Last week, the Senior Courts of Belize rolled out new sentencing guidelines to help determine jail time for convicted criminals. Defense attorneys are giving these guidelines a thumbs up. Earlier today, Home Affairs Minister Kareem Musa, who is also an attorney, shared his thoughts on
It's been over six years since Belize decriminalized the possession of up to ten grams of cannabis. Last year, the Ministry of New Growth Industries hinted at the possibility of full legalization. Today, we caught up with Minister Kareem Musa for an update. He admitted
Besides the potential revenue from the cannabis industry, Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, Kareem Musa, points out that decriminalizing the plant could help curb illicit drug activities in Belize. He argues that while small amounts of marijuana have been legal for years,
This morning, the Belize Police Department, along with the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, unveiled Belize’s first-ever Highway Interdiction Team (HIT). This new police unit is set to ramp up law enforcement on highways across the country, targeting drug trafficking, human smuggling,
On Friday, the University of Belize unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the renowned political ethicist who championed nonviolent resistance to secure India's independence from British rule. Gandhi's legacy of peaceful protest has inspired civil rights and freedom movements around the globe. Doctor Vincent Palacio,
The U.S. State Department has issued a level two travel advisory, urging citizens to be extra cautious when visiting Belize due to high levels of violent crime. The advisory highlights common crimes like sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder, even in tourist areas
Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. As we kick off 2025, there's plenty of excitement in the world of sports here in Belize. Cory Williams has already made headlines by narrowly beating Oscar Quiroz in the New Year’s
A 26-year-old man from Corozal, Moises Verde, is recovering after being shot by Sarteneja police on Thursday. Verde, who was wanted for aggravated assault with a firearm, allegedly pulled out a gun and fired several shots at officers who were trying to apprehend him. Today, the
The nine-and-a-half-mile stretch of road from Bullet Tree Village to the Spanish Lookout Community is scheduled to be paved. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday in Santa Familia Village. The road is critical as it is used by farmers to transport livestock, grains, and other
It’s more common to see animals abused than to hear about someone being charged for it. However, the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, told reporters today that if there is enough evidence of someone beating a dog, they can face charges. "If it is that there
