On Tuesday morning, a 15-year-old American sustained severe injuries in a shark attack between Hot Caye and Halfmoon Caye. The incident occurred after Annabelle Carlson, who was participating in a diving excursion with Belize Dive Pro, re-entered the water post-dive. In a statement to News 5,
The Benque Viejo Town Council is reporting a loss of $58,192 for its recently held Benque Fiesta. The Council spent $177,223.65 and made a total income of $119,031.56. In a Facebook post, the council said, "It is a real shame at the significant loss that has
Belizean powerlifter Leo Matura has secured two bronze medals at the 21st Annual North American Powerlifting (NAPF) Championship. Competing in the Men’s Open Division 74kg weight class, Matura achieved notable success with third-place finishes in both the bench press and deadlift categories. At 33 years old
The body of Cecil Lewis, a 58-year-old crew member who went missing from a barge near Caye Chapel, was fished out of the sea today by members of the Belize Coast Guard. Lewis’s sister, Janet Lewis Hislop, said on a Facebook post, “His body was
Slovakia's most wanted fugitive was apprehended in Belize on July 30, 2024, during a high-profile anti-drug operation in Dangriga. Authorities seized over 200 kilogrammes of marijuana and 170 grammes of cocaine. The operation, which began at 6 a.m., led to the discovery of a deep
Competing in the 100-meter sprint at the Stade de France, Shaun Gill secured a commendable sixth place as the solo olympian representing Belize. In this year’s games, Gill carried Belize's hope alone. Gill first made his debut at Tokyo in 2020. In an interview with CNA,
A man was murdered in Orange Walk on Tuesday night. The victim has been identified as Carlos Canelo. Investigators say that Canelo had just arrived home on Monkey River Street when he was targeted. He was shot in the face and chest. He died on
An intruder was shot and killed during a brazen armed robbery at around eleven-thirty this morning in Belize City. The incident happened near the Cinderella Plaza at the Cambranes Building, which houses several businesses on the lower flat. The holdup did not go according to
A twenty-one-year-old Belize City resident was shot dead in the United States. Jermaine Terry migrated to Los Angeles, California when he was nineteen to further his education. He later left school and began working, while living with his father. Over the weekend, Terry, his father
The Belize Police Department is working towards reducing the number of unresolved murder cases in the country. According to Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, there is a backlog of open cases that remain unresolved for a multitude of reasons, primarily a lack of key witnesses.
