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Father of one killed by police during alleged shootout

Police in Orange Walk Town are under fire after an officer shot and killed 19-year-old
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Deputy Commander of NICB says Investigators Recovered Surveillance Footage

Since Saturday night’s fatal shooting, police officers have been canvassing four miles of road where
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ComPol Williams says Officers’ Body Cams were not on

While the police’s investigation into the matter has shed more light on what transpired, investigators
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Criminal and Internal Investigations Launched

The Belize Police Department has also launched an investigation to determine whether the officers will
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ComPol Williams Says Officers Used Excessive Force

The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, says the officers involved in the shooting death of
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Intoxicated Officer Caught Stealing

Police Commissioner Chester Williams says he is embarrassed after one of his police officers was
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Mark Luis Castellanos Charged with Murder

Police have arrested and charged the man they believe murdered 51-year-old Julian Villanueva in the
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One man Charged for the murder of Frank Garcia

Investigators have made progress in the murder investigation of Frank Garcia. The 28-year-old was shot
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Ari Vanzie Senior Dies in Collision

A resort manager from Roaring Creek Village, Cayo District, lost his life after being injured
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Belize City man stabbed during brawl at basketball tournament

A construction worker was stabbed during a brawl at a basketball tournament in Belize City
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Teenager attacked and stabbed while head to the store

A fourteen-year-old minor was stabbed on Friday night, a stone’s throw from his home. According
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Better Infrastructure at BDF’s Price Barracks Camp Coming

Ground was broken this morning at Price Barracks in Ladyville for the construction of two
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Panamanian-registered Vessel Runs Aground East of Drowned Cayes

A huge cargo vessel named “Herca – 1” remains grounded tonight east of Drowned Cayes. 
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Poultry Prices Increasing

Effective today, consumers will be paying an average of ten cents more per pound of
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DYS Launches Independence Youth Hub

The youth in Independence Village now have greater access to personal development and skill-based training
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DYS Gets New Vehicle

The Department of Youth Services was also given a vehicle. Cadle explained how the vehicle
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Creating More Jobs for Residents of Dangriga

More than one hundred residents of the culture capital, Dangriga Town, graduated from a job
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Discussing Belize’s Sustainable Ocean Plan

The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute held an information session on the Belize Sustainable
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Alfonso Sanchez is UDP’s Standard Bearer for Toledo West

The United Democratic Party is holding a convention in the Toledo West constituency to elect
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Belize’s Jaguars Lose to Guatemala

And, in sports news, Belize’s Jaguars were defeated 2-1 by Guatemala’s national team. Last night,
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The Belize Police Department issues press release on the death

The Minister of Home Affairs, Hon Kareem Musa and the Commissioner of Police extend their
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PM Briceño Delivers Speech to Conclude Three-Day Budget Debate

After a robust discourse that took place over the past three days, Prime Minister John
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SFXCU Members Want the Central Bank’s Administrator Out!

In a show of solidarity and determination, members of the Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union
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Cayo man targeted in early morning murder

A man was murdered in the wee hours of this morning in the Cayo District.
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Toledo man killed in road traffic incident

A man was killed this morning in a road traffic accident in the Toledo District.
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Fire damages office at Agusto Quan Store

A small fire caused damage to an office at Agusto Quan Store last night in
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Belize City man robbed at gunpoint

A Belize City man is lucky to be alive after he was robbed at gunpoint
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National Met Services Expressed Need for Met Officers

The National Meteorological Services of Belize is facing a challenge to meet the demand for
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Effects of Climate Change Lead to Increased Daily Temperatures

The National Meteorological Services of Belize has reported an alarming increase in temperature in the
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Weather Patterns Are Becoming More Extreme Over Time

The National Met Office also attributes climate change as being the root cause for the
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Belize Rural North Area Rep speaks on works in his

 Today, Belize Rural North Area Representative Marconi Leal Sr. will be rising to offer his
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Ministry of Youth and Sports to launch the Belize Western

The Ministry of Youth and Sports will be opening the doors to the Belize Western
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Raquel Rodriguez Celebrates Women’s Month

As part of Women’s Month, Belmopan artist Raquel Rodriguez of Raquel Art launched a program
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E.P Yorke Students showcase their business skills

Today, hundreds of students gathered at the Marion Jones Sports Complex in Belize City to
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CITCO installs traffic light on St. Thomas Street

The Belize City Council is hoping to improve the flow of traffic with the installation
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The Belize Gospel Expo to be held in Belmopan

This weekend, Belizeans from across the country will be gathering to praise God at the
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PG School Celebrates Career Day

Career Day was held in Punta Gorda Town. Senior Correspondent Paul Mahung has the story.
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Is CEO Marconi Leal Jr on his way out?

Is Chief Executive Officer Marconi Leal Junior on his way out of the Ministry of
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Marconi Leal Jr. is not on personal leave

We also spoke to Leal’s father, Marconi Leal Senior, the area representative of Belize Rural
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Father of Canaan Student says No Official Report on Sexual

Back in January, a parent of a female student of Canaan SDA High School came
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Haitian Nationals Detained; Immigration Officers Are Concerned

Concerns of officers at the Department of Immigration have been brewing amidst the reported maltreatment
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Teacher and Student get in confrontation at Canaan SD High

The Ministry of Education today released a statement related to a viral video that captured
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Irregular Migrant Movement Can be Mitigated through Strategic Migration Schemes

The Ministry of Immigration has been conducting investigations into the increasing number of undocumented migrants
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GOB Consults With Yemeri Grove and Laguna Villagers Regarding Land

The Government of Belize continues to dialogue with the people of Yemeri Grove and Laguna
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Minister Balderamos-Garcia Responds to LOO Comments During Budget Debate

The Minister of Human Development, Dolores Balderamos Garcia, responded to comments made by the Leader
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Albert Area Rep. Tracy Panton Criticizes the PM’s Budget Presentation

Day two of the 2023-2024 budget debate got underway this morning at the National Assembly
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Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler Responds to UDP Area Rep.

And as we thought, Panton’s budget debate contribution attracted stinging responses from members on the
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Minister Oscar Requena Responds to UDP’s Criticisms

And doubling down on Tracy Taegar Panton was Toledo West Area Representative Oscar Requena. Requena
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International Rotary Club donates $10,000

Ten Thousand dollars was donated to a school in the Toledo district for a much-needed
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A walkthrough of Roaring Creek Village

Government officials including Minister Rodwell Ferguson and members of the Belize Police Department conducted a
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Amnesty Program in Belize Looking to Wrap Up

As the days are winding down to the end of the Amnesty Program’s extension period,
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UNCHR to Provide Post-Amnesty Support in Belize

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is looking to strengthen the agency’s partnership
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Outstanding Belizean Women Recognized at NCW Award Ceremony

Twenty-five women from across the country were today recognized by the National Women’s Commission during
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Belize Observes World Met Day

Today, Belize joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Meteorological Day 2023, with
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Belize to face off against Guatemala in official Concacaf match

Tomorrow, Belize and Guatemala will be facing off on the football pitch. The Belize Jaguars
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Association of Beneficiaries and Retired Public Officers Protests in Belmopan

Members of the Association of Beneficiaries and Retired Public Officers are protesting in Belmopan today
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PM Briefly meets with Protestors

As mentioned, during the protest, Prime Minister John Briceno, accompanied by Public Service Minister Henry
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2023-2024 Budget Debate Kicks Off

The 2023–2024 budget debate is underway in Belmopan today. Kicking off the debate was Leader
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DPM Cordel Hyde Tells LOO to Get Facts Right

Following the Leader of the Opposition’s speech was Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde. Before speaking
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Education Minister Responds to LOO Comments

The third speaker to participate in today’s budget debate was Education Minister Francis Fonseca. Fonseca,
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Minister Dolores Baldaramos Garcia Tells LOO he should have read

Also doubling down on the LOO’s budget debate contribution was Minister of Human Development, Families,
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Police Minister Speaks on Crime

Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, Kareem Musa, was the fifth speaker today.
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PM Briceno comments on Non-Profit Organizations Bill

The Non-Profit Organizations Bill has been a controversial topic since its inception, leading to concern
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Conflict of Interest at NHI in OW ?

The Government of Belize is gearing up to roll out the NHI program in the
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Teodoso Ochoa Digital Connect Center Launched

The Teodoso Ochoa Digital Connect Center was launched yesterday in San Ignacio. The second to
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Belize celebrates World Water Day

Today, March 22, is World Water Day, and the local community is celebrating the importance
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BAPDA needs your help!

The Belize Assembly for Persons Living with Diverse Abilities (BAPDA) says they are underfunded and
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International Volleyball star Nia Grant in Belize

American volleyball athlete Nia Grant is in the country for five days, and she’s gearing
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Central Bank tells the BCUL the SFXCU needs to be

The Central Bank of Belize says it has informed the Belize Credit Union League Limited
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Minister of Sustainable Development meets with Barranco Villagers

The Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management, Orlando Habet, recently met
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The Garifuna Collective is back in Belize

The Garifuna Collective is back in Belize after a successful tour of Australia and New
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Public Service Workers Trust Philip Castillo says the Court had

We also spoke to Philip Castillo. He is the lead trustee of the Public Service
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The Status of the Public Service Workers Trust

And as for the status of the trust, a nationwide consultation with beneficiaries ended last
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How Much Money does the PSWT Have?

Now, if the trust is dissolved, there is the expectation that several additional challenges will
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BSI’s Fairtrade certification Suspended, BSI says it won’t affect farmers’

Belize Sugar Industries Limited today fired off a press release responding to what it says
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President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Visit Belize

Tsai Ing-Wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), will lead a delegation on an
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St. Matthew’s students devastated by school fire

Yesterday, we told you about the horrible fire that destroyed a huge portion of St.
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Belize Experiences A Shortage in Trained Urologists

The demand for urologists in Belize is on the rise as more and more people
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Prevailing Urological Disease in Belize is Kidney Stones

Belize is facing a rising concern over kidney stones, one of the leading urological diseases
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More Improvements Needed in the Medical Field

Byron Simmons also called for the improvement of medical services offered to Belizeans. In an
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Minister Dolores Balderamos Garcia Meet with Mayas of Southern Belize

Dolores Balderamos Garcia, the Minister of Indigenous Peoples Affairs, recently met with villagers in the
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UNO Belize launches its Dynamax Plus additive package

Since 2012, UNO Belize has been providing top-quality service to motorists nationwide. But, fueling up
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Belize Hosts Genito-Urethral Reconstructive Surgery

A medical workshop on genito-urethral reconstructive surgery was held in Belize. The workshop brought together
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Special Education Needs in Schools Are Being Met

During the past year, the Ministry of Education established a Special Education Unit, which has
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Rock Your Socks With Us for World Down Syndrome Day

Belize joins the rest of the world today in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. This
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Dangriga Streets Being Ungraded

The Dangriga Town Council has partnered with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing to
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The Garifuna Nation Goes from Belize to Baliceaux

The Garifuna Nation recently returned from a trip to North America and the Caribbean aimed
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Belize City man needs your help to stay alive

A Belize City man is pleading for the public’s assistance in obtaining lifesaving treatment for
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Ministry of Sustainable Development signs MOU with Nine Wildlife Rehabilitation

Earlier this month, Belize joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Wildlife Day.
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Roaring Creek Resident Murdered Late Saturday Night

Police continue an investigation into the Saturday night murder of 23-year-old Roaring Creek Villager, Floyd
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One dead and two injured in early morning RTI

Tonight, a well-known disc jockey is dead and two others are recovering after they became
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Tire Blowout Leads to Deadly Crash on Hummingbird Highway

Down in the south, police are investigating a road traffic incident that claimed the life
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One Minor Critical and the Other Dead Following Motorcycle Incident

In the Orange Walk District, two minors were victims of a road traffic incident after
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St. Matthew’s Government School ravaged by early morning blaze

Tonight, the faculty, staff, and students of St. Matthew’s Primary School are devastated after a
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MOE pledges to assist St. Matthew’s Government School

The Ministry of Education says it will be working in close collaboration with the Ministry
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US Government releases 2022 Country Report on Human Rights Practices

The US Government has released its 2022 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Belize.
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Police Say Many Discrepancies Were Found in the Belmopan Home

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a reported home invasion that occurred in Belmopan on
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Residents of Eight Mile Community Discontent with Drain Works

Residents of the Eight Mile Community on the Western Highway in Belize are expressing concerns
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