Three men accused of carrying out a daring armed robbery on Freetown Road earlier this week have been remanded to the Belize Central Prison. The suspects are twenty-four-year-old call center agent Malique Chavez, nineteen-year-old Leroy Garoy, and forty-five-year-old taxi driver Harvey Sambula, who allegedly drove
Thirty-seven-year-old police officer Albert Sutherland has been charged with wounding another officer at the police barracks on Vernon Street. Sutherland, who pleaded not guilty, is accused of wounding thirty-four-year-old Dangriga police officer Arnaldo Ical during a confrontation. Following the incident, Sutherland has been placed on
The issue of low staff has been a growing concern in the health sector for years. And now, with the government’s plan to construct hospitals across the country, the question of who will staff these hospitals arises. Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, says
Schools are reopening across the country, and the students at the University of Belize have voiced their frustrations over the difficulties they have experienced in trying to register for classes. The students claim that the portal is not allowing students to sign up for their
It is no secret that mangroves are an important aspect of Belize’s environment. They contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the removal of carbon from the atmosphere, bolstering the blue economy. However, deforestation continues to be a threat to the integrity of Belize’s mangroves.
Last night we told you that Punta Gorda Town Mayor Carlos “Obeah” Galvez is taking another victory lap, after the High Court struck out a U.D.P. petition against the town’s March 2024 municipal election. In our interview with Mayor Galvez, we also asked him about
A passenger plane operated by Voepass Linhas Aéreas crashed in the city of Vinhedo, São Paulo state, on Friday, August 9, 2024. The plane crash resulted in the deaths of all 61 people on board. The aircraft, an ATR 72-500, had 57 passengers and four
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the United Nations, hosted a National Youth Dialogue today in anticipation of the upcoming Summit of the Future. The event, supported by multiple government ministries and the UN Country Team, gathered over 100 young Belizeans, including students and
New Beginnings Youth Development Center, which provides residential, immigration, and psychiatric services for children aged 12-17, celebrated its annual Family Day this morning. The event, part of its summer program, highlighted the center's commitment to supporting 13 girls and 18 boys through court-ordered placements for
The Office of the Prime Minister and Investment, in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission and the National Women’s Commission, launched a two-week animation bootcamp at Orange Walk Technical High School. Running from August 8th to 16th, this program provides women and girls with essential
