San Pedro resident Alex Wade has come forward with serious allegations of police brutality, claiming he was assaulted by four police officers while in custody. He says the assault resulted in multiple injuries, including a fractured elbow. According to Wade, the incident occurred earlier after
Relatively moist and unstable conditions continue to affect the country, resulting in a forecast of cloudy spells with a few showers or periods of rain primarily along the coast today and over southern areas tonight. Marine Conditions Marine activities should note winds from the north-northeast at 5-15
2025 has just begun, and already several Belize City residents have been hospitalized due to gunshot injuries, including a four-year-old girl. Just after midnight on January first, the little girl was watching fireworks with her family on Levi Slusher Street when she suddenly felt a
In the early hours of New Year's Day, three men had a close call with a gunman but were lucky to escape with their lives. Around three a.m., eighteen-year-old Anwar Smith from Cet Site, twenty-two-year-old Jody Ortiz from Western Pines, and Dennis Aranda were hanging
On Wednesday, a twenty-one-year-old Belize City resident became the fourth person injured in a New Year's Day shooting. Around 4:30 a.m., Shemar Gillett was walking home when a vehicle stopped at the corner of Gibnut Street and Marigold Alley, and shots were fired from inside.
The crime and police statistics for 2024 are still being finalized and won't be released until next week. However, if our records are accurate, the murder count for the past year remained in double digits. This marks the second consecutive year that homicides stayed below
A few weeks ago, residents of Caye Caulker voiced their concerns about a proposed fuel station and convenience store near the Split at the northern end of the island. Many of the property owners, mostly expats, are worried about the potential environmental impact of the
Concerned neighbors also brought up the issue of insurance, worried that the proximity and nature of the development would make it difficult for them to get coverage for their properties. However, Leslie reassured them, saying he met with all seven local insurance providers, and none
The Domestic Violence Unit of the Belize Police Department has long been known for its crucial role in defusing heated disputes and helping to put perpetrators behind bars with solid evidence. The unit also works closely with the Ministry of Human Development. Now, as of
The combined efforts aim to tackle gender-based violence in all its forms, including domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and harassment. In a press release, the police department stated that the new name aligns with its evolving mission to address violence not only within domestic
