On Wednesday, a twenty-one-year-old Belize City resident became the fourth person injured in a New Year's Day shooting. Around 4:30 a.m., Shemar Gillett was walking home when a vehicle stopped at the corner of Gibnut Street and Marigold Alley, and shots were fired from inside.
The crime and police statistics for 2024 are still being finalized and won't be released until next week. However, if our records are accurate, the murder count for the past year remained in double digits. This marks the second consecutive year that homicides stayed below
A few weeks ago, residents of Caye Caulker voiced their concerns about a proposed fuel station and convenience store near the Split at the northern end of the island. Many of the property owners, mostly expats, are worried about the potential environmental impact of the
Concerned neighbors also brought up the issue of insurance, worried that the proximity and nature of the development would make it difficult for them to get coverage for their properties. However, Leslie reassured them, saying he met with all seven local insurance providers, and none
The Domestic Violence Unit of the Belize Police Department has long been known for its crucial role in defusing heated disputes and helping to put perpetrators behind bars with solid evidence. The unit also works closely with the Ministry of Human Development. Now, as of
The combined efforts aim to tackle gender-based violence in all its forms, including domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and harassment. In a press release, the police department stated that the new name aligns with its evolving mission to address violence not only within domestic
Tonight, a San Pedro resident, Alex Wade, is coming forward with allegations of police brutality. Wade claims that he was beaten by four police officers in his cell, resulting in several injuries, including a fractured elbow. He told News Five that the incident began on
This morning, a tragic incident occurred offshore near Saint George’s Caye when an elderly tourist drowned during a marine adventure. Sixty-seven-year-old Rajendran Nair from Florida was snorkeling with a group of tourists when he encountered difficulties just before 10 a.m. Despite efforts to resuscitate him,
Tonight, twenty-two-year-old Egbert Vince Gill from Santa Barbara Street is out on bail after being arraigned on a charge of aggravated assault with a knife. Late this evening, Gill, who did not have legal representation, appeared before Chief Magistrate Jayani Wegodapola. He was charged with
Tonight, twenty-nine-year-old Jeremy Johnson from Maskall is out on bail after being arraigned in Belize City Magistrate’s Court on a robbery charge. The allegations against Johnson claim that on December thirteenth, 2024, in Maskall Village, he used force to steal forty-five dollars from Milton Reyes.
