In May 2025, we shared a story about a mother who sought financial assistance for her mentally ill son Brenton Young. Tonight, Bernadine Young is once again seeking public support for her son. She says that he is currently being rehabilitated at Jacob’s Rehabilitation Farm
Belizean girls are stepping into tech with confidence, as the “Lead Like a Girl” initiative returns bigger and more energetic in its fourth year. One hundred and forty students from thirty-five high schools are diving into coding, games and digital challenges, turning curiosity into real career
The controversy surrounding immigration officers at the Western Border who were placed on administrative leave after calling in sick continues to escalate. The president of the Public Service Union (PSU), Dean Flowerts, is now accusing the Ministry of Immigration of serious breaches of administrative procedure,
Jericho Humes disappeared under suspicious circumstances from his home in Dangriga Town on April 1st. On Thursday, Arseneia Humes, his sister, told News Five that her brother is dead. According to Arsenia, police called in the family to identify a body found in an advanced state of
Jamaican reggae singer Ernie Smith, known for classics like Pitta Patta and Duppy Gunman, passed away Thursday night at a hospital in Florida. His wife, Claudette Bailey-Smith, confirmed to The Jamaica Gleaner that Smith had undergone one surgical procedure and was awaiting another when he died.
The Caye Caulker Village Council has launched a petition drive to trigger a referendum on the future of parcel 815, land originally designated for the island’s police station. In a post to residents, the council urged all registered voters who support keeping the parcel for its
Creative Drinks Made Simple On this morning’s Open Your Eyes show, host Sabreena Daly welcomed Miss V and Marvin for an exciting Grace segment that highlighted fun and refreshing drink ideas. The segment focused on how viewers can easily create delicious beverages at home using Grace
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving a 22-year-old woman in Orange Walk. One man has been detained pending investigation. According to police, the incident happened on Wednesday. The women told investigators that she was at her home when her male neighbour visited and asked
Police in Corozal are investigating an attempted murder after a 20-year-old man was shot multiple times Thursday night. Wilbert Jonathan Vellos, a construction worker, was rushed to the Corozal Community Hospital around 9:30 p.m. on April 16 with gunshot wounds to his body. According to initial police
There’s a new vibe at the New Beginnings Youth Development Centre. The Government of Belize has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme to launch a game-changing initiative aimed at flipping the script on how the country supports vulnerable youth. The project, “Strengthening Youth Governance and
