Robert Usher, a father of six, has had his sentences reduced but will still spend the next twenty-six years, eleven months, and fourteen days behind bars for his horrific crimes. Convicted of raping a minor on three separate occasions, along with aggravated and sexual assault,
Tonight, twenty-six-year-old Clifton Percival Robinson is on remand at the Belize Central Prison, awaiting sentencing. Justice Nigel Pilgrim accepted Robinson’s guilty plea for the lesser charge of wounding, revoked his bail, and remanded him to prison until his sentencing on February fourth, 2025. Robinson's co-accused,
On Sunday, a Canadian national found himself in hot water after allegedly trying to paddle a stolen boat into Belize. The arrest came after a dramatic water chase through Chetumal Bay, following reports that the man had swiped a local fisherman's boat from a wharf.
When it comes to tackling money laundering and terrorist financing risks, Belize is leading the pack globally. At least, that's what the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force's first-round evaluation shows. Belize's performance, assessed over a five-year period ending in late 2023, is outstanding. The results
Even though Belize scored nearly perfect for technical compliance, only five out of eleven immediate outcomes were rated as substantially effective. The area that received the lowest ranking was the investigation and prosecution of money laundering activities. Leni Ysaguirre- McGann, Director, F.I.U Belize “This was the
We also wanted to find out which sector in Belize is most at risk for money laundering. According to Leni Ysaguirre McGann, the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit, the assessment pinpointed several sectors with higher vulnerabilities. Topping the list of non-financial sectors are car
On Saturday night, the Belize Police Department honored eighty exceptional officers who have gone above and beyond in their duties at the first-ever Police Awards. The event, held at the Belmopan Civic Center, brought together law enforcement officers from across the country. It was a
Authorities are looking into a fire that completely destroyed a building in the Cayo District early this morning. The blaze broke out around 4 a.m. at the Ontario Christian School, forcing the school to cancel classes for the day. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and
A boardwalk can really boost the charm and economic vitality of a tourist destination, benefiting both local businesses and the community. On Friday, the Belize Tourism Board and Cayo Northeast Area Representative Orlando Habet officially opened the El Cayo Boardwalk along the Macal River. You
The Mexico Sports Center has been left to crumble after Hurricane Lisa caused extensive structural damage in November 2022. Nearly three years have passed, and the facility remains untouched, much to the dismay of sports stakeholders and residents who see it as an eyesore. Located
