Police have apprehended Curtis Molina. Molina is accused of ambushing and shooting a family. The shooting incident left three people dead and one female child injured in Monkey River Village, Toledo District. In a Facebook update, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams confirmed the arrest, stating, “We
Police are searching for Curtis Molina, also known as "Garbutt." Molina is wanted in connection with a fatal ambush in Monkey River Village, Toledo District, that left three dead and one injured. According to Police Commissioner Chester Williams, officers responding to a shooting late Saturday night
As the first GST-free weekend kicks off, shoppers are already reporting mixed experiences. Sherlet Rose Neal, a local consumer, shared a video on Facebook sharing the experience she encountered while grocery shopping today. According to Neal, she was informed by a Chinese store that the GST
Two men have been charged with the murder of cousins Marvin Cante and Juan Raymundo. They are Karl Lindbergh Lindo, 21, of Hattieville, and Christopher Alexander Smith, 21, of Belize City. The remains of the cousins were found on December 11th in a shallow grave off
The Lotteries Committee announced the approval of 41 individuals and organisations to conduct raffles in 2024. According to the Lotteries Committee, anyone wishing to host raffles with prizes totalling at least $500 must apply for a license. The Lotteries Committee said in its statement that the
With human trafficking continuing to threaten vulnerable communities, Belize's government is stepping up its efforts. Officials, experts, and organisations gathered on Thursday to discuss the harsh realities of human trafficking and how to better protect those at risk. The event was organised by the Anti-Trafficking
Belize’s Magistrate Court is getting a digital makeover to help tackle its growing backlog of cases. On Friday, the court announced that it received new computers, printers, and other essential technology to assist in streamlining its case management system and reduce delays that have long
The recent wave of fatal traffic accidents has left many families and friends heartbroken, prompting calls for better infrastructure. Last Saturday, a tragic head-on collision on the George Price Highway, between San Ignacio and Benque Viejo, claimed ten lives, including a motorcyclist who crashed into
Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, echoed much of what the prime minister said in his presentation. He emphasized the need for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing to conduct a thorough analysis of Belize’s traffic management system to identify areas for improvement.
Prime Minister John Briceño shared that the GST waiver for the two weekends before Christmas was the government's way of giving shoppers a break from the high cost of living this holiday season. After his presentation in the House, we asked him how much the
