Belize Coast Guard Rescues Man Floating 17 Miles Offshore on Makeshift Raft

On Monday, the Belize Coast Guard rescued a man approximately 17 miles south of Belize City, near Blue Field Range, in the Caribbean Sea. The man was calmly sitting in a bucket on top of a round metal makeshift raft. The Coast Guard appealed to the public …

Belize Government Defends LPG Importation Reforms at CCJ

Today marks the first day of a two-day hearing before the Caribbean Court of Justice involving a constitutional dispute from Belize. The appellants—the Controller of Supplies, the Minister of Economic Development, and the Attorney General—are challenging a …

US fugitive arrested in Belize on child pornography charges

The U.S. Marshals apprehended a fugitive sought by the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office on 11 charges of possession of child pornography. Gregory Roth, 67, was apprehended in Belize after fleeing the United States to evade criminal prosecution. The …

Fire Destroys Belize City Building

A fire broke out early this morning at a two-storey wooden building located at the intersection of Victoria and Castle streets. The blaze started around 6:00 a.m., and fire crews responded and managed to extinguish the flames shortly after. Footage from …

Costa Rica Hosts Belize in CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualification

After last Friday’s thumping 7-0 victory in Belize, Los Ticos now head home for the return leg in the CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification play-off tonight. By virtue of holding a seven-goal advantage, the tie is already all but a foregone conclusion. …

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning a Possible Cause of Death for 3 Women Found in Belize Hotel: Reports

Police are investigating whether carbon monoxide poisoning could have played a role in the deaths of three American women after their bodies were found at a hotel in Belize last month.  On Feb. 24, authorities in the country identified the victims, who …

Belize man charged with rape of US tourist in San Pedro

Belize authorities eye carbon monoxide in deaths of 3 American tourists

Authorities in Belize are taking a closer look at the possibility that carbon monoxide poisoning may have played a role in the deaths of three Americans last month. As the families of the dead released a statement Monday seeking answers one month since …

Police Increase Patrols in Belize City After Gang Shooting

Crime March 24, 2025 No Comment 132 The Belize Police Department says it has implemented several measures to prevent a flare-up of violence in Belize City following a gang-related shooting. Since the murder of 21-year-old Floyd McFadzean, police have …

Teen Charged With Murder in Deadly Belize City Shooting

Crime March 24, 2025 No Comment 126 Tonight, a teenager is behind bars after he allegedly shot and killed one man and left three others injured in a gang-related shooting. On Saturday, police arrested and charged 18-year-old Shenyon Levi Barrow, for the …