Tonight, newly surfaced documents appear to show a company linked to the brother of Minister of National Defense Oscar Mira receiving a significant payout, nearly four hundred thousand dollars. What’s raising eyebrows isn’t just the amount, but how it was billed, forty-four separate invoices, all
With public scrutiny intensifying over Defense Ministry spending, attention is now shifting inside the system itself; who approves the payments, and how? As scrutiny continues over payments made to the siblings of Minister Oscar Mira since 2020, Defense Minister Florencio Marin Junior is pointing to
After days of mounting criticism, Minister of Home Affairs, Oscar Mira, is finally speaking out, and distancing himself from the controversy. News Five caught up with him this afternoon at a police awards ceremony in Belmopan, where he addressed growing concerns over government contracts awarded
A quiet ambition is now turning into a full-fledged political push for Belize City’s top job. Councilor Allan Pollard has officially stepped forward, filing his application for the mayoral race with a growing base of supporters backing his move. Arriving with energy and visible momentum,
A courtroom clash is now putting Belize’s watchdog system front and center. Retired Major Gilbert Swaso isn’t just challenging the Government in court; he’s testing how well the country’s oversight institutions are really working. At the heart of the case is a bigger question: can
The Coastal Plain Highway, one of the country’s biggest infrastructure projects, is back in the spotlight tonight after recent flooding left sections of the road damaged. Originally designed and contracted under a U.D.P. administration and later completed under the P.U.P., the highway was meant to
Police Commissioner Dr. Richard Rosado is rebutting criticism of the latest state of emergency, saying it’s already delivering results where it matters most, bringing suspected killers into custody. Speaking in the wake of a deadly weekend that has reignited debate over the effectiveness of SOEs,
A minister’s cyberbullying complaint is facing legal blowback, raising questions about how the law is being used. Attorney Dickie Bradley is weighing in on Minister of Home Affairs Oscar Mira’s complaint against former UDP Chairman Alberto August, and he’s not convinced it holds up. Bradley
After a four-year break, the Belize Police Department is reviving a long-standing tradition, honoring the men and women who serve on the frontlines. Today, more than three hundred officers stepped into the spotlight, receiving awards and promotions for their dedication and sacrifice. It’s a moment
Tensions are still rising in Indian Creek Village over the extraction of bush sticks, as confusion over permits and authority fuels ongoing disputes. What started as one resident trying to gather materials to build a home has escalated into a full-blown conflict, deepening divisions between
