Accidents & Disasters
Accidents & Disasters
Fisherman Rescued After Missing at Sea
A San Pedro fisherman, Elbin Sanchez, was rescued on Monday, July 21st, after he went missing off the island's coast. His colleague, Abner Vargas, reported that they had gone fishing in a kayak when Sanchez was nowhere to be found.
Accidents & Disasters
San Pedro Boatman Recovering from Injuries Following Boat Explosion
A 22-year-old man is recovering after sustaining first-degree burns in a boat explosion on Wednesday, July 16th. Jose Duran had just refueled his vessel and was heading south of San Pedro Town when the explosion occurred onboard. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and Duran was taken to a medical facility for treatment.
Accidents & Disasters
Jet Ski Explosion in San Pedro Leaves One Injured
A jet ski operator, Jeffrey Molina, suffered minor injuries after the watercraft he was using exploded on Saturday, June 14th, shortly after refueling. The incident happened around 10:30AM at the Gas and Go station near the entrance of the San Mateo area.
Accidents & Disasters
NEMO Prepares for the 2025 Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30. In anticipation of what is predicted to be an above-average season, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) personnel in Belize Rural South have been actively participating in preparedness workshops.
Accidents & Disasters
MoEST Education Officer Dies in Road Traffic Accident in San Pedro
A 41-year-old teacher identified as Brian Keith Castillo passed away just before dawn on Monday, May 19th, in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. According to reports, Castillo was involved in a golf cart incident in the San Pedrito Area. He was visiting the island and had been involved in a volleyball tournament held the day before, on Sunday, May 18th.
Accidents & Disasters
“Early Warnings for All” workshop aims to enhance emergency response preparations in Belize
From May 5th to 7th, the Ministry of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and the National Meteorological Service (NMS), hosted the first National Consultative Workshop on Early Warnings for All (EW4All) at the Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel. This three-day event brought together key stakeholders from various sectors to review and enhance Belize's early warning systems, aimed at reducing disaster risk and improving climate resilience.
Accidents & Disasters
Police investigate deaths of two foreign nationals in falling accidents
San Pedro Police are investigating the deaths of two individuals—one Mexican national and one Canadian national—who fell from buildings in separate incidents. Both incidents occurred north of San Pedro Town. The first occurred on Saturday, April 26th, at a construction site, while the second occurred early the following morning at a resort.
Accidents & Disasters
Passengers injured in plane hijacking now recovering at home, pilot Howell Grange speaks on incident
On Thursday, April 17th, a shocking incident occurred in Belize when an American national, Akinyela Taylor, 49, hijacked a Tropic Air flight en route from Corozal to San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Taylor threatened the passengers with a knife and inflicted severe injuries on three individuals, including the pilot. The injured victims—San Pedro businessman Fitzgerald Brown, Tropic Air employee Franchesco Castaneda, and Pilot Captain Howell Grange—were rushed to hospitals in Belize City following the life-threatening situation. The ordeal ended with Taylor being shot when the plane finally landed at the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA).
