As Easter approaches, the Belize Police Department is reminding liquor license holders across the country to observe the legal restrictions on the sale of alcohol during the holiday weekend. In a directive issued on April 15, 2025, the Commissioner of Police relies on key provisions under
As the holiday season approaches, the Belize Police Department is urging the public to take extra precautions to ensure a safe and incident-free celebration. Through its Police Public Relations Office, the Department has released a comprehensive list of holiday safety tips covering road safety, home
Residents of San Pedro Town came together on Tuesday night as a fire tore through several businesses on Barrier Reef Drive, directly in front of Central Park. The blaze destroyed and damaged multiple establishments, including Brunolitos and Breeze Bike Rentals. Video footage of the fire showed
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) officially welcomed a new judge today as Justice Chile Eboe-Osuji was sworn in during a ceremony at The President’s House in Port of Spain. The oath of office was administered by Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of
Thompson, a resident of Mahogany Heights who was sent to buy $2.00 tacos for his mother. This morning, in the absence of the main witness, the crown had 5 to 6 agreed statements read into the case in court. Unable to produce the witness, despite
Kenner Gomez, the man once charged with the double murder of Lawrence and Medardo Canelo, is now a free man after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) entered a nolle prosequi in the case. Gomez had been accused of opening fire at
Tonight, a prominent union leader and activist is facing allegations of sexual assault. The incident reportedly occurred six years ago, and the woman he allegedly raped has yet to receive justice, despite her efforts to have him arrested and charged. The victim, who wishes to
A village council is putting its foot down in Orange Walk after the Lands Advisory Committee began taking steps to subdivide a nature park in the community. Earlier this month, the San Jose Nuevo Palmar Village council wrote to, Chairman of the Committee, Wincy Perez,
San Jose Palmar has a unique history that shapes how land is distributed in the community. Descendants of the village can use the land freely, with the government acting as a trustee and the Lands Advisory Committee deciding on the distribution. Recently, the Palmar Village
In recent weeks, there have been several alarming incidents involving public buses running off the highway and even catching fire. These events have put commuters' lives at risk, though thankfully, no one has been hurt. However, the increasing frequency of these mishaps has sparked a
