Missing Santa Elena teen is found safe
By BBN Staff: Breaking Belize News has confirmed that 16-year-old Santa Elena resident Genesis Virginia Tillett, reported missing on Tuesday, has been found. The Belize Police Department said this afternoon that Tillett, who had been missing since Sunday, was found safe and handed over to her parents. The department also noted that there is an […]
Man found dead in Dangriga, police seek answers
By BBN Staff: The Belize Police Department is asking the public to report any information regarding the death investigation of Jeffrey Louis. Dangriga police found Louis’s body inside his home around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The door was found slightly open and his decomposing body was found half-dressed and leaning forward with head injuries and […]
Verdes win FFB Top League championship with two games to spare
Photo Credit: Verdes FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: With two games to spare, Verdes beat Wagiya 3-2 and won the FFB Top League championship on Wednesday night at the Isidoro Beaton in Belmopan. Even before the long whistle blew, Verdes, with 24 points on hand, were already celebrating yet another championship. “Must give God thanks most […]
OAS high level meeting recommends science and innovation to level playing field for small and medium enterprises
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: A high level meeting organized by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Government of Jamaica recommends science, technology and innovation to level the playing field for small and medium enterprises in order to actively participate in the global economy. Representing Belize at this Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities […]
CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General pledges regional commitment to eliminate family violence
By Benjamin Flowers: The Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Alexis Armstrong reaffirmed the Community’s “unwavering community and support” in the fight to eliminate family violence, especially against women and girls, at the recent virtual United Nations House Lighting Ceremony. Caricom Today reports that ceremony was held on December 1 as part of […]
Family of Henry Jemmott face to face with Jasmine Hartin: ‘Our family will get justice’
By Aaron Humes, San Pedro: The family of late Senior Superintendent of Police Henry Jemmott attended today’s brief court hearing here, coming face to face for the first time with the woman accused of killing him. It proved all too much for Henry’s sister Marie and his niece, who briefly spoke to reporters outside the […]
Belize reiterates call for lifting the embargo as it commemorates CARICOM – Cuba Day
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize reiterated its call for an immediate end to the embargo against Cuba and reaffirmed the strengthening of its close ties with Cuba as it commemorated the CARICOM – Cuba Day on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Government of Belize Press Office. “The unilateral and illegal economic and financial embargo […]
Aurelio Martinez & The Garifuna Soul Band to perform at (le) Poisson Rouge in New York
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Aurelio Martinez & The Garifuna Soul Band, presented by World Music Institute, is to perform at New York’s (le) Poisson Rouge, according to Broadway World. “Singer-songwriter, guitarist, percussionist, and political activist, Aurelio Martinez is one of Central America’s most gifted performers,” said Broadway World which goes on to say Martinez was […]