Co-operative partnership brings relief to Belizean Credit Unions affected by Hurricane Lisa
By Breaking Belize News Staff: Credit unions in Belize are receiving aid to help them recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Lisa. The Belize Credit Union League (BCUL) is leading a cooperative effort with the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) and the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions’ (CCCU) Development Foundation to provide funds […]
Caribbean air quality threatened by Sahara Dust plume
By Breaking Belize News Staff: According to reports from Caribbean Loop News, a plume of Sahara dust has been affecting air quality levels across the Caribbean region. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has confirmed that the dust plume has a particulate matter (PM) of 2.5 and a concentration of 10. While the air quality […]
Belizean cyclist Oscar Quiroz achieves lifelong dream by winning Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic
By Breaking Belize News Staff: For Belizean cyclist, Oscar Quiroz, triumphing in the Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic was the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition. This aspiration came to fruition this weekend when he claimed victory in the prestigious race after years of unwavering commitment and effort. In a statement, Quiroz shared his appreciation […]
Police arrest second suspect in murder of American retiree during home invasion in San Ignacio
By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police have arrested the second suspect in the violent home invasion that led to the death of 72-year-old American retiree William Smith in the Tres Puntas area of the Kontiki layout in San Ignacio. The first suspect was arrested after he was injured during a shootout with police at the […]
San Ignacio Easter Fair vendor devastated by theft
By Breaking Belize News Staff: A vendor at the recent San Ignacio Easter Fair is feeling the effects of a devastating theft that occurred overnight during the event. The vendor, who wishes to remain anonymous, had paid for a prominent spot at the fair and was working hard to promote their business. According to the […]
72-year-old American retiree William Smith murdered in violent home invasion in Tres Puntas area of San Ignacio
By Breaking Belize News Staff: A 72 Year old American Retiree, William Maxwell Smith, from New York was murdered in a violent home invasion in the Tres Puntas area near the Kontiki layout in San Ignacio. On April 9th, 2023 at approximately 9:30 am, San Ignacio Police received an urgent call from a male person […]
Dalai Lama apologizes for controversial video showing him asking boy to ‘suck my tongue’
By Breaking Belize News Staff: According to a recent report from BBC, the Dalai Lama has issued an apology after footage emerged of him asking a young boy if he wanted to “suck my tongue”. In the video, the Tibetan spiritual leader is also seen kissing the child on the lips, actions that have caused […]
Violent home invasion in San Ignacio leaves one dead and multiple injured
By Breaking Belize News Staff: On April 9th, 2023 at approximately 9:30 am, San Ignacio Police received an urgent call from a male person via 911, reporting that his friend William Smith was being held at gunpoint by two armed, dark-skinned male persons at his residence in the Tres Puntas area of San Ignacio. The […]