While the New Year has started with violence and murder, it's not all bad because there were new lives which started yesterday.
One of those newborn babies is Romarion Williams the first born of the new year, who is now 2 days old, and 7News had a chance to meet his parents and him at the KHMH.
Here's what his parents told us about what they hope his life will be like:
Daniel Ortiz
"Your baby is the first for the New Year. Tell us what's the feeling for you right now."
Tanesha Lopez - Mother
"Amazing, this was great, awesome. I feel good."
Reporter
"When was your due date?"
Tanesha Lopez
"The first of January."
Reporter
"So, he was born on the due date."
Reporter
"And it's your first child?"
Tanesha Lopez
"Yes, it is my first."
Daniel Ortiz
"What challenges do you see yourself having, being a new mother?"
Tanesha
"I have to show a good example, teach him the right way, and make him be somebody good in life."
Roman Williams - Father
"I prayed that he would be a blessed kid, but I didn't know that we would be on TV, and all that. I'm very happy. We're happy."
He was born at 12:25 am. His parents along with several others received donations from representatives of Santiago Castillo, Brodies, and the Belize City Lions Club.
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