Good evening and welcome to Sports Monday, brought to you by the National Sports Council, I’m Paul Lopez. Tonight, we shine the spotlight on an outstanding young talent making serious moves on the national stage. At just seventeen years old, Estella Quinteros of E.P. Yorke
Police have confirmed that more than $20,000 in seized funds is missing at the Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB), with the Professional Standards Branch now leading an internal investigation. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, speaking at a press briefing today, said the discrepancy was discovered during
Police have served 32-year-old Coast Guard Melvin Quischan with a notice of intended prosecution as investigations continue into the death of his 49-year-old common-law-wife, Auria Ramos. The crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday in Santa Familia Village, Cayo. Officers responding to the scene found
The Belize Defence Force (BDF) has received a major donation of medical equipment aimed at improving its ability to respond to emergencies and treat injuries within its ranks and surrounding communities. The donation was made by Isaac Fehr of Turning Life and includes an ambulance, an
Children at Ladyville Evangelical Primary School returned to class this morning to find their handmade piggy banks smashed open and months of savings gone after burglars broke into their classrooms over the weekend. Several classrooms were ransacked, and dozens of piggy banks made by infant two
Topic: Celebrating Belizean Culture and Community The first leg of the Open Your Eyes Country Tour 2026 officially launched in the vibrant coastal community of Hopkins Village, bringing viewers a lively and unforgettable showcase of Belizean culture, talent, and tradition. From the early hours of the morning,
A man says he was asked to pay more than BZ$210 in customs clearance fees to retrieve a birthday card sent by his 82-year-old mother in the United States. According to the man, his mother paid nearly US$300 through FedEx to ensure the card arrived in
Venezuela's Ambassador to Belize, Gerardo Argote, sat down with a group of Belizean ministers this week to brief them on current conditions in Venezuela and explore ways to deepen ties between the two countries. Embassy officials say discussions covered recent improvements in Venezuela's economy and growth
A disputed game, a letter the league says it never wrote, and a team that threatened to sit out its next match have combined to cast a shadow over the final stretch of the National Elite Basketball League's (NEBL) regular season, which has a $100,000
Higher grocery prices, higher fuel prices and now higher electricity bills. Belizeans are growing frustrated by soaring expenses for basic needs, including electricity. Many customers have reported their latest charges doubled or even tripled. Following mounting complaints across social media, News 5 contacted BEL for further
