Prime Minister John Briceño is steering clear of discussions about a possible BTL/Speednet acquisition. He confirmed that his brother has direct investments in Speednet. On the other hand, the government that he leads is the majority shareholder in BTL. So, is there a conflict of
It’s the moment thousands of Belizeans wait for every December, the grand finale of our Gimme 5 Christmas giveaway. After a week of excitement, charity, and live draws, this year’s jackpot landed in Orange Walk. The lucky winner? Leilani Leiva, a young expectant mother who
Gunfire erupted Tuesday night just after 7:30 in Belize City’s Lake Independence area on M & J Street near La Croix Boulevard. The attack left two teenage boys and a 60-year-old woman injured. All three victims were rushed to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Two have
Prime Minister John Briceno is pushing back against criticism from the United Democratic Party (UDP) over the rising cost of living. Speaking on Open Your Eyes, Briceño acknowledged that imported goods have driven up expenses but stressed that his administration is working to ease the burden.
Talk of a major shake-up in Belize’s telecom sector has intensified as BTL is exploring the purchase of Speednet Communications and several cable companies. The potential move has raised public concern about monopoly control and political influence. Prime Minister John Briceño dismissed suggestions that his family’s
The northern border of Belize is sitting at the centre of rising tensions linked to cartel influence and cross-border criminal networks. This morning, Prime Minister John Briceño said the threat is not new, but his government is tightening control inside the Freezone to “keep these
The Public Service Union (PSU) is asking its members to vote on how to move forward in its dispute with the government over the proposed transition of the Belize Tax Service to a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority (SARA). The union declared a trade dispute in early November
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of multiple Belizean nationals as part of its ongoing “Worst of the Worst” enforcement initiative, carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The program targets undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes,
El ex ministro de Agricultura y representante del Área Sur de Orange Walk, José Mai, rompió su silencio esta semana y habló en exclusiva con News Five sobre su sorpresiva salida del Gabinete. Su renuncia, presentada el diecisiete de noviembre con efecto inmediato, ocurrió tras
La líder del UDP, Tracy Panton, afirmó que muchos beliceños aún no aceptan la explicación dada por el primer ministro respecto a la renuncia de José Mai al Gabinete. Aunque dijo que su partido le desea lo mejor al ex ministro si realmente enfrenta problemas
