标签： Belize

In a significant stride towards disaster preparedness, the Belize River Basin has unveiled an upgraded flood alert system, offering residents up to three hours of advance warning before potential floods. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management in collaboration with Taiwan ICDF and National Taiwan University, emphasizes both technological innovation and community engagement. The project has equipped disaster response teams with specialized training, fostering a robust partnership between Taiwanese experts and local agencies such as the Department of the Environment, the National Meteorological Service, Hydrological Service, and NEMO. Community-centric activities, including hands-on workshops in St. Paul’s and Willows Bank, a live drill in Santa Familia, and public awareness sessions, have been instrumental in enhancing preparedness. Families were also provided with essential preparedness kits. The initiative culminated in a celebratory closing ceremony, featuring a project video, heartfelt testimonials, and certificates for trained community members. This collaborative effort underscores the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding lives and property against natural disasters.

Belize authorities are currently investigating the mysterious death of 72-year-old Linda Morgan, whose body was discovered in the bathroom of her home in the Fresh Pond Community near Burrell Boom, Belize District, on the early hours of Thursday, October 23, 2025. Morgan was found with cut wounds on her legs, raising suspicions about the circumstances surrounding her demise. Police confirmed that there were no signs of forced entry into the residence, and Morgan did not live alone, adding complexity to the case. During a press briefing, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Stacy Smith revealed that officers were called to the scene at approximately 3:00 AM and were led to the bathroom, where Morgan’s unresponsive body was discovered. The forensic unit has processed the scene, collecting several exhibits, and investigators are recording statements from potential witnesses. A post-mortem examination has been scheduled to determine the official cause of death, while police continue to follow leads in this perplexing case. No information regarding Morgan’s medical history has been released at this time.

Belize City is reeling from a tragic home invasion that claimed the life of 35-year-old Delecia Flowers and left her teenage daughter hospitalized. The incident occurred in the early hours of October 24, 2025, on Complex Avenue, where police responded to reports of a burglary around 3:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered two injured women inside the residence. Both were rushed to the hospital, but Flowers succumbed to her injuries, while her daughter remains in stable condition.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed that investigators are pursuing multiple leads to identify the perpetrator of what she described as a ‘heinous offence.’ Despite ongoing efforts, no motive has been established, and police have not addressed reports of a prior altercation involving Flowers’ son and a group of young men hours before the attack.

The victim’s family has taken to social media to demand justice, expressing their grief and frustration. A relative lamented, ‘Nobody knows how we feel right now… The government and the police, they need to do something about it. They’re taking women’s lives like they’re dog, cat, and rat.’ The relative also shared the emotional toll of witnessing the aftermath of the attack, expressing hope for her niece’s recovery so she can provide crucial details about the incident.

Authorities have not yet determined whether the crime was a targeted attack or linked to gender-based violence, stating only that the investigation is ongoing. The community remains on edge as police work to bring the perpetrator to justice and prevent further tragedies.

In a significant drug interdiction operation, law enforcement authorities have apprehended three individuals following the seizure of 49 pounds of suspected cannabis during a highway checkpoint on Monday night, October 20, 2025. The operation, conducted by the Mobile Interdiction Unit and Highway Interdiction Team, unfolded when a silver Ford Escape approached the checkpoint. Upon being informed of the officers’ intent to search the vehicle, the driver attempted to flee, leading to a pursuit and eventual interception. Two male occupants managed to escape, but a thorough search of the vehicle revealed multiple parcels of suspected cannabis. Two women, Whitney Doris Alford, 21, from Unitedville, and Lisa Marie Gonzalez, 31, from Santa Elena, were detained at the scene. Francisco Ernesto Landaverde, 23, from San Ignacio, later surrendered to authorities. All three individuals—Alford, Gonzalez, and Landaverde—have been formally charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply. This operation underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and illegal distribution networks.

In a significant early morning operation on October 20, 2025, law enforcement authorities in Dangriga Town seized a substantial cache of illegal drugs and a firearm. The raid, conducted at approximately 4:00 a.m. at a residence on Magoon Street, uncovered a nine-millimeter pistol, 45 rounds of ammunition, 462 grams of cannabis, 41 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and 787 grams of cocaine. The operation culminated in the arrest of 56-year-old Charles Peebles, a resident of Magoon Street. Peebles faces multiple charges, including ‘Kept Firearm Without a Gun Licence,’ ‘Kept Ammunition Without a Gun Licence,’ and several counts of ‘Possession of Controlled Drugs with Intent to Supply.’ This operation underscores the ongoing efforts by local authorities to combat drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession in the region.