Police say a familiar name is once again at the center of gun violence in Belize City, after twenty‑year‑old Devaun Garcia, who has walked away from serious charges before, was arrested with a loaded nine-millimeter pistol he allegedly tried to toss while running from officers.
For twenty‑five years, Belize’s National Health Insurance program has been presented as one of the country’s boldest attempts to close the gap between who gets care and who gets left behind. Today’s contract‑signing ceremony was more than a photo‑op; it revived a fundamental question Belize
In other health news, the Ministry of Health and Wellness says it’s not rising violence by people with mental illness that worries them, it's how many are slipping through the cracks until a crisis hits. Officials remind Belizeans that people with mental health conditions are
A housing squeeze on Ambergris Caye is pushing frustration to a breaking point, and now one political voice on the island is calling for action. UDP Belize Rural South caretaker Gabriel Zetina is sounding the alarm over skyrocketing rent in San Pedro, saying residents are
Tonight, a quiet storm is building inside the Belize Carnival Association, one that could redefine the country’s biggest September celebration. News Five has confirmed that several Belize City carnival bands have been meeting behind closed doors with a team of investors promising to take Carnival
Tonight, on Belize on Reel, we head north to the quiet fishing village of Sarteneja, where a simple community sign is doing much more than welcoming visitors. It’s telling a story. The vibrant mural splashed across the letters was created by local artist Aruderio Carrillo,
Still in Sarteneja Village, there’s growing frustration tonight where a rural high school is still without a permanent home. Parents and students say that after more than four years of makeshift learning, the quality of education is slipping, and resources are being stretched to the
For many Belizeans, immigration is something we hear about in headlines or political debates. But for thousands of people living quietly among us, it’s a daily struggle, marked by fear, uncertainty, and an incredible amount of resilience. Tonight, we bring you the story of a
What happened in Port Loyola on Wednesday wasn’t just another land certificate handout, it was a reset button for hundreds of families. Three hundred residents walked away not only with paperwork, but with a path forward. In a community that has long struggled for resources,
A major shake‑up is hitting one of Belize’s biggest sporting traditions. For nearly thirty years, the La Ruta Maya race has ended in downtown Belize City, where crowds line the riverbank and paddlers sprint to an electric finish. Now, a proposal to move the finale
