The outgoing Minister of Education, Oscar Requena, has addressed recent criticisms as he prepares to return to the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, and Local Government following the recent cabinet reshuffle. Requena firmly rejected claims that he had disparaged teachers, stressing his respect for the
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Central Transit Garage on Lords Bank Road on Thursday night. According to reports, around 9:10 p.m. on November 13, watchman Ruben Yam was stationed at the front gate when two men approached. One was armed with a
Young parliamentarians in Belize made their voices heard on Friday, 14th November 2025 at the Fifth Annual National Children’s Parliament in Belmopan. The special sitting at the National Assembly brought together young parliamentarians, Members of Parliament, teachers, principals, and parents to debate issues affecting children and
Police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Mitzellie Sujellie Cruz for fourteen counts of theft following an investigation into missing company funds. On July 10, Vicki Andrea Quetzal, the manager of BIOMEDS Limited, reported to police that an internal audit revealed irregularities. Investigators found that between May and
Having diabetes, cancer, or even obesity could now stand between visa applicants and entry into the United States. Under new guidelines rolled out by the Trump administration, immigration officers have been instructed to consider common health conditions when deciding who gets in. State Department officials defended
Prime Minister John Briceño is defending his Cabinet reshuffle, telling News Five in an exclusive interview that the changes were driven by reflection, timing, and the need to place ministers where they can be most effective. Briceño said the fifth anniversary of his administration presented
Despite his administration’s strict stance on immigration, President Donald Trump has openly defended the H-1B visa programme, arguing that the United States lacks the homegrown talent needed to compete globally. His remarks, made during a Fox News interview with host Laura Ingraham, have triggered sharp
Prime Minister John Briceño has congratulated Bishop Philip S. Wright on his election as Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies. In a statement, the PM described the milestone as “a moment of pride and distinction for the Anglican Community in Belize
Belize and Quintana Roo officials from Mexico met on Wednesday in the Corozal Free Zone to talk business, borders and better cooperation. The talks covered several big topics, including how both countries can tackle gender-based violence, deal with worsening beach erosion in the Chetumal Bay, improve
Belizeans can expect another wet day with mostly cloudy skies, periods of rain, a few scattered showers, and a low chance of isolated thunderstorms. The weather will be most active over northern and central areas, as well as offshore, according to the latest forecast from
