Following the devastation of Hurricane Beryl, Caribbean leaders have appealed to the UK for a "Marshall plan" to aid reconstruction efforts. The hurricane, which struck on July 1, claimed 11 lives and caused widespread destruction, leaving thousands homeless in Grenada and St. Vincent and the
Is the state conspiring against self-styled journalist Joseph Budna following his latest brush with the law, and is there sufficient evidence to charge him criminally for helping to commit a capital offense? This morning, the controversial figure appeared before the magistrate’s court in Belmopan, where
The ninety-day state of emergency enacted by the Belize Police Department has received mixed reactions from the public. While some view it as a necessary step in ensuring the safety of citizens, others see it as an infringement on their freedom, particularly from those living
The teenage minor was picked up over a month ago, along with other individuals known to the police for gang-related activities. ComPol Chester Williams explains that the minor is being held for the safety of the public and himself. However, some concerns were raised by
On Friday, we brought you Minister of Education, Francis Fonseca’s input on the thirteen-year-old boy who was rounded up as a part of the state of emergency. The minor is presently at the Wagner’s Youth Facility, but there has been some criticism that someone his
2024 has been a violent year for Belize with fifty-seven murders recorded, as of June, according to statistics from the Belize Crime Observatory. To mitigate the incidents of gang-related crimes, the Belize Police Department enacted a state of emergency. Initially a sixty-day declaration, it was
According to the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, officers have been hard at work to reduce crime in the twin Towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Over the past few months, police have increased operations to target known criminals in the communities. These operations
Over the Weekend, thousands of Belizeans travelled to La Isla Bonita, San Pedro for the Belize International Music and Food Festival. There, many were able to enjoy a variety of food and music from several genres. There have been overwhelming reviews about the success of
The number of domestic violence cases recorded by the Belize Police Department during the months of April to June dipped by eight percent this year when compared to the same period in 2023. On the face of it, this may seem like good news, but
The United Democratic Party continues to grapple with a deep internal divide. The latest development in the party’s woes is a call for Patrick Faber’s removal. The Collet area representative has been the most outspoken about his disdain for his party leader, Moses “Shyne” Barrow.
