American tourists found dead in Belize, and officials suspect drug overdoses
Three American tourists visiting Belize have recently died at a beach resort, local officials say, and officials are investigating the deaths as possible drug overdose. Belize officials identified the women as Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar (26). The young woman died on Saturday in a Central American country. The bodies of […]
3 American women found dead at Belize resort with booze and gummies
Three American women were found dead at a beach resort in Belize. Officers are looking at possible drug overdose after finding “alcohol and some gummies” in the room. Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26, were all found from Libya, Massachusetts, at Royal Cahal Beach Resort in San Pedro on Saturday, police […]
Belize removes Queen Elizabeth’s image on bank notes as ‘step in decolonisation’ | Belize
Belize has taken a “significant step” towards ridding itself of the remnants of colonialism by replacing the image of Queen Elizabeth II on its dollar bill with that of the national hero. Belize Central Bank Governor Kareem Michael announced the new design of the banknotes late Thursday, noting that in addition to improved security and […]
Annabelle Carlson, 15, recalls the moment her leg was ripped off during a shark attack in Belize
A Colorado teen who lost her leg in a shark attack in Belize over the summer felt like she was in a “tug of war” with dangerous sea creatures as she tore off her limbs and injured her hand. said. On August 6, Annabelle Carlson, 15, was on a diving trip with her family and […]
Tropical Storm Nadine to hit Belize, Mexico with heavy rain
Just hours after Tropical Storm Nadine was named by the National Hurricane Center on Saturday, a new storm system is expected to swirl over land and drench Belize and southern Mexico with several inches of rain. Tropical storm warnings extend from Belize City in Belize to the popular Mexican resort towns of Cancun and Cozumel. […]