June 8, 2023

Belize City fishermen to pay nearly $100,000 in fines after bust of out-of-season conch and lobster and prohibited fish species

The bust was made by Fisheries Department officials on June 6 at 3:45 a.m. on a vessel located 1 1/2 miles south of the Stake Bank [...]
June 8, 2023

Police no longer holding Jasmine Hartin after clearing up status with court

“Having conducted the investigation, looking at the court order and the statements recorded, there [is] insufficient evident to prosecute Hartin for any offense. Especially since the [...]
June 6, 2023

Shawn Menzies murder trial kicks off with eye witness testimony

After two witness statements were entered into evidence, the main eyewitness to the killing who lived in the area at the time began his testimony.
June 6, 2023

Paul Jex murder trial begins in High Court with eyewitness’s account of killing

The trio, represented by counsel Leeroy Banner, all pleaded not guilty.
June 6, 2023

Accused gunman John Elwin Hyde Jr. arraigned for the murder of Floyd Samuels

This afternoon as Hyde, 26, was being brought with other detainees to Belize City from the island via boat, he was caught on camera trying to [...]
June 6, 2023

Family feud between brother, sister, and girlfriend ends up in court

27-year-old Juan Gomez was charged after allegedly coming home under alcoholic influence and getting into an argument with his girlfriend, forcing his sister Bernarda Rivera to [...]
June 6, 2023

A new mother’s story – false report to police was a cry for help

Perez admits she deliberately and falsely told police that she had been robbed on May 26 near the corner of Vernon Street and Magazine Road by [...]
June 4, 2023

Family of Henry Jemmott reveals details of compensation payments from Jasmine Hartin

Through attorney Leslie Mendez, the family said, “'Her actions have left wounds that will take decades to heal. Being held accountable is not an injustice or [...]