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Terrible accident for athletes on Philip Goldson Highway

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Caye Caulker’s Ocean Academy Dolphins boys basketball team, on their way to the regional finals in Orange Walk Town, experienced a horrific accident on Friday evening; 5 still hospitalized - 3 in critical care, 2 in a coma by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 2,...

Firearms licensing process revamped

Photo: Hon. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs BELMOPAN, Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024 The Firearms and Ammunition Control Board (FACB) held its inaugural meeting on January 5 this year with the supporting legislation being enacted...

Buckingham Palace honors ACP Howell Gillett

by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 2, 2024 Well-known police officer, ACP Howell Gillett, Commander of National Community Policing at the Belize Police Department, was honored by Buckingham Palace in London, England for Service...

World AIDS Day observed in Belize

Photo: Enrique Romero, Executive Director, National AIDS Commission In Belize an estimated 3,700 are living with HIV, with 80% of those persons knowing their status by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 2, 2024 Belize joined other countries worldwide...

Two Belmopan taxi men reported missing

Photo: Juan Raymundo and Marvin Cante, missing by Charles Gladden BELMOPAN, Mon. Dec. 2, 2024 Two taxi drivers from Belmopan have been reported missing. The men have not been seen since Wednesday, November 27,...

Man charged for 2023 San Pedro murder

Photo: Jaylil Adanai Clarence E. Usher, charged by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Fri. Nov. 28, 2024 Police have captured the man who they believe orchestrated the murder of 19-year-old Keon Jamal Quiroz, a resident of the...

Burrell Boom and surrounding villages underwater!

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by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024 Last week, it was reported that most of Crooked Tree Village in the Belize District was submerged under water that flooded the area following the downpour of Tropical Storm Sara, thus making it difficult for village residents to commute without the assistance of boats. Several days later, Burrell Boom Village and surrounding villages were also inundated by the high-rising water from the Belize River which spilled over into homes and covered the village’s main entrance, making it impossible for lower vehicles to enter. Amandala visited the Burrell Boom Village on Wednesday afternoon, November 27, and while it was impossible for us to go...

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Georgia!?

“Georgia! Oh, Georgia!” Thus began a famous song by the legendary soul/gospel singer, Ray Charles. He was talking about a lady who blew his mind, so to speak. But,...

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Mercedes Pais gets 12-year sentence for manslaughter

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by Charles Gladden BELMOPAN, Fri. Nov. 29, 2024 Mercedes Pais, 62, also known as “Rudy,” was...

Immigration and Customs forms to be electronic

by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Nov. 28, 2024 The Cabinet has announced via press release that Immigration and Customs departure and arrival forms at the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) will be electronic starting December 1, 2024. The change is a collaborative effort involving the Department of Border Management...

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