Public Service Union President Dean Flowers has accused three of Belize's top financial watchdogs of enforcing laws on everyone but themselves in a lengthy statement. According to Flowers, Financial Secretary Joseph Waight has ignored the Fiscal Transparency and Responsibility Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 95 of 2010,
Public Service Union (PSU) President Dean Flowers is encouraging Belizeans to participate in Friday's anti-corruption protest being organized by the United Democratic Party (UDP). He says the demonstration should be viewed as a stand against corruption rather than support for any political party. Flowers told News
The Ministry of Defence audit is no longer just about the "Mira Millions." Prime Minister John Briceño says investigators will examine the ministry's finances all the way back to 2015. It is a period that covers both the previous UDP administration and the current PUP
Taiwan and eastern China are preparing for Typhoon Bavi, a powerful storm forecasters say could be one of the strongest to hit the region in decades, as southern China continues recovering from deadly floods left behind by Tropical Storm Maysak. Chinese authorities say at least 39
A New Look for Belize’s Coins Belizeans will soon begin seeing a brand-new series of coins in circulation, each proudly showcasing one of the country's national symbols. On today’s episode of Open Your Eyes, Delroy Rhaburn, Assistant Manager, Currency Management, Banking, Investment & Currency Department at the
Five police units across Belize are receiving brand new patrol vehicles, an investment expected to deliver what communities want most: faster responses and safer streets. The Government of Belize announced on Thursday that it has handed over five new Isuzu D-Max pickups to strengthen police operations
Prime Minister John Briceño this morning confirmed the government's $10,000 payment threshold is about to change. It was revealed during a CTV3 interview livestreamed on his official Facebook page, where Briceño defended former Miss Universe Belize Isabella Zabaneh for clearly stating her position about government
Meat Master has issued a public statement defending its business dealings with the Ministry of Defense following News Five's report examining more than $435,000 in payments made to the company over a two-month period. The company says recent media reports and public commentary about its supply
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is showing signs of collapse after both sides launched fresh attacks, with new strikes reported across the region and concerns growing over a wider escalation. Iran said US forces carried out additional strikes Thursday against locations in
Retired BDF officer Major Lloyd Jones says soldiers are being treated like an afterthought, arguing that the issue with military rations points to deeper problems within the system. Jones told News Five that the difference between the money allocated for rations and what eventually reaches
