Accidents & Disasters
Accidents & Disasters
Boat collision near Caye Caulker claims the life Orange Walk resident Oscar Cornel
A tragic boat collision on Boxing Day, December 26, 2019 took the life of 30-year-old Oscar Cornel, a Councilor of the Trial Farm Village...
Accidents & Disasters
Belize Port Authority levies charges in water-taxi explosion deaths
The Belize Port Authority (BPA) has concluded its investigation into the explosion that occurred on May 5, 2019, on a boat docked at the Ocean Ferry Water Taxi Boat Terminal in Belize City. Charges have been brought against boat Captain Ernesto Delgado, as well as boat companies San Pedro Water Jets International and Ocean Ferry Belize. The explosion took the lives of eight-year-old Kimberly Melissa Guy, ten-year-old Yamiri Yasmin Guy, and injured several other persons.
Accidents & Disasters
Gustavo Lizarraga Jr. drowns on Ambergris Caye
On Friday, November 8th, 25-year-old Gustavo Lizarraga Jr., a Belizean laborer of San Pedro Town, drowned while fishing. The Police Department's official report states that around 12PM, Lizarraga Jr., along with his cousin went south of San Pedro Town en-route to the Barrier Reef area, which is approximately one and half miles east of the shore to fish. They were without life jackets.
Accidents & Disasters
BEL Team to Assist with Hurricane Restoration in Abaco, Bahamas
A team of five Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) employees travelled to the Bahamas on Sunday, October 13 to assist Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) with hurricane restoration efforts on Abaco Island.
Accidents & Disasters
Caye Caulker fire leaves one dead and several families homeless on Independence Day
A fire on Caye Caulker in the early morning of Independence Day has left one dead and as many as 16 people homeless.
Accidents & Disasters
NEMO assists Caye Caulker fire victims
The victims of the tragic Independence Day fire in Caye Caulker are being assisted by NEMO with food and basic items to help get back on their feet.
Accidents & Disasters
DOE to evaluate damages after catamaran runs aground on the reef
DOE says that initial observations show that the reef has sustained damage. Port Authority says if someone is held responsible, they can face charges for damages in a court of law.
Accidents & Disasters
Fire in Boca del Rio believed to be electrical
Investigations revealed that this latest fire began from the ground floor and is believed to be linked to an electrical outlet where a cell-phone had been left charging
