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
Accidents & Disasters
Woman attacked by crocodile south of San Pedro Town
A female tourist was attacked by an estimated 10 to 12-foot crocodile while swimming in the sea on Monday, August 12th after 9PM.
Accidents & Disasters
Letter to the Editor: Lifesaving Lessons with Butane
If your gas tank is leaking, call the Fire Department (206-2372 or 911).
Accidents & Disasters
San Pedro Fire Department contains two fires
The San Pedro Fire Department (SPFD) responded to two separate fires reported in downtown San Pedro and the San Pedrito Sub-division. The first incident happened inside one of the rooms at the Conch Shell Inn off Barrier Reef Drive on Wednesday, August 7th. The second was on n Thursday, August 8th at around 4:30AM, when a fire was reported in San Pedrito.
Accidents & Disasters
Heart failure determined to be cause of diver Steve Vorhaus’ death
66-year-old Steven Williams Vorhaus dies while diving on Ambergris Caye.
Accidents & Disasters
Post-Mortem results say Edwin Mai drowned in San Pedro Town
37-year-old Edwin Ricardo Mai died on Saturday, July 6th while swimming off the coast of downtown San Pedro. Although witnesses rushed him to the nearest clinic in the vicinity, he was pronounced dead on arrival around 3PM.