Crime & Violence
Three Ambergris Caye Fishermen arraigned and remanded for Attempted Kidnapping, Burglary and Wounding
Fishermen Ruben Avalos Martinez, Mark Hernandez & David Lopez have been charged for Attempted Kidnapping, along with Burglary and Wounding of San Mateo resident Virgilio Gomez Alverto.
Crime & Violence
Memorial service held for Mario Graniel and Dr. Gary Swank; Ambergris Caye registers a year with zero murders
A year after their tragic murders, a memorial service was held to honor Dr. Gary Paul Swank and Mario Graniel Sr. at the north-west coast of the island.
Crime & Violence
Island businesses taking measures to deter crime during the pandemic
To deter a spike in crime, businesses on the mainland & island are now requiring customers to remove face coverings before entering establishments.
Conservation
Five of seven Scarlet Macaws survive after being confiscated from Guatemalan poachers
FCD rangers were mounting cameras to monitor the poaching of endangered Scarlet Macaws inside the Chiquibul when they encountered 2 armed Guatemalan poachers.
Conservation
Two islanders charged for possession of protected Nurse shark and out of season Conch and Lobster
Angel Alfonso Diaz and Ledvin Ixpatac faced 7 different charges after being detained with out-of-season conch, lobster, and a nurse shark, which is a protected species in Belize.
Business & Economy
ComPol Chester Williams visits the islands to clarify COVID-19 regulation enforcement
After images surfaced showing overcrowding on boats allegedly carrying 'essential trave;' passengers to the islands, ComPol Williams visited the islands to seek ways to address and enforce a plan for the public transportation system to adhere to social distancing and mandatory mask-wearing.
Crime & Violence
Gang members pledge to maintain the peace in Belize City after being released from prison
Gang members will be re-arrested and sent back to Belize Central Prison if they break any law or the peace treaty signed with the Conscious Youth Development Program.
Crime & Violence
Over 450 persons arrested countrywide for breaching curfew regulations
Despite urgent pleas to stay home during the COVID-19 crisis in Belize, 458 people have been arrested countrywide for breaking curfew, being out past 8PM and before 5AM.