Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Accidents & Disasters

Construction worker falls from building in northern Ambergris Caye

A construction worker, identified as 28-year-old Oswaldo Mancia, is lucky to be alive after falling headfirst from the second floor of a construction site in northern Ambergris Caye.

Boat with tourists capsizes near Caye Caulker

A 23-foot boat with nine passengers and two crew members reportedly capsized in the northern coast of Caye Caulker Village on Tuesday, August, 15th.

Traffic accident north of San Pedro Town leaves one person badly injured

A collision involving a Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) vehicle and a motorcycle has left a young lady badly injured.

Maya and Tropic Air planes clip wings at San Pedro airstrip

On Monday, July 24th, a Maya Island Air and Tropic Air plane reportedly clipped wings around 9AM this morning.

Elvin Penner charged for manslaughter

Elvin Penner is out on bail after he was arraigned at the San Ignacio Magistrate Court for manslaughter by negligence, and causing the death of Unitedville resident 41-year-old Kenrick Myvette on Friday, June 23rd.

Family reports killer bee attack

An Ambergris Caye family is happy to be alive after they survived an attack by a swarm of Africanized killer bees.

No Worries quickly responds to their capsized boat

On Thursday, June 22nd, a ‘No Worries Tours’ boat capsized outside of the reef near Mexico Rocks Marine Reserve.

Family of Zaeem Torres speaks about tragedy that took his life

6-year-old Zaeem Torres, from San Pedro Town lost his life on Thursday, April 13th in a tragic drowning incident.