The 'UDP Alliance for Democracy' fired out a press statement today, rejecting what it described as 'false statements' made in the recent statement made by the United Democratic Party (UDP). The Alliance says that it is not a political party, nor a breakaway faction. "We are
Dangriga Town police are investigating a fire that damaged three structures in that municipality last night, including the iconic James Chee dry goods and grocery store. The blaze erupted at around 6:00 p.m. on Commerce Street. Neighbours alerted the fire department after spotting flames in one
Amid escalating gang violence in Haiti since the assassination of the Prime Minister in July 2021, the Multi-National Security Support Mission (MSSM) is ramping up operations against criminal groups like the "Kraze Barye" gang. According to MSSM's updates, recent raids, including one on October 14,
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Christopher Coye, appeared before the Senate Special Select Committee this morning. He did so only to read a written statement. Minister Coye told the committee that he received a copy of the definitive agreement in early 2023. He said the
Belize is taking steps to strengthen its human rights framework, particularly concerning the rights of the Maya indigenous communities in the Toledo District. From October 15 to 18, 2024, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is visiting the country to promote human rights and
The investigation into the death of 6-year-old King Shakel Wade continues. The boy's body was recovered from a canal near Fairweather Street in Belize City after he disappeared from outside his babysitter's home. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the K.H.M.H. Yesterday,
The body of 6-year-old King Shakel Wade was fished out of the canal near Fairweather Street in Belize City late yesterday evening. He disappeared from outside his babysitter’s home while she attended to other children. After an hour-long search, his slippers were found floating in the
Tonight, the suspect wanted for a double murder in Corozal Town a few weeks ago has been found dead. Police officers made the grim discovery of Edwin Marin’s lifeless body on Monday night in a remote area near Patchakan Village. Marin was accused of fatally
Luis Camara and his seventeen-year-old son, Johan, were safely returned to Louisville, Corozal on Friday after being kidnapped by a Mexican cartel in the Subtiniente Lopez area of Quintana Roo. This morning, the Commissioner of Police provided more details on the incident and expressed growing
The rise in cartel activity near Belize’s border with Mexico is becoming a major worry for Belizeans traveling to the neighboring country. This concern was highlighted in a recent survey by Viking Strategies. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams shared his thoughts on the poll’s findings. Chester
