer. The incident began when police responded to reports of two disorderly individuals. Despite attempts to calm the situation, one man resisted the
Residents on the north side of Caye Caulker are up in arms over a proposed petroleum station and bulk fuel storage facility in their neighborhood. Earlier today, several property owners voiced strong objections, arguing that the facility would harm the small village, impacting their properties,
On Friday, the village of San Jose Succotz in the Cayo District celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated welcome center. As the gateway to the Xunantunich Archaeological Site, this building is strategically designed to be a central hub for visitors and tour guides.
Great news for long-distance travelers! E-buses are now available for inter-district travel, thanks to the success of the E-Mobility Pilot Project launched in Belize City this past July. These new buses offer eco-friendly and disability-accessible transportation, complete with air conditioning, charging ports, and on-board Wi-Fi.
Fifteen-year-old Anthony Leslie from Belize High School has made a name for himself by becoming one of the youngest students to win an award at the Model OAS Conference last month. This event simulates the International Organization of American States conference, where representatives discuss regional
