The People's United Party (PUP) gathered as a National Party Council at the St. Catherine Academy auditorium in Belize City to celebrate its 74th anniversary. The event formally introduced the party’s 31 candidates. Deputy Party Leader Cordel Hyde reflected on the party's history and the resilience of
The World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards took place in Belize on Saturday night. It celebrated top global sustainability efforts in tourism and honoured leaders dedicated to net-positive practices. The event coincided with World Tourism Day. 21 winners across various segments of sustainable travel, from community projects to
Senator Erica Jang participated in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Advanced Parliamentary Development Residency Programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from September 22-28, 2024. She joined parliamentarians and staff from across the Commonwealth for this immersive training program focused on enhancing legislative, advocacy, and scrutiny skills. The
A motorcycle accident on Sunday night left a police officer dead. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Police Constable Nikki Waight from Belmopan City. 23-year-old Jessica Abigail Escobar was injured. The crash happened on the wooden bridge connecting San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Investigations revealed
The Belize Police Department discovered 474 grammes of suspected cocaine on a boat owned by Minister Andre Perez in San Pedro on Friday. According to a statement from the Department, Perez stated the boat had been docked for repairs and unused for over six months.
The Belize Police Department has confirmed that 474 grammes of suspected cocaine were found on a docked boat belonging to Cabinet Minister Andre Perez. The discovery was made on Friday when police were alerted by concerned residents in the Back-a-Town area of San Pedro Town
Earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceño addressed a letter from N.T.U.C.B. President Luke Martinez concerning the compulsory acquisition of Stake Bank Island Extension. In his response, the Prime Minister reminded the National Trade Union Congress of Belize that the dispute between the private sector
Ivan Ayuso, former Senior Accounts Officer for the National Sports Council, is spending his first night on remand, awaiting sentencing for the serious offenses of theft and money laundering, involving over one million dollars from the Government of Belize. Ayuso, who had been out on
Thirty-three-year-old Jayme Marin, a resident of Caye Caulker Village, stands accused of the grave crime of killing his cousin and attempting to take the life of another relative. Justice Nigel Pilgrim has ordered a competency hearing to determine Marin’s fitness to stand trial. This afternoon,
A police officer is currently under investigation, following a dramatic incident on Thursday night involving renowned Olympian Shaun Gill. The altercation unfolded as Gill was driving with another officer, identified as Tyra Smith. The policeman, reportedly Smith’s ex-boyfriend, attempted to intercept them in a black
