Saturday, September 20, 2025

Accidents & Disasters

Belize foreign consulate to raise funds for hurricane victims

The Belize Consulate in Miami Florida, USA has set up a 'Gofundme' account with the aim to raise monetary donations to assist Belizeans affected by the storm.

Hurricane Earl leaves a path of destruction on Ambergris Caye

At break of dawn, island residents could be seen walking along the beach area where most of the damage took place. Massive piles of debris belonging to the many dive shops, businesses and docks that had been destroyed made the pass way almost impossible.

Tropical Wave expected to make landfall in Belize; NEMO activates

NEMO is on high alert as Invest 97L is expected to make landfall in Belize as a possible Tropical Storm on Wednesday, August 3rd.

Intoxicated BWS employee wrecks company vehicle

30-year-old Nolan Garbutt Jr, BWS Assistant Supervisor, has reported to The San Pedro Police that on Wednesday, July 20th at around 10:30PM he suffered a car crash.

Fisherman drowns in Northern Ambergris Caye while fishing

The San Pedro Police Department have confirmed a drowning incident that occurred on Monday, July 6th along the northern coast of Ambergris Caye.

Relief efforts for fire victims underway

San Pedro residents are being called upon to join in the relief efforts to help the 88 displaced residents who lost their belongings to fire on June 27th.

88 San Pedro residents affected by devastating fire

June 27th Fire on Pescador Drive: 27 families (88 people) affected. 8 businesses & 3 family homes fully destroyed. 21 families (68 people) lost everything.

Teenager in stable condition after boat accident

A 15-year-old is listed in a stable condition after she was run over by a boat driven by Captain Carlos Franco.