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July 30, 2024

Domestic violence decline – cases reported decrease but too many still silent, says Commissioner of Police

Eight of every ten such reports are filed by females and the majority are those between the ages of 20 and 49, while males between the [...]
July 30, 2024

Port Layola’s bolster lineup with Colombians for Central American Cup debut against Guatemala’s Antigua GFC on Tuesday

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Excitement is building as Premier League of Belize champions Port Layola make their debut in the Concacaf Central American Cup against Guatemala’s Antigua [...]
July 29, 2024

Man released after victim drops out of unlawful sexual intercourse prosecution

The accuser and her mother indicated that they no longer wanted to continue in the matter.
July 29, 2024

San Ignacio trio plead guilty to manslaughter in Coast Guard beating; must pay compensation

The trio were each ordered to pay $5,000 in compensation to the parents of the victim, Aurelio Montero Junior, by January of 2025 but were released [...]
July 29, 2024

Joseph Budna alleges ‘state conspiracy’ as he is arraigned for abetment to murder charges

But as he was being led away by police, he told reporters that the State is out to get him and that he fears being found [...]
July 28, 2024

Gerson Guerra pleads guilty, receives fine in first use of plea bargain legislation in High Court

Passed in June, according to attorney Erin Quiros of Balderamos Arthurs LLP, the new legislation allows the prosecution and the accused to discuss possible alternative sentences [...]
July 28, 2024

Danny Mason kidnapping trial heads toward conclusion following no-case submission

The trial judge's ruling on this interim matter sets the stage for the defense to present its case, with both Mason and Rhaburn expected to testify.
July 28, 2024

Attorney O.J. Elrington to stand trial for rape in High Court – will charges be dismissed due to DPP’s actions?

During the proceedings, Elrington was represented by his father, Senior Counsel Hubert Elrington, while the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Cheryl Lynn Vidal, represented the Crown.