National

National July 8, 2019

House Fire in Griga

a house fire in Dangriga destroyed a home and its contents, with the fire department unable to extinguish the flames in time.

National July 2, 2019

OW Fire Started By a Heater

a fire caused by a faulty water heater destroyed a wooden bungalow in Orange Walk, but the tenants escaped safely with only their clothes.

National July 2, 2019

Belmopan’s Fire Truck Woes

Belmopan's Fire Department struggles with only one fire truck, hampering efforts to combat a recent blaze at a local boutique.

National July 2, 2019

US Embassy Cheers TIPS Upgrade

Belize's upgrade from tier 3 to tier 2 in the US Trafficking In Persons Report was recognized by the US chargé d'affaires as a significant achievement.

National June 28, 2019

Coast Guard Will Monitor SP Lagoon

The Coast Guard will increase its presence in the waters around San Pedro, deploying smaller vessels for better navigation in the lagoon.

National June 26, 2019

New Belizeans By The Bushelful

Dozens of new citizens were sworn in at the Gorge Price Center in Belmopan.

National June 24, 2019

House Fire On George Street

A house fire on George Street in Belize City left an elderly gentleman homeless after spreading from one home to an abandoned house.

National June 24, 2019

A Full Week Devoted To The Cops

Police week 2019 has begun, celebrating the sacrifices of police officers with a week of activities and recognition.

National June 21, 2019

Big Win For PUC At Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the Public Utilities Commission, allowing them to collect a debt from telecoms company Smart.

National June 20, 2019

Long Languishing in Tier 3: US Upgrades Belize on Human Traffic List

Belize has been upgraded to the Tier 2 watchlist for human trafficking by the US State Department after improvements in victim services and anti-trafficking efforts.

National June 20, 2019

Hot Dog Hostilities on Hold, Police Reach Tacos Truce with Food Vendors

Police commissioner Chester Williams discusses a compromise to allow late night street food vendors in Belize City to continue operating until 2:30 AM.

National June 13, 2019

Come To Me, Refugee

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees opened a resource center in Benque Viejo del Carmen to assist incoming refugees and provide information on seeking asylum in Belize.