Convicted murderer David Cruz sentenced to 30 years to life in killing of Timroy Neal
By Aaron Humes: On Monday, High Court Judge Francis Cumberbatch sentenced David Cruz of Roaring Creek, Cayo District, to life imprisonment with a minimum of 30 years to serve before being eligible for parole in the murder of Timroy Neal in December of 2019. As we reported in July of 2022, Cruz was convicted three […]
Following a post-game altercation in San Pedro, Port Layola says the club doesn’t support violence
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Right after the San Pedro Pirates routed Port Layola 4-0 at Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro last Sunday and eliminated the Belize City side from their quest to reach the Premier League of Belize’s (PLB) Final, an altercation ensued. According to a Port Layola press release, the police intervened to quell the […]
Prime Minister to attend World Climate Industry Expo – Leaders’ Summit in South Korea
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, Prime Minister John Briceño departed the country en route to Busan, South Korea, where he will attend the World Climate Industry Expo 2023 – Leaders’ Summit. Joining Prime Minister Briceño at the summit are Eamon Courtenay, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, and Dr. Osmond Martinez, Chief Executive […]
Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology and Battle of the Drums secretariat discuss future collaboration
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On May 22, 2023, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology Francis Fonseca, met with musical artists Lloyd and Joshua Arana. Minister Fonseca also met with the executive of Battle of the Drums represented by Darius Avila, Anthony Fuentes, Luke Palacio and Michael “Chips” Noralez. The Battle of the Drums continues […]
Belize Institute of Search and Rescue Training and National Emergency Management Organization engage in rescue training
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The Belize Institute of Search and Rescue Training (BISART) and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) are engaged in rescue training in preparation for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Participants included officials from NEMO and BISART. The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season commences on June 1 and goes through to November. NEMO […]
Former soldier remains on remand for rape charge after court declines to lower bail amount
By Aaron Humes: Leon Lamb, a former member of the Belize Defence Force (BDF), faces a preliminary inquiry on June 9 into a charge of rape for which he is remanded. Lamb was granted bail on two unrelated sexual assault charges but has been unable to meet bail of $10,000 and a surety on the […]
International News: TikTok sues state of Montana following decision on state-wide ban
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Popular video-sharing app, TikTok is suing the state of Montana following a statewide ban on personal devices, BBC reports. Last week, Governor Greg Gianforte signed a ban into law, making Montana the first U.S. state to ban TikTok on personal devices. This would become effective on January 1, 2024. TikTok says that the […]
Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF), OIRSA and Ministry of Agriculture host Sheep and Honey Traceability System Training Workshop
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE), in collaboration with the International Regional Agricultural Health Organization (OIRSA) and Taiwan ICDF Breeding Sheep and Goat Production and Guidance System Enhancement Project (Sheep Project Phase II), is holding a Sheep and Honey Traceability System Training Workshop in Belmopan, from May 23 […]