Belizeans Observe National Service Day

Belizeans celebrated national service by performing community service for the elderly and needy, planting trees, beautifying public spaces and erecting a bronze statue of Father Of The Nation George Price. National Service Day, 19 September is the anniversary of the …

Belmopan Flag Raising Kicks Off 2024 September Celebrations

In September, Belizeans celebrate their nation’s history with patriotic events. This month commemorates Belize’s Independence Day. This year’s theme for the September Celebrations is “A Nation Proud and Free: Belize @ 43” reflecting the nation’s spirit of unity, courage, and …

Belize Military Deploys Drone Squadron

The Belize Coast Guard today launched its drone squadron tasked with enhancing maritime and border security, and narcotics interdiction, at a ceremony held at the BCG headquarters in Belize City. The squadron uses Perimeter 8+ UAVS, acquired with assistance from …

Belize Govt: Beryl Will Not Make Landfall In Belize

Cabinet convened to receive a detailed briefing on Hurricane Beryl and our nation’s preparedness efforts from Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon and National Emergency Coordinator Daniel Mendez. Hurricane Beryl is anticipated to impact the Yucatan Peninsula late tonight through early tomorrow, …

Belize Lawyer Receives 10 year Sentence Abetment To Murder

High Court Justice Nigel Pilgrim has handed down a ten-year sentence to Oscar Selgado, effective 8 March 2024, emphasizing that “no sacred cows and no one is above the law.” Selgado, a fifty-four-year-old criminal defence attorney, was found guilty of …