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Belmopan constable charged with prisoner death

After two days of intense investigation of the entire Belmopan police formation, a police officer has been charged with murder. Constable Jesus Canton appeared in court today and was charged with the death of Daniel Tillett, a detainee who died while in police custody on Independence Day. The officer in charge of the station Inspector […]

Ammunition “factory” found in Belize City

Characterizing it as a raid on a “portable ammunition factory” and saying that police would be available for questions on this major event, the police held a press conference at the Raccoon Street Station this afternoon. But if they were criticized about saying too much about their cases in the past, today they swung completely […]

Friends of Pediatrics holds urology clinic at K.H.M.H.

On Thursday the outpatient clinic at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital was filled to capacity as children and adults suffering from kidney, bladder, prostate, urine and stone problems came to the hospital to see Dr. Timothy Bukowski, a US kidney surgeon. It is the second time Bukowski has come to Belize to consult with patients […]

Lobster fishermen arrested for undersized catch

Twelve Belizean fishermen have been arrested for catching undersized lobsters and fishing without valid licenses by Fisheries Department patrols this week at Glover’s Reef Atoll and southern waters. One hundred and sixty-four lobsters were confiscated and the men were fined over six thousand dollars which includes court costs. The Fisheries Department urges the public to […]

Fire Department holds simulation in congested area of city

If you tried to get over the Swing Bridge today via Hyde’s Lane or New Road you might have been frustrated by a roadblock. But there was reason behind the chaos. The Fire Department deliberately chose one of the most trafficked areas of town on the most congested afternoon to test themselves, and allied agencies […]