Crime & Violence
Hundreds stage protest outside San Ignacio Police Station
This morning, June 20th the western town of San Ignacio saw hundreds of citizens gathering at the police station to protest, demanding justice for...
Crime & Violence
Mayor Daniel Guerrero speaks on crime wave in San Pedro
In a candid interview with The San Pedro Sun, the Mayor of San Pedro Town, Daniel Guerrero explained that the situation is of grave concern but already there have been progressive talks in finding solutions that will minimize the crime situation on the island
Accidents & Disasters
Belize Coast Guard vessel sinks in Chetumal Bay; 8 rescued by SP Belize Express and Mexican authorities
On board the vessel that sank were eight people, including two Belizeans that had been arrested for smuggling contraband goods from Mexico to Belize
Crime & Violence
Government of Belize Allocates Additional Funds to Combat Crime
The Ministry of Finance has made a special transfer of 300 thousand dollars to the Ministry of National Security for the purchase of special equipment for the Belize Police Department’s reconfigured strategy to combat violent crime
Crime & Violence
Guest Editorial: We need tougher laws… But not for me
Brent Toombs reflects on the recent death of young Jasmine Lowe and why our society plays a role in allowing tragedies like that to happen
Crime & Violence
Join a Neighbourhood Watch and help fight crime
The island Neighbourhood Watch groups are gathering support and members as the residents have now declared that they will fight back against the plague of burglary that has become a daily event in all areas of the community
Crime & Violence
Bodies of missing San Pedro teenagers Edwardo Alamilla and Charlie Espat found in Orange Walk
They were discovered partially buried 50 yards off a feeder road about six miles southeast of Santa Marta Village located on the Old Northern Highway in the Orange Walk District
Crime & Violence
Editorial: Taking back our streets
We are a small island with just a matter of a few miles encompassing our town core and with effective policing; along with community involvement we can take back our streets from the thieves who currently own them