Glock Pistol Stolen in Belize City Burglary Under Investigation

Crime April 22, 2025 No Comment 121 Police are investigating a reported burglary at a residence located at the corner of New Road and Victoria Street in Belize City, where a firearm and ammunition were reported stolen from an unoccupied upper flat of a two …

New FAO Rep for Belize, Jamaica, and Bahamas Begins Tenure

Belize has a new representative for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, (FAO), Argentinian national Dr. Mariana Touza. Dr. Touza, who has the responsibility for Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Belize, officially began her tenure last …

Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday, Belize Declares National Mourning

Many in Belize are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday after serving as the head of Catholic faith for twelve years. In a show of national respect, all Belizean flags will be flown at half-mast from midday Thursday until his …

Burrell Boom Businessman Robbed at Gunpoint in Belize City

Crime April 22, 2025 No Comment 110 Police are investigating an armed robbery reported by 27-year-old Carlos Nembhard, a business owner from Burrell Boom Village, Belize District.  According to police reports, Nembhard visited the Crimes Investigation …

Compol: Belize’s “Porous Border” Needs to be Addressed

After multiple encounters with immigration officials, the hijacker successfully re-entered Belize and bought a ticket for a domestic flight. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams expressed uncertainty about how Taylor managed to cross the northern border …

30 False Killer Whales Stranded Inside Belize's Reef

Over 30 false killer whales are currently stranded inside Belize's reef. False killer whales - which are actually dolphins - are usually found in deeper waters, but can get disoriented. According to Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Jamal Galvez, they…

Unraveling The Mystery Of Taylor's Illegal Entry Into Belize

Chito Martinez, only MLB player from Belize, dead at 59

Former Orioles outfielder Chito Martinez, the first and still only MLB player from Belize, has died, the team announced on Tuesday. He was 59. “We mourn the passing of former Orioles outfielder Chito Martinez, the only native of Belize to play in the …

MLB World Mourns Devastating Loss as Orioles’ 59-Year-Old Belize Veteran Passes Away

It’s a tough day for the New Orleans Orioles, or rather the whole baseball community, and anyone who had the honor of knowing Chito Martinez. The former Brother Martin veteran and the first and only MLB player born in Belize has passed away. He was 59 …

Mass stranding of Pilot Whales reported near Drown Caye, Belize City

Views: 456Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025. 3:25 pm CST. By Zoila Palma:  A mass stranding of pilot whales has been reported near Drown Caye, just off the coast of Belize City. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Belize, in coordination with …