Belizean immigration officials have detained two Americans and one Canadian wanted in Guatemala for offences against minors. The men allegedly entered Belize illegally just before their scheduled court appearance. “I’m not aware of them travelling with minors, but I know that yes, they are detained, and the
Phillip Willoughby, the United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate for Port Loyola under the leadership of Tracy Taegar-Panton, shared deep concerns about his constituency's struggles under current leadership. According to Willoughby, he "sees people suffering in inhumane conditions" in Port Loyola. Willoughby says he plans to transform
Former Port Loyola Area Representative Anthony "Boots" Martinez was nominated as a UDP candidate on Monday, though he's going it alone without backing from Tracy Panton or Moses "Shyne" Barrow. He faces two other UDP candidates and incumbent Gilroy Usher Sr. of the People's United
The families of Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26, have heavy-heartedly expressed the loss of their loved ones. In a GoFundMe account, the Naqqad family stated, "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Muslim sister, daughter,
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery after a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican reported that the 88-year-old pope is battling bronchitis, pneumonia, and mild renal insufficiency. A statement Monday evening noted that, despite the severity of the Pope’s condition, he has shown slight
The United Democratic Party (UDP), under Moses "Shyne" Barrow, has formally written to the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC), demanding exclusive use of the colour red in the upcoming 2025 general elections. In a letter addressed to EBC Chairman Oscar Sabido Puga, John Nembhard stated
Today was Nomination Day across the country, and both major political parties presented candidates in all thirty-one constituencies. Third parties and independent candidates also joined the excitement, though some struggled to gather the six people needed for their nominations. It was a historic day as
On Saturday, the Moses "Shyne" Barrow-led United Democratic Party unveiled its slate of thirty candidates for the upcoming general election. The only constituency without a U.D.P. candidate is Corozal Bay, where they are backing independent candidate Elvia Vega. Barrow and his team also launched their
The results of postmortem examinations and a police investigation are expected to reveal how three tourists tragically died in their San Pedro hotel room late last week. The women had checked into the resort for an unspecified stay on the island. They were last seen
Today, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams informed reporters that the bodies of the three women showed no signs of foul play. He emphasized that the evidence gathered heavily relies on the pathologists' input. Although gummies were found at the scene, Williams clarified that this doesn't
