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
Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters this morning that his department is seeking to have JR's Bar's license suspended. He said, "I just told the legal officer this morning in conference to write the Toledo Licensing Board and seek to have the license suspended." The directive
Last week, Harrison Sutherland, also known as “Dr. Sutherland," was slapped with an unusual charge. He was arrested for carrying a water bottle in a way that allegedly hindered his control of his bicycle. The 34-year-old said that he was helping an elderly woman by transporting
Fifty-two-year-old police constable Peter Graham has been charged with theft after he was caught stealing $550 from a store in Belize City. Graham was assigned to special duty at J&Y Block Factory on Mahogany Street. The incident took place on January 6. The footage shows the officer
The Prime Minister has yet to announce the date of this year’s general elections. But political observers expect it sooner rather than later. And while we remain on the edge of our seats, one thing is clear: PM John Briceño is keeping his cards close
The United Democratic Party (UDP) remains divided. Both Albert Area Representative Tracy Panton and Opposition Leader Moses Barrow claim to be the legitimate leader of the party. That battle is now before the court. This morning, on Open Your Eyes, Prime Minister John Briceño weighed in
On Friday, the University of Belize unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the iconic political ethicist celebrated for his leadership in nonviolent resistance that led to India’s independence from British rule. Gandhi’s enduring legacy of peaceful protest continues to inspire civil rights and freedom movements
Prime Minister John Briceño is considering renaming the "State of Emergency" (SOE) to better reflect its purpose against gang violence. In this morning's appearance on Open Your Eyes, Briceño likened the measure to a “time-out,” a strategy used by parents to manage children's behaviour. “Sometimes you
