Saturday, September 20, 2025

Accidents & Disasters

Triple R Water Emergency Response Team and BCG assist three islanders involved in boat accident

A boat collision on the lagoon side of Ambergris Caye on Saturday, January 26th has left 57-year-old island resident John Austin with a severely injured arm and two others with minor injuries. Providing assistance was the Rickilee Response and Water Rescue (Triple R) along with their Evacuation team, who took the three victims to the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II.

Belize Red Cross Trains and Donates Equipment to NEMO

Minister of Transport and National Emergency Management, Hon Edmond Castro, this morning received on behalf of NEMO a donation of equipment from the Belize Red Cross to assist in disaster preparation and response.

San Pedro Christmas Day fire victim still need help

If anyone would like to help the family, they can contact them by calling 631-5010. The primary items needed is material to build back their house, and school supplies for their grandchildren. Any help is greatly appreciated.

San Pedro Christmas Day fire still under investigation

The San Pedro Fire Department’s investigation into a fire that destroyed a family home on the Marina Drive Area, south of San Pedro Town on December 25th, is still inconclusive.

Family spared in Christmas fire; home destroyed and one injured

The San Pedro Fire Department continues to investigate a fire that destroyed a family house on Tuesday, December 25th located near Marina Drive south...

Island basketball player, Raoul ‘Thumpy’ Roches recovering at KHMH after traffic accident

Roches, who plays with the San Pedro’s Tiger Sharks basketball team, suffered massive head and body injuries when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a cement wall in Santa Elena Town in the Cayo District.

Local Musician John Stanley donates to Hope Haven

Local singer and songwriter John Stanley presented an $852.72 donation to Hope Haven after performing a series of shows at local eateries.

Iguana Juan’s Restaurant holds fundraiser dinner for Boca del Rio fire victims

Over $2,000 was collected during a fundraising dinner held by Iguana Juan's Restaurant & Bar. Proceeds will go towards helping victims of the August 4th Boca del Rio fire.