Back in April, the Customs and Excise Department made headlines after a major drug bust, about sixteen pounds of cannabis found in sealed packages coming from the U.S. But what was really shocking was that two customs officers were tied to the investigation. Fast forward
It’s been six months since that big Customs drug bust and now, two officers are officially charged. Siblings Atlee Castillo and Cheryl Castillo-Moreno are accused of helping to bring more than one hundred and fifty pounds of marijuana into Belize. They pleaded not guilty in
The trial of ex-cop Elmer Nah, accused in a triple murder, resumed with intense focus on a New Year’s Eve house search. Officer Jerome Middleton testified about the search, which was captured on body cam footage. But defense attorney Dr. Lynden Jones grilled him on
Cabinet has given the green light for an independent investigation into the abduction of Joseph Budna. This comes after weeks of public pressure and criticism over the police-led probe, which many felt lacked transparency and could have been influenced from within. This move is unprecedented,
Since 2017, Belizeans caught with small amounts of marijuana, ten grams or less, haven’t faced criminal charges. It was a move many saw as progress, maybe even a step toward full legalization. Sounds good, right? Well…while you can possess it, you still can’t legally buy,
While the world marvels at Belize’s Great Blue Hole, there’s another natural sinkhole tucked away in Saint Herman’s Blue Hole National Park. It’s perfect for swimming, hiking, and discovering ancient Maya history, all within a protected area managed by the Belize Audubon Society. Our Zenida
Wednesday marked the first day of CARICOM’s Free Movement of Persons across Belize, Barbados, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Under this agreement, residents of these countries can now live, work, or study indefinitely across these borders once they receive the stamp of approval.
While CARICOM’s Free Movement of Persons officially took effect on Wednesday, questions remain about whether Belizeans fully know the details of this agreement. The government says it is committed to ensuring the public is informed, but opposition leaders, like Senator Patrick Faber, are calling for
A recent High Court ruling has raised serious questions about how much money the Government of Belize pays when acquiring private land for public use. Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton is calling out what she describes as a troubling trend: buying land cheaply, then compensating owners
News Five has confirmed that the teachers’ sickout at the Corozal Community College has come to an end after three straight days. We have been reliably informed that teachers finally received their salary and resumed classes today. The protest stemmed from the teachers not receiving
