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16-Year-Old Minor Shot Dead; 1 Man Injured in Shooting in Belize City

We begin tonight’s newscast with the shooting death of a sixteen-year-old minor that occurred on Rivero Street on Sunday. The minor reportedly went to commit a crime, but his would-be responded and shot him dead. Even as he took his last breath face down on the ground, his partner in crime would retrieve the gun […]

Police/L.I.U. Interventions for Rivero Street Area

This afternoon, ComPol Chester Williams, along with members of the Leadership Intervention Unit, was out in the Rivero Street area speaking with residents, as well as the Matura family. Tension has been building in the area and the commissioner says that there will be increased police presence.   Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “The area […]

Boom Fight Leaves Coast Guard Officer Unconscious, Partially Paralyzed

An altercation at the Elton Gillett Park in Burrell Boom last Friday night has left a Coast Guard officer unconscious and partially paralyzed and several persons in police detention. The story has two main versions, one that accuses the Coast Guard Officer, Daniel Sabido of being the attacker, and another that has him as a […]

Validity of Portico’s Definitive Agreement was Questioned in Legal Opinion

The Briceño administration has restated its position on the scandalous Definitive Agreement, following the leak of another confidential paper that was presented back in April.  Legal advice on the validity of the Definitive Agreement was in fact sought by the Government of Belize and, despite the professional opinion of renowned advocate, Doctor Ben Juratowitch, the […]

Will Belize Rural South Constituency Map be Redrawn?

The current redistricting exercise is not without its share of controversy.  A Re-Division Task Force Report prepared by several members of that working group, including Chairperson and Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai and Senator Collet Montejo has also been leaked to the media.  In the situational analysis presented in the document, it establishes the fact […]

“Nothing is Set in Stone”, Says BRS Area Rep Andre Perez

According to Area Representative Andre Perez, the proposal being put forward by the Re-Division Task Force is not etched in stone, and Belize Rural South can very well remain untouched during the redistricting process.   Andre Perez, Area Rep, Belize Rural South “Whether it has to happen by law, I have no choice, but I […]

Child Knocked Down and Killed Going Home from Church

A little boy was knocked down and killed in Corozal Town shortly after midday on Sunday. It happened just after the seven-year-old and his family had left church and were riding their bicycles on Third Street, heading home. Today, Asuceli Chan told News Five via phone that her son, Juan Osorio, was riding his bicycle, […]

Police to Charge Driver with Traffic-related Offences for Fatal Accident

Today Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hilberto Romero shared the details of the accident with the media. The accident happened shortly after midday on Sunday. The impact was so severe that the little boy died before he reached the hospital. Romero said that the driver of the vehicle is detained and that upon the completion of […]

Edgar Lorenzama is Maimed in Bella Vista Chopping

A chopping incident in Bella Vista on Saturday has left Edgar Lorenzama with a severed arm after he was viciously attacked by an individual with whom he had an altercation in the village.  According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, police are looking for Giovannie Beltran in relation to the incident.   A.C.P., Hilberto […]

Mark Godoy Busted for Unlicensed Firearm

Nineteen-year-old Mark Godoy has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after he appeared unrepresented in the lower courts this morning.  The Santa Barbara Street resident was busted on Saturday in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ten live rounds of ammunition.  He was taken before Senior Magistrate Baja Shoman where he was read charges […]

Anthony Sylvestre is Sworn in as New Attorney General

A new attorney general was administered the oath of office this morning in Belmopan, before Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam.  Anthony Sylvestre’s appointment as chief legal officer took effect on July first, succeeding Senior Counsel Magali Marin Young who held the post for just over two years.  Prime Minister John Briceño was on hand for […]

CARICOM Takes Stock of Achievements 50 Years On

The Caribbean Community was established in 1973, upon the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas in Trinidad. The signatories aimed to create a common space for territories within the region to work towards economic integration. Fifty years later, CARICOM is taking stock of its achievements over that time. Today, Secretary-General of CARICOM, Doctor Carla Barnett […]

Outgoing CARICOM Chair Says Leaders Placed Emphasis on Addressing Crime

Outgoing CARICOM Chair, Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis said there have been remarkable strides made over the past fifty years that now puts CARICOM on steady footing to advance towards the next fifty years. He spoke of the focus that CARICOM leaders put on addressing crime and crime-related activity in the region. Combating the illegal […]

National Defense Officials Visit Taiwan

The Minister of National Defense and Border Security, along with C.E.O. Dario Tapia and Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard Elton Bennett returned over the weekend from a visit to Taiwan. They were joined by Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Christopher Coye and a representative from CABEI.  Among the many meetings was […]

Taiwan Offers Opportunities to Build Capacity of the Belize Coast Guard

In September of last year, a memorandum of understanding was signed with the Taiwanese Ocean Affairs Council at the Belize Coast Guard headquarters. This visit furthered those discussions that looked at marine science matters, to expertise in maritime law enforcement and combating narco trafficking at sea. As it currently stands there are several coast guard […]

Belize Coast Guard Recruitment Exercise, Deadline is July 14th

They have not enlisted new seamen in four years, but this year the Belize Coast Guard is looking for sixty men and women to join the ranks of the naval military unit. Application is open until July fourteenth where Belizeans can go online and sign up to be part of the 2023 recruits for the […]

Get Your Tickets for KTV the Remix Season 5

The live shows for Season Five of KTV the Remix commence this Tuesday at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts and you don’t want to miss it. Last week, we brought you the auditions and many have already chosen their favourite performer. But who will survive the final cut and make it to the […]