Are men associated with a Mexican cartel threatening Corozal Police?
by Charles Gladden
ORANGE WALK, Thurs. Feb. 27, 2025
The lifeless body of Raheem Usher, 29, a construction worker of Libertad Village, Corozal District, who was reported missing for over a month, was found on Thursday morning,...
Sample ballot paper showing the colour red assigned to three candidates in one division
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Feb. 27, 2025
What’s in a colour? For Moses “Shyne” Barrow, especially in the face of a looming...
(l-r) Leon Westby, George Meighan and Jason McKenzie; sentenced
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Feb. 27, 2025
Tonight, 3 of 4 men convicted last week Friday, in connection with the Scotia Bank Belama Branch big robbery heist...
BK Davis
by Charles Gladden
BELIZE CITY, Wed. Feb. 26, 2025
The Bliss Center for the Performing Arts hosts a solo concert by visiting Steinway Artist BK Davis on Thursday, February 27, at the Bliss in Belize City.
Davis’...
If you can win in Belize like people win in the USA and other “first world” countries, you have a victory like no other. It’s an exclusive club. Our...
Election “silly season” is here, when political parties are earnestly courting the electorate, and presenting their manifesto platforms for running the business of the nation if given the chance...
Earlier this week the court dismissed a case brought by a trio of concerned citizens (led by Jerry Enriquez) who were seeking a court order that the general election...
“The P.U.P. won the general elections of 1989 only to lose again after it called early elections in June 1993, a year and a half before it was constitutionally...
by Charles Gladden
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Feb. 27, 2025
The Justice for Humans Project is fighting for the voter rights of persons remanded behind bars at the Belize Central Prison, with the 2025 General Election on the horizon and the big showdown slated for March 12, less than fourteen days away. The Project’s aim is to allow prisoners on remand and serving sentences of twelve (12) months or less to vote in the upcoming and any other elections.
Attorney Michelle Trapp, a group member, is leading the charge, assisting prisoners who can’t afford to retain a private attorney. The group is fighting for the voting rights of those prisoners whose circumstances demonstrate...
by Charles Gladden
BELIZE CITY, Fri. Feb. 21, 2025
The National Commission for Families and Children (NCFC) hosted a media workshop on Friday, February 21, in Belize City, on the media’s key role in reporting accurate, child-friendly, and sensitive topics that affect children in the country.
As mentioned above, the workshop was used to bring together media members, law enforcement and child advocacy organizations to discuss best practices in reporting that align with ethical standards and community values. The media plays a pivotal role in shaping public perception and discourse.
The workshop highlighted key topics such as reporting child-sensitive and family-centered issues with care, maintaining accuracy while respecting privacy and dignity, and promoting...
On Saturday afternoon, February 22, I attended a memorial Mass for the late Peter "Chukku" Young at the venerable Holy Redeemer Cathedral, where I served Mass for priests like William Thro and Leo Weber when I was a young boy.
Peter died way back in mid-July last year in Jamaica, where he had lived for several decades. His family chose February 22 for the memorial in Belize because it would have been his 80th birthday.
Chukku Young was a dynamic, ebullient, sociable personality in Belizean life, especially sports, in the 1960’s. His best friend was definitely Owen "Sonny" Meighan, another famous Belizean athlete. Chukku was also close to Colin Thurton. Peter...
by Charles Gladden
BELIZE CITY, Mon. Feb. 24, 2025
Former village councilor of Hattieville and Justice of the Peace, Tyrel Requeña, Sr. was shot and killed on Saturday, February 22, at a residence in that...
