Despite the Belize Peace Movement filing a claim in the High Court, Prime Minister John Briceño says there's just not enough time to conduct a redistricting exercise before the upcoming general election. He also touched on the controversial practice of handout politics; a tactic used
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has been at the helm for six years, making him the longest-serving Police Commissioner in Belize’s history. Appointed during the U.D.P’s last administration, Williams is now preparing to step down. Reflecting on his tenure, he shared the key factors that
Some police inspectors have been grumbling about still receiving sergeant-level pay despite their promotions. Today, Commissioner Williams shed some light on the issue, pointing out that the problem often lies with the very people complaining. He explained that many of the newly promoted inspectors haven't
Police continue their investigation into the first murder of 2025 after the body of 59-year-old fisherman Godfrey Hyde was found on Turneffe Atoll over the weekend. Hyde, a Belize City resident, was discovered face down on a veranda with gunshot wounds. Earlier today, Police Commissioner Chester
The Belize Police Department held its biannual COMPSTAT meeting in Belmopan, where police commanders assessed crime trends and strategies. In the last meeting, which was held back in May 2024, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams acknowledged a rise in murders, saying, “We are down in
Earlier today, the murder of George Brown, locally known as "Guru," in the Hopkins Village, Stann Creek, became the second murder in 2025. Initial reports indicated that Brown was attacked and fatally stabbed by his brother-in-law. Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters today that Brown "may have
Last week, we reported that the contract between the Kolbe Foundation and the government of Belize for the management of the Belize Central Prison has not been renewed. A meeting between both parties was held today. Police Minister Kareem Musa told News 5, “Whenever there
On Monday, Jamaican national Christopher McIntyre was detained in Belize after customs officials flagged his accommodation details. McIntyre had been invited by American Sheila Williams, who explained to News 5 that the booking was in her name, not his. Williams tried to resolve the issue by
President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plans have many illegal immigrants in U.S. soil sitting on the edge of their seats. Trump's plan is set to launch after his inauguration on January 20, and it is expected to remove millions of undocumented immigrants, including those with
Wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles County have claimed at least two lives, left dozens injured, and destroyed over 1,000 structures, forcing the evacuation of more than 70,000 residents. Firefighters are battling four major blazes—Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Woodley—that remain completely uncontained, stretching emergency services to
