¿Que Pasa Corozal? https://quepasacorozal.com/ Providing Corozal and the rest of Belize with News & Entertainment Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:27:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://quepasacorozal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-qpc-logo-small-32x32.png ¿Que Pasa Corozal? https://quepasacorozal.com/ 32 32 San Ignacio/Santa Elena Low-Lying Bridge Replacement Starts March 2025 https://quepasacorozal.com/san-ignacio-santa-elena-low-lying-bridge-replacement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=san-ignacio-santa-elena-low-lying-bridge-replacement Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:27:20 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9114 San Ignacio/Santa Elena Low-Lying Bridge will soon be replaced with a modern structure. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing has partnered with M&M Engineering Consultants Ltd. for the project. The new bridge which replaces the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Low-Lying Bridge will feature reinforced concrete with pre-cast elements. It will span 95.5 meters with nine […]

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Justine Anthony Missing – Authorities Seek Public’s Help https://quepasacorozal.com/justine-anthony-missing-belize/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=justine-anthony-missing-belize Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:09:24 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9110 Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Justine Anthony from Belize City. She was last seen on Tuesday at 9:30 PM. Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers at 922 or the nearest police station. Join our Facebook Messenger group today and get a direct link to every new article posted!

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Online Criminal Records Registry Launches in Belize https://quepasacorozal.com/online-criminal-records-registry-belize/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-criminal-records-registry-belize Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:32:36 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9106 The Online Criminal Records Registry is now live, modernizing law enforcement in Belize. Sixteen Belize Police Department officers completed specialized training on this system at the National Police Training Academy on February 14. The Online Criminal Records Registry allows users to apply, pay, and receive police records entirely online. This initiative enhances convenience, transparency, and […]

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San Pedro Municipal Airport Upgrades Runway for Safer Flights https://quepasacorozal.com/san-pedro-municipal-airport-runway-upgrade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=san-pedro-municipal-airport-runway-upgrade Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:17:44 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9103 San Pedro Municipal Airport has completed a major runway rehabilitation, improving safety and efficiency. The Belize Airports Authority (BAA) invested in upgrades, including thermoplastic markings, LED runway lights, and modern taxiway lights. These enhancements at San Pedro Municipal Airport ensure safer take-offs and landings while improving overall aircraft movement. The project strengthens aviation capacity, supporting […]

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk – Corozal Hosts 1st Annual Event https://quepasacorozal.com/childhood-cancer-awareness-walk-corozal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=childhood-cancer-awareness-walk-corozal Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:25 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9100 The Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk in Corozal District is happening on February 22, 2025. Organized by the Corozal Lions Club, this event raises awareness and supports children battling cancer. Participants should arrive at 5:30 AM at Town Hall for the lineup. The walk starts at 6:00 AM and follows this route: The Corozal Community Hospital […]

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Dog Skins Found in Merida Park Sparks Fear Among Residents https://quepasacorozal.com/dog-skins-found-in-merida-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dog-skins-found-in-merida-park Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:41:52 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9095 Dog skins found in Merida Park have left residents terrified and outraged. The gruesome discovery, near a local market, has raised serious concerns about pet safety in the area. Locals stumbled upon black plastic bags emitting a foul odor early in the morning. Inside, they found dog skins and other remains, alarming the entire neighborhood. […]

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PG Magistrate Attacked in Courtroom – Magistrate Sashawna Thompson Targeted https://quepasacorozal.com/pg-magistrate-attacked-sashawna-thompson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pg-magistrate-attacked-sashawna-thompson Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:15:35 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9092 PG Magistrate Attacked: Magistrate Sashawna Thompson faced a shocking assault today inside the Punta Gorda courtroom, forcing an indefinite halt to all court proceedings. A defendant suddenly jumped from the dock and charged at Magistrate Sashawna Thompson with an electric fan. Police officers in the courtroom acted fast, tackling the attacker before he could cause […]

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Former Guatemalan Congressman Sentenced to 18 Years for Drug Trafficking https://quepasacorozal.com/former-guatemalan-congressman-sentenced-drug-trafficking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-guatemalan-congressman-sentenced-drug-trafficking Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:04:41 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9089 Former Guatemalan congressman José Armando Ubico Aguilar will spend 18 years in U.S. federal prison for drug trafficking, AP reports. A Texas court sentenced him on February 11. Ubico Aguilar, 45, admitted to helping smuggle cocaine into the U.S. and relaying drug-related information and money for an international trafficker. He helped move at least 450 […]

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Unpaid Benefits: Retired Public Officers Demand Payment After 30-Year Wait https://quepasacorozal.com/unpaid-benefits-retired-officers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unpaid-benefits-retired-officers Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:57:42 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9086 Retired public officers took to the streets, demanding their long-overdue unpaid benefits. Nearly 30 years ago, the government refused to give them salary increments. Lisbeth Castillo, interim vice president of the Association of Beneficiaries and Retired Public Officers, led the protest. She said they wanted to raise awareness and pressure the government to act. “We […]

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Home Invasion on George Price Highway https://quepasacorozal.com/home-invasion-george-price-highway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-invasion-george-price-highway Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:05:43 +0000 https://quepasacorozal.com/?p=9080 A home invasion on George Price Highway left a retired security officer shaken. Around 12:10 AM, armed intruders broke into his home and attacked. A gunman pressed a weapon to his face and demanded money. The startled homeowner struggled to respond. Another intruder searched the room for valuables. The criminals seemed to know their target. […]

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