Police have arrested and charged a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Guinea Grass teenager following a violent barroom dispute on Sunday night. Investigators say an argument broke out inside a village bar and escalated when one of the men involved was escorted out.
Police are investigating a brazen roadside shooting that left thirty-one‑year‑old Belize City resident Javan Clare injured on Wednesday night. According to authorities, Clare was driving toward Belize City when his vehicle came under fire near mile thirty-two on the George Price Highway, forcing his Chevy
In other crime news, a targeted police operation in Belmopan has landed a government employee behind bars and uncovered a sizable drug stash. Police say officers moved in on a home in the Piccini area of the capital and found more than sixteen pounds of
After days of heated debate in the House, the budget discussion shifted to the Senate today, with a much more sober tone. Lead Government Senator Eamon Courtenay opened by warning that Belize faces a rough global climate. He pointed to rising geopolitical tensions, shaky markets,
As Belizeans feel the squeeze at the pump, a new warning is coming from the Senate floor. Business Senator Kevin Herrera says the government is quietly cashing in on rising global oil prices, pointing to what he describes as a sharp spike in fuel‑related tax
The Upper House also clashed over proposed changes to the Sugar Industry Act that would extend tax and duty exemptions for Belize Sugar Industries. Lead Government Senator Eamon Courtenay defended the move, saying it’s critical to support the country’s only sugar factory and protect its
The Government of Belize and the Joint Union Negotiation Team are headed back to the negotiation table. A meeting is scheduled for Monday between both parties. Representative for the BNTU on the negotiating team, Nadia Caliz, told News Five on Thursday that JUNT requested the
Top officials from Belize and Mexico’s State of Quintana Roo came together in Belize City on Thursday, signaling a renewed push to deepen cross‑border cooperation and drive regional growth. The meeting zeroed in on updating a long‑standing memorandum of understanding, with discussions centered on boosting
Hundreds of Belizeans living in Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas are now officially Belizean passport holders after claiming their birthright during a Pass‑Back ceremony. Prime Minister John Briceño and Immigration Minister Kareem Musa personally handed over the documents, marking a milestone moment for the Belizean
More help is coming for families who need it most. The government is expanding Belize’s BOOST Program, bringing new funding to extend support to more low‑income households across the country. BOOST offers cash assistance while keeping children in school and families connected to basic health
