A Canadian man was arrested by municipal police in Chetumal, Mexico, on Sunday after a dramatic water chase through Chetumal Bay. The man is accused of stealing a local fisherman’s boat from a pier within the bay, reportedly with the intention of crossing into Belize. Authorities
The President of the North America, Central America, and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA), Cristobal Hoffiz, visited Belize this weekend to chair the Association of Central American Volleyball Federations (AFECAVOL) general assembly. One key issue that emerged from discussions was the deteriorating condition of the Mexico Sports
Belize City police continue to investigate the murder of 24-year-old Mark Waight and the attempted murder of 33-year-old Francine Herbert. Waight was found dead at the scene, while Herbert remains hospitalised in critical condition. The duo was targeted while they were on Central American Boulevard in
Colombian President Gustavo Petro reversed his decision to block U.S. military deportation flights following intense pressure from President Donald Trump, including threats of steep tariffs and sanctions. Petro initially denied entry to two U.S. military planes carrying deportees, citing concerns over the treatment of migrants.
After being affected by floodwaters several months ago, El Cayo Boardwalk was officially inaugurated this weekend. The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) stated that the boardwalk is "strategically located near the San Ignacio Market and along the Macal River. The El Cayo Boardwalk features a spacious deck,
29-year-old Belizean construction worker Raheem Usher has been reported missing. The resident of Libertad Village, Corozal District, was reported missing on Saturday. Usher was last seen wearing black shorts and a red T-shirt and is described as having a dark brown complexion, being about 6 feet
The Brazilian government, in partnership with the OAS National Office in Belize, is offering full scholarships for Belizean students to study at Brazilian universities. The program includes a six-month Portuguese immersion course, with an additional monthly stipend provided by the OAS. The PEC-G program provides free
A 22-year-old construction worker is in police custody following the murder of 24-year-old Mark Waight and the attempted murder of 33-year-old Francine Herbert. Waight was found unresponsive in a drain on Central American Boulevard just after 10 p.m. on Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is the first sitting leader in the country’s history to be indicted after facing insurrection charges. The charges came after his controversial declaration of martial law in December 2024. The move caused political unrest and evoked memories of the
Police are investigating a murder reported tonight on Central American Boulevard, Belize City. According to initial reports, a man was shot dead and a woman wounded. Residents reported hearing more than a dozen gunshots. Police found the man unresponsive in a drain, while the woman was
