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Man sets up fake police checkpoint in Belize City

Over the weekend, a man was detained for operating an illegal checkpoint in Belize City.
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Trial for Laddie’s death Commences in Dangriga

The trial against Kareem Martinez, the police officer who fatally shot Laddie Gillett in July
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Paul Thompson to become CEO in the Ministry of Natural

Former PUP Senator and Albert standard bearer, Paul Thompson is the incoming Chief Executive Officer
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Challenges is Issuing Land Titles in Maya Communal Land Areas

And on the topic of land, we asked Area Representative for Toledo West Oscar Requena
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Minister of Rural Development Speaks on GOB’s Re-Delineation Exercise

Yesterday we told you about GOB’s Municipal Boundaries Re-Delineation Exercise that began in 2012. Well,
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Eight people displaced following fire in Gales Point

The cause of yesterday afternoon’s fire in Gales Point Manatee is still undetermined. The blaze
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Ramnaraces laid to rest today in their hometown of Belmopan

Jon, Vivian and David Ramnarace have been laid to rest today in the nation’s capital,
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Jasmine Hartin Returns to Court

Canadian Jasmine Hartin was back in the San Pedro Magistrate Court this afternoon. Hartin appeared
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Blasting Bullet in Honor of William Dawson?

Last night, there was a shooting at the corner of Pelican and Seagull Streets in
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Private Prosecutor to be Hired for Ramnarace Murder Case

Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, Kareem Musa has indicated that a special
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Private Prosecutor to be Hired for Ramnarace Murder Case

Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, says he is willing to work with the Ramnarace family
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Father Charged for the death of his 4-year-old Son

Forty-year-old Desi Alvarez has been charged for the death of his four-year-old son, Javin. Alvarez
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Are “missing” Belize City men in the country?

Tonight, we can report that two men believed to have vanished without a trace have
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Reports of Haitians ‘Detained’ Persist

Consistent reports to Love News suggest that Haitian Nationals who recently entered the country are
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The police are cracking down on human smuggling

Our newsroom has received reports that the police are manning the doors of the hotel
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Police Minister on Deported Chinese

 In our interview with Police Minister Kareem Musa, we also asked about the nine Chinese
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Police Minister “frowns” on former ACP Marco Vidal’s questioning a

 Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Marco Vidal was captured on surveillance camera speaking to a
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Fire in Belize City Displaces family

A fire early this afternoon broke out on Gentle Street in Belize City. It destroyed
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A Savior of the Streets is lost

Tonight, people in all sectors of society are mourning the death of William Dawson, a
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This is Dr Kenton Hernandez’s Defence

Yesterday, CEO of the Ministry of Health and Wellness Dr Julio Sabido confirmed to reporters
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Preschooler dies in road traffic incident out west

Four-year-old Jahvin Alvarez lost his life last night following a traffic accident on the Valley
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“Mundo” drowned and no one helped

A man lost his life yesterday while taking a swim in downtown Belize City. 52-year-old
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Teen hurt in Duck Run road incident

A 14-year-old boy was hurt in a road accident on Monday evening in Duck Run
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Fire in the south leaves 18 Seine Bight Villagers displaced

Eighteen residents of Seine Bight Village remain displaced after a fire, which they believe was
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Inspector “Charro” Passes

 The Belize Police Department is morning the loss of forty-four-year-old Inspector Graciano “Charro” Briceno. A
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GOB Launches Strategic Plan to Create a Better Future for

The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Economic Development launched the Medium Term Development
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Tanya Lopez’s Future is Looking Bright After PETAL’s Intervention

About a week ago, we brought to you the tragic story of thirty-seven-year-old, Tanya Lopez,
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Will Brad’s Gaming Group Limited Lose Lottery License to GOB?

Brads Gaming Group Limited (BGGL) continues to face uncertainty regarding the future of its license
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BGGL’s Attorney Says it was in GOB’s Plan to Revoke

We also spoke with Former Prime Minister, Senior Counsel Dean Barrow this afternoon, who says
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Ministry of Immigration Continues its Investigation into Asian Migrants

The Ministry of Immigration continues investigations into the influx of undocumented migrants into Belize. For
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Human Remains Found in Belize City

Human remains were found this afternoon in Belize City.  Crime scene technicians were called out
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Yo Creek shooting claims the life of a father of

Tonight, investigators in the Orange Walk District are probing into the most recent act of
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Justice for Laddie Foundation engages for change

The Justice for Laddie Foundation held a “Youth for Change Symposium” in Belize City on
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Group of Asian Nationals Deported from Belize

Today, nine Asian nationals were deported from Belize after authorities determined that their documents were
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Is Marco Vidal Off the Hook?

Police Commissioner Chester Williams today answered questions from the media regarding former ACP, Marco Vidal.
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Elmer Nah’s Attempted Murder Charge to be Upgraded

As for the accused killer cop, Elmar Nah- he has yet to be charged for
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Post-mortem Examination on body of Viviane Belisle-Ramnarace Pending

As we told you, Viviane Belisle-Ramnarace died two weeks after the heinous crime was committed.
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BCS Come Together to Mourn the Ramnarace Brothers and Vivian

The UNESCO World Heritage Centre publicly paid respect to Vivian Belisle-Ramnarace, who passed away over
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Two Men Charged for the murder of San Pedro Businessman

Two men have been charged for the murder of San Pedro businessman, Elvis Polanco. They
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Marco Vidal Questioned by Investigators

Former Assistant Commissioner of Police was today interviewed by investigators in the presence of his
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Belize Assume Presidency of SICA; Official Handing Over takes place

Belize is present at the Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) which ends on Sunday at
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Belize Heads Coordinación Educativa y Cultural Centroamericana (CECC)

And in related news, a ceremony this morning was held to facilitate to transfer of
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AmEx and Belize Bank team up to improve customer experience

Belize Bank Limited and American Express have announced their partnership, which now allows for credit
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Belize Bank’s AmEx relationship: a sign that the tide is

At the Belize Bank launch of its renewed partnership with American Express, we inquired whether
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Marco Vidal Being Sought for Questioning

Police Commissioner Chester Williams confirmed this evening that former ACP Marco Vidal is being sought
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The BPP’s Leader wants the BPD to be overhauled

And the UDP is not the only political party weighing in on the allegations brought
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PM and Ministers participate in Cabinet retreat

In other news, Prime Minister of Belize John Briceño and his Ministers participated in a
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The LOO says GOB’s multi-sectoral approach to crime is failing

One person criticising Cabinet’s retreat is UDP Leader, Moses Barrow. He says that it’s time
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The Belisle/Ramnarace family breaks their silence

A spokesperson for the Ramnarace family spoke to the media today and says that the
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Is their outside interference in the Ramnarace triple murder?

During today’s police briefing, reporters asked ASP Fitzroy Yearwood about reports that suggest outside interference
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Vivian Belisle-Ramnarace remembered a champion in conservation and a loyal

As we told you, hope faded over the weekend when Vivian Belisle-Ramnarace died after she,
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Toledo man shot by police after brandishing firearm

The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, has ordered an internal and criminal investigation into an
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Elmer Nah to face additional murder charges after Vivian Ramnarace

Accused killer cop, Elmer Nah, will be slapped with an additional murder charge after shooting
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Inventing Andre Gray…?

He received the keys to Belize City earlier this week and a few online publications
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Minister Usher says Belizeans need to be educated on their

The People’s Constitution Commission’s (PCC) greatest hurdle will be to educate the Belizean people on
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Minister of Sustainable Development responds to queries regarding Waterloo’s appeal

Waterloo Investment Holdings has announced that it will appeal the Department of Environment’s denial of
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Minister Habet welcomes “Monchi” Cervantes to the Ministry of Sustainable

Prime Minister John Briceno on Friday announced the reassignment of Minister of State Ramon Cervantes,
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Sustainable Development Minister says NEMO needs additional strengthening

Minister Cervantes will focus on the National Fire Service, the Solid Waste Management Authority, and
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What is Happening to the Water in Alta Vista Village?

The villagers of Alta Vista Village, Stann Creek are expressing great concerns about the current
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Lotteries Committee Awaits Response from Brads

The clock is ticking for the Brads Gaming Group Limited (BGGL) as they are expected
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PM Briceño Explains the Portfolio Adjustment of Minister Cervantes

We also asked Prime Minister John Briceno about his decision to reassign Ramon “Monchi” Cervantes.
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Why Hasn’t The Ombudsman Taken His Seat Yet?

And while Minister Cervantes has begun to settle in his new office, Ombudsman Retired Major
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PM Briceño Weighs in Two Weeks after the Implementation of

For some employees this week will be their first pay cheque after the implementation of
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Police Minister Weeds Out the Crooked Cops

Prime Minister, John Briceño, says Police Minister, Kareem Musa is weeding out crooked crops from
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New Medical Facility to be Constructed in San Pedro Town

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed this morning between the Government of Belize and the
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Inflation Rate is 6.2% compared to 2021; SIB says food,

The Statistical Institute of Belize says that the inflation rate is 6.2 percent. That means
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Police Investigating Validity of Home Invasion Report

Police in Belmopan are investigating a report filed by eighty-year-old Candido Martinez and his brother,
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Heritage Bank responds to phishing challenges

The phishing scam, which has been made public in recent days, has led one commercial
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Tourists Rescued from Rising Water Level at Actun Tunichil Muknal

One hundred and fifty tourists at the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave just off the
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ComPol Chester Williams says no Cover-Up in Fareed Ahmad’s Murder

Today, the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, called a press conference to dismiss any claims
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Little Luke’s body found after four days of searching

Over the weekend, the family of 8-year-old Luke Hanson received closure when the little boy’s
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Missing man’s family believes he was killed and his body

The family of 29-year-old Christopher Enrique Sosa, a Belize City man who is missing, believes
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The Latest on COVID in Belize

As for the latest COVID-19 statistics. Dr Diaz explained that the country has experienced six
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The search continues for 8-year-old Luke Hanson

The search for 8-year-old Luke Hanson was suspended just after five o’clock this evening. Today,
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Minister Gilroy Usher Sr. Responds to Claims that the Contractor

Two weeks ago, Port Loyola Area Representative, Gilroy Usher Senior, was ready to hand over
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More Starter Houses to be Constructed in Port Loyola

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) is already looking to build four more
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Port Loyola Mother Receives Home Through MIDH Pilot Housing Project

After two weeks of delay, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) and Port
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Child reported missing in Roaring Creek Village

Efforts to find a child who disappeared near Guanacaste Park in Belmopan have been suspended
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UDP Leader Moses Barrow Urges UDP Voters in Belmopan to

UDP Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow is urging UDP voters in Belmopan to NOT vote for
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Director of Public Prosecutions comments on GOB’s Decision to hire

Police Corporal Elmer Nah remains at the Belize Central Prison. He stands accused of murdering
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LOO Calls on Police to Effectively Fight Crime

Today, UDP Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow is once again calling on the government to solve
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Elderly Valley of Peace Man Reported Missing

A family from Valley of Peace Village in the Cayo District is asking the public
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Christmas day stabbing on La Isla Bonita leaves one injured

A resident from San Pedro is in the hospital recovering after he was stabbed on
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Tour guide drowns while on tour out West

A tour guide drowned over the weekend. 39-year-old Julio Escobar, a resident of Armenia Village,
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Belize City man goes missing on Christmas day

This evening, the family of 27-year-old Akeem Augustine is fearing the worst after the Belize
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Father of four found dead a stone’s throw away from

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found this morning in
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PM Briceño says Interim Sugar Agreement Should Only Be Implemented

The future of Belize’s Sugar industry remains in limbo for the next several days as
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BSCFA to hold emergency meeting tomorrow

While that two years is too long for the Prime Minister, the members of the
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Elderly Woman Perishes Alone in House Fire

Tonight, a family is mourning the loss of its matriarch after she tragically passed away
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NPC decides in John Saldivar’s Favor

Turning now to political news, John Saldivar survived a very contentious meeting of the United
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PM Briceno says Honduras and Guatemala have no case over

Prime Minister John Briceno has responded to Guatemala’s recent release expressing its disappointment with Belize’s
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Elections and Boundaries Commission Chairman Speaks on Redistricting Exercise

The Elections and Boundaries Commission has until July 17, 2023, to produce a report on
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Elections and Boundaries Commission Not Bound by Expert Report

And as we told you earlier in the week, the redistricting case was brought by
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Thieves target ATM at school in the north

Thieves made off with over one hundred thousand dollars from an ATM that was installed
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Police seeks the public’s assistance in the murder of Byron

Police continue to probe into the Saturday night murder of 27-year-old Byron Herrera. The Orange
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Stann Creek man dies whiling receiving treatment for gunshot injuries

And in Dangriga Town, a construction worker lost his life while receiving treatment for gunshot
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Still no arrest in the murder of Cleon Smith and

It’s been a week since twenty-six-year-old Cleon Smith and thirty-year-old Kendale Ramirez were gunned down
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COVID-19 Numbers Are Back Up

Health officials are closely monitoring the number of new COVID-19 cases. That’s because the ministry
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