May 7, 2025
Tracy Panton becomes first female Opposition Leader in Belize’s history

Vindication? Opposition Leader says court upheld ‘unlawful expulsion’ from United Democratic Party

The court's findings stated that Panton did not receive a fair hearing, nor was there a proper investigation conducted by the Ethics and Integrity Committee prior [...]
May 6, 2025

Gardenia village farmer remanded for possession of unlicensed ammunition after allegedly threatening residents

Evan Lincoln Moody, a resident of Mile 22 on the Philip Goldson Highway, appeared unrepresented before Magistrate Ludlow Black in Court #1 on Tuesday afternoon. He [...]
May 6, 2025

Defense set to present case in Mason & Rhaburn kidnapping and blackmail trial

On Tuesday, the prosecution, led by Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryl-Lynn Vidal, officially closed its case before noon after calling five witnesses, including the alleged kidnapping [...]
May 6, 2025

Belize City man fined $600 for drunkenly assaulting police officer

Kenrick Gonzalez, a resident of #21 Police Street, appeared unrepresented before Magistrate Ludlow Black in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with aggravated [...]
May 6, 2025

Belama butcher fined for possession of crack cocaine and pipe

Manuel de Jesus Guerrero appeared unrepresented before Magistrate Ludlow Black in Court #1 on Monday, where he was read two charges: possession of a controlled drug [...]
May 6, 2025

Man fined $500 for escaping police custody

John Hyde Jr., now living in the Ladyville area, appeared unrepresented before Magistrate Ludlow Black in Court #1, where he pleaded guilty to a single charge [...]
May 6, 2025

Sandhill man fined $500 for using stolen debit card to buy $200 in drinks with friends

Charles August appeared unrepresented before Magistrate Ludlow Black in Court #1 on Monday morning, where he was read a single charge of theft. He admitted to [...]
May 6, 2025

American tourist fined $300 for importing 24 grams of weed into Belize

Patrick O. Howard, a resident of Brooklyn, New York, appeared unrepresented before Magistrate Ludlow Black in Court #1 on Monday, where he was charged with the [...]