BELIZE

Apr 18 2025CRIME

Unusual Hijacking in Belize Leaves Three Injured

In a bizarre turn of events, a U. S. citizen seized control of a small plane in Belize. This incident occurred on a Thursday, leaving three people hurt. The hijacker was later shot and killed by another passenger. The plane, operated by Tropic Air Belize, had 14 people on board, including the hijacker. The hijacker, identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, took control o...

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Apr 18 2025CRIME

Plane Hijack Ends in Tragedy

A small plane in Belize was the scene of a dramatic incident. A man from the US took control of the aircraft, putting 14 passengers in danger. The hijacker, named Akinyela Sawa Taylor, used a knife to take over the flight. Two passengers were hurt, with one suffering a serious stab wound to the back. Taylor demanded to be flown out of the country. However, another p...

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: Tropical Depression Sara Hits Belize & Honduras

Imagine waking up to find your home flooded, again. That's what residents in Belize and Honduras faced when Tropical Storm Sara hit. After pounding Honduras' northern coast for days, Sara weakened to a tropical depression upon reaching Belize. Experts warned of heavy rain causing flash flooding and mudslides. Sara's not done yet, though; as it moved inland, it was ex...

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