Community and Society
Child ‘kidnapping’ case opens questions on child custody laws
The public is reminded that under the Laws of Belize when a marriage or common-law union dissolves, the same benefits as maintenance and a division of properties are equal, but the child custody is not. When married couples separate, the custody of the child is equally shared (50 %) to each parent, which means both have a saying in all decisions involving the child. When in a common-law union breaks, 100% custody automatically goes to the mother, and the father only has visiting rights. However, a father can always fight that decision via the Family Court if he has proof that the mother is a harm to the chil
Community and Society
Hope Haven receives donation; continues work in the community
Hope Haven continues to do great work on the island of San Pedro Town, and one of their focus is providing shelter for children of Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
Island Children enjoy annual Lions Pancake Brunch with the Easter Bunny
The fundraiser saw parents bringing their children to enjoy a morning full of activities and delicious pancakes.
Community and Society
San Pedro Police looking for father who allegedly kidnapped son
San Pedro Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Luis Manuel Llanos, who has been accused of kidnapping his son Jaysen Manny Lanos and is allegedly in San Pedro Town.
Community and Society
U.S. Embassy Belmopan Celebrates Ms. Sharon Matola—the Embassy’s “Woman of the Year 2019”
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. of the U.S. Embassy Mr. Keith Gilges hosted an official ceremony and reception yesterday to recognize and honor the Embassy’s “Woman of the Year 2019” Ms. Sharon Matola.
Business & Economy
New Belikin Store opens in San Pedro Town
Belikin Beer opened a new store on #10 Coconut Drive, right across Tropic Air's Terminal in San Pedro Town on Friday, April 5th.
Community and Society
SanBIRDrano Birding Group participates in annual bird-a-thon
It was a day for the birds when five enthusiasts met up in San Pedro on Saturday, April 13th to participate in the sixth annual Belize Bird Conservancy’s Bird-a-thon and fundraiser.
Community and Society
National Police Statistics register a decrease in major crime during the first three months of 2019
The results show major crimes like murder, robbery, burglary, theft and carnal knowledge have decreased in the first months of 2019, in comparison with the same time frame in 2018. The statistics also look at the crime activity during the past three months in different areas of the country and a comparison of crime per 100,000 habitants for the same period in 2018 and 2019.