Two men are lucky to be alive after they were shot and one of them repeatedly struck in the face. The incident happened in the wee hours of Saturday, just after they had left a night spot and arrived at one of their homes on Mahogany Street in Orange Walk town. It followed an altercation […]
Another armed assault in the Old Capital over the weekend resulted in thirty-one-year-old Kenroy Elijio being shot in the arm. That incident happened near Victoria Street. An officer in the neighborhood responded to the shooting by returning fire at the pair of gunmen who accosted Elijio. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero provided additional details […]
A radiologist from Punta Gorda Town has been charged for sexual assault, following a complaint that was brought against him by a patient. Back in March, a twenty-three-year-old woman wrote to the Ministry of Health and also forwarded that complaint to the ministries of home affairs and human development. According to the woman, she attended […]
It made the headlines three weeks ago when thirty-three persons, primarily children, experienced side effects and had to be hospitalized after consuming weed-laced gummies sold at their school. A thorough investigation was launched and it was later revealed that the packaged drug-infused candies were imported in a barrel and intercepted by the Customs and Excise […]
Illegal cross- border trade continues to be a challenge for the Customs and Excise Department and by extension, the Government of Belize. We often report on the country’s porous borders specifically in the north where contrabandistas would illegally import food items, beers and even pharmaceuticals. But as reporters found out today, these illegal activities are […]
A few weeks after a fire destroyed several thatch-roofed structures at the Mayan Garden Resort in Orange Walk, the business establishment remains closed to the public. The fire happened on the afternoon of Sunday April thirtieth and the damages amount to almost five million dollars. While the Fire Department had indicated soon after the incident […]
After announcing its plans to drop the British Monarch eight months ago, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda is on the brink of becoming a republic. According to Loop Caribbean News, following Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s return to Antigua and Barbuda after attending the coronation of King Charles the Third, his government’s position on becoming […]
The Belize Police Department has commenced a new public relations campaign that aims to familiarize residents across the country with the commanding officers in their respective jurisdictions. It’s an initiative that began with two well-known senior officers introducing themselves to the public via the media this afternoon. Senior Superintendent Reymundo Reyes is an officer with […]
Senior Superintendent Christopher Noble is also responsible for Eastern Division as the lead administrator. This afternoon, he also reintroduced himself to the Belizean public. Sr. Supt. Christopher Noble, Administrator, Eastern Division “I think you guys already know me. I am Christopher Noble, Senior Superintendent, I am in charge of the administrative side of Eastern […]
A five-day workshop commenced today to further ensure the ease of business in trade. With support from the World Customs Organizations, stakeholders in the industry are being engaged to understand the process, as well as to establish possible gaps. It is referred to as a National Time Release Study and is being held at the […]
The first set of communications equipment that will be deployed to Belize Defense Force outposts was handed over today to Brigadier General, Azariel Loria. The B.D.F will benefit from an investment of thirteen million dollars in equipment and infrastructure works, procured under the Belize Integral Security Program. Under that program, the Central American Bank for […]
The International Day of Families is celebrated every year on the fifteenth of May. This year, the day is being observed under the theme “Demographic Trends and Families”, to raise awareness on the impact of demographic trends on families. The National Commission for Families and Children held an International Day of Families event over the […]
