Commissioner of Police Chester Williams is calling for urgent reform of Belize’s animal cruelty laws following the disturbing case involving the brutal abuse of a horse by a group of young men in Belize City. ComPol Williams said there is a need for stronger deterrents to
The long-standing public feud between Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and his brother Arthur Roy Williams—also known as “Uncle”—came to a peaceful end today at the Belize City Magistrate’s Court. Both brothers appeared before the court as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions formally
Devonte Broaster is heartbroken. The young horse owner says he’s still trying to understand why his beloved horse, Oney, was violently attacked and injured by the same group of young men he once considered friends. Broaster spoke to News 5 following the circulation of a viral
Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into a disturbing case of animal cruelty after a viral video surfaced showing several young men brutally attacking a horse in Belize City. The video, shared widely on social media on the morning of Thursday prompted officers from Precinct Two's
A motorcyclist was killed this afternoon in a collision with a white pickup truck near Forest Home Village, just outside Punta Gorda Town. According to reports, the motorcyclist was heading toward Punta Gorda when the white truck struck him. He succumbed to his injuries and was
China is expanding its influence in Latin America as regional frustration with the United States grows. During the ninth Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit, held Wednesday in Honduras, leaders openly criticised U.S. trade and immigration policies. Belize has been a member
A young male jaguar was found dead early this morning near Maya Centre village in what appears to be the latest case of roadkill incidents involving the endangered species. The big cat was discovered between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. by a local tour guide, about a
Belize recently participated in two significant regional meetings focused on addressing labour issues across the Caribbean. The meetings were held in Georgetown, Guyana, from April 6 to 8, 2025. The discussions were hosted by the Government of Guyana in collaboration with the International Labour Organization
Two American fugitives have been deported from Belize to the United States to face serious criminal charges, including weapons trafficking and rape, according to a statement from the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). The return of the suspects was announced on social media by the DSS,
"Onny", the horse that was viciously attacked by three teenagers, is now under the care of veterinarians from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA). A video that circulated on social media showed the three teenagers, aged 16, 17, and 19, viciously attacking the defenceless animal on
