A deadly setup in Belize City has left a family mourning and police searching for answers. Twenty-seven-year-old Zinedine Pinelo, a resident of San Pedro, was gunned down on Friday in what authorities believe was a targeted robbery. The incident happened on Hunter’s Lane, where Pinelo
A San Pedro resident is dead following a confrontation with police early this morning. According to reports, the man was allegedly trespassing on private property when officers arrived to remove him. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero stated that the man refused to cooperate and
Less than a week after a state of emergency was declared in parts of Belize City, police have already detained at least thirty-five individuals. But despite the crackdown, the violence hasn’t stopped. On Friday, another person was gunned down in the city—raising fresh concerns about
What should have been a joyful Mother’s Day weekend ended in heartbreak for one family in Trial Farm Village. On Saturday night, Francisco Melendez lost his life in a tragic road accident while riding his bicycle along San Martin Road. According to reports, Melendez was
Just after Mother’s Day, a Belama mom is making a desperate public appeal for help. Bernadine Young says her twenty-four-year-old son, Brenton Bishop, is in urgent need of a CT scan—but she simply can’t afford it. Young shared that Brenton’s health took a sudden turn
Mother’s Day may be over, but one mother and son duo is giving Belizeans another reason to celebrate. As we speak, the Belisle Art Gallery at the Bliss Center for Performing Arts is unveiling “Moments”—a heartfelt art exhibition by celebrated Belizean artist Rachel Heusner and
Good evening and welcome to this week’s installment of Sports Monday. I am Paul Lopez, here with the latest sports news. Basketball fans, get ready—there’s a new game in town. The Belize Premier Basketball League is making its grand debut, promising a thrilling night of
A fatal road traffic accident claimed the life of Francisco Melendez, also known as "Wero", on Saturday night, May 10th, 2025, in Trial Farm Village, Orange Walk District. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero said that Melendez was riding his bicycle when the incident happened. Melendez was
A communication purportedly sent by Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, to United Democratic Party (UDP) Vice Chairman Alberto August reveals deepening internal tensions and a looming standoff within the main opposition party. The message calls on the UDP's current leadership to immediately honour the constitutional
Police continue to investigate the murder of 27-year-old Zinedine Pinelo, who was gunned down on Friday during what authorities suspect was a targeted robbery on Hunter’s Lane in Belize City. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, Pinelo travelled to the area with another man
