Belize will accede to three international conventions to strengthen the protection of children and the elderly. The three international conventions are the 2015 Inter-American Convention on Older Persons, the 1996 Convention on Child Protection, and the 2007 Convention on Child Support. The Government of Belize issued
(2 p.m. update) Meteorologists from the National Hurricane Center in Miami are closely monitoring two disturbances that could potentially develop into tropical cyclones. Western Caribbean/Southwestern Gulf of Mexico: The first disturbance is currently a tropical wave sweeping through the central Caribbean Sea at a brisk pace of
As the world commemorates International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, today Belize is emphasizing the importance of investing in prevention efforts against drug abuse. The theme for this year is "The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention." In a press release issued today, the
Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters a few minutes ago that a suspect is in custody following an alarming incident at his house in Belmopan last night. Williams' house was shot up on Tuesday at approximately 9:19 p.m. While Commissioner Williams was fortunately not present,
The security guard found murdered this morning in Belize City has been identified. He is Kadeem Babb. Babb's body was reportedly found in a security booth inside the Sadie Vernon High School compound. The shooting occurred a stone's throw away from the Mahogany Street police station. More
As of 8:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, has identified two areas of interest in the Atlantic basin that could potentially develop into tropical systems over the coming days. Western Caribbean/Southwestern Gulf of Mexico: The first area of
Belize City police are investigating the death of a security officer whose body was found early this morning at a Belize City school. Investigators remain at the scene at Sadie Vernon High School. The cause of death is unclear at this time. This is a developing story.
The Belize Police Department expresses utmost concern and condemnation following a targeted shooting incident at the residence of Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at approximately 9:19 pm in Belmopan City. While Commissioner Williams was fortunately not present,
The house of Police Commissioner Chester Williams was targeted last night in Belmopan. This occurred days after the Roaring Creek Police Station was shot up. Williams who left the country yesterday said that he was alerted of this alarming incident by his son who was
Another state of emergency is in effect for neighborhoods on the north and south sides of Belize City. It is the second S.O.E. within the past six months in an attempt to arrest the spike in violent crimes carried out by feuding gangs. Earlier today,
