I relocated from California to Placencia, on the coast of southern Belize, in 1995, when there were no paved roads, no vehicles and everybody walked around barefoot. Back then, I was working as a research assistant and scuba-diving instructor. That meant that I had access
Antigua and Barbuda’s independent Member of Parliament for St. Peter, Asot Michael, was found dead in his home under circumstances suggesting potential foul play. Police discovered the 54-year-old politician early Tuesday, lying in a pool of blood, which has launched an immediate homicide investigation. Michael, a
The Belize Fisheries Department has acquired essential new equipment: a Toyota Hilux vehicle and eight laptops. The new resources aim to enhance the department’s capacity to monitor fisheries and enforce compliance with national fisheries laws—a critical step in protecting Belize’s marine ecosystems and supporting sustainable
Tonight, Shawn Ortiz’s family is grappling with his tragic and violent death. The beloved taxi driver was stabbed after a night out at a popular spot in Belize City. As he was about to head home, a verbal spat turned into a brutal attack, with
A woman is in police custody, and her brothers are on the run after a fight left her common-law husband with a knife wound. Today, A.C.P. Hilberto Romero shared with the media that Kenroy Lanza, the victim, got into a domestic dispute with his girlfriend.
In recent months, fatal road traffic accidents have tragically become one of the leading causes of death in Belize. This past weekend, the country mourned the loss of two more lives in separate accidents in the northern and southern regions. One of the victims was
As we mentioned earlier, another tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Belizean man on Saturday. The victim was Elias Cowo from San Felipe. His family suspects that alcohol and possibly another person were involved in the circumstances leading to his death. Here’s ACP
A B.D.F. soldier is reportedly recovering well at home after a fellow soldier accidentally ran him over two Thursdays ago at Price Barracks. The incident occurred after a social event, as soldiers were heading back to their barrack rooms for the night. According to B.D.F
The Government of Belize has decided to back off from its plan to amend the K.H.M.H.A. Act. Last week, the K.H.M.H.A. Workers Union held a press conference to voice their objections to the proposed legislation that would remove the union’s seat from the hospital board.
Last Wednesday, we delved into the potential impact of Starlink, the U.S.-based satellite internet company owned by tech mogul Elon Musk. As we reported, Starlink has applied for a license to provide internet services here in Belize. The final decision rests with the Public Utilities
