International News: Almost 100 journalists murdered in 2023; 77 of them killed in Gaza
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Ninety-nine journalists lost their lives in 2023 and 77 of those were killed in the Israel-Hamas war. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) noted that this toll is the highest since 2015 and an increase of nearly 44 percent on 2022’s figures. “In December 2023, CPJ reported that more journalists were […]
Belize’s top Tourist destination, La Isla Bonita to get new General Hospital
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: “Last night I dreamt of San Pedro Just like I’d never gone, I knew the song,” Madonna! Belize’s top tourist destination, San Pedro “La Isla Bonita” will receive a new general hospital. On February 16, 2024, the Government of Belize officialized the funding for the General Hospital. “Today, our bilateral partner […]
Belize Weather: Sunny start before cold front moves in
By Breaking Belize News Staff: An approaching cold front will support an increase in showers tonight. The National Meteorological Service forecasts that over the next 24 hours, skies will be mostly sunny and warm today with little or no rain; becoming cloudy at times late tonight with a few showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly over […]
Ladyville man is arraigned on charge of aggravated assault with a firearm upon a woman
By Aaron Humes: A Ladyville resident is behind bars after a woman made two separate reports against him stemming from two misunderstandings, one involving the alleged use of a firearm. 28-year-old Akeem Ferguson, a construction worker of Joe Lewis Street, Ladyville, appeared unrepresented before the Chief Magistrate, Jayani Wegodapola, where he was read two criminal […]
Howard Reyes freed of all charges in 2023 shooting incident
By Aaron Humes: The alleged victims of a shooting incident in 2023 have requested all charges be dropped against the alleged shooter, Howard Reyes of Burrell Boom, Belize District. Reyes, 28, was accused of attempting to murder James Alexander Perry, aggravated assault by firearm of Casey Haylock, wounding and use of deadly means of harm […]
Honduran woman who arrived in Belize only six days ago fined, jailed and to be deported
By Aaron Humes: 39-year-old Loren Vanessa Mercado Rosales, a Honduran national, is the latest migrant caught improperly entering Belize and faces an almost immediate return home. Only six days ago, Rosales crossed the banks of the Mopan River into Belize from Guatemala and made it to Belize City, where she was hired for a political […]
International News: Oil spill in Trinidad and Tobago spreads to Grenada, could impact Venezuela
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Eight days after Trinidad and Tobago’s Coast Guard first spotted the oil from a capsized vessel whose owner and origin have not been confirmed, portions of the stain have moved about 144 km (89 miles) into the Caribbean Sea at a rate of 14 km per hour. According to Reuters, the oil […]
Government of Belize signs contract for grant to construct San Pedro General Hospital
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño and Mr. James Hsiao, General Manager of the Taiwan Overseas Engineering and Construction Company (OECC), signed a US$16,678,680 contract for the design, construction and equipping of a general hospital for San Pedro Town and Caye Caulker. This project is funded by a grant from the […]