An online post warning of an imminent heatwave in Belize has been making the rounds on social media, raising concern among residents already bracing for the annual dry season heat. While the increased awareness may be helpful, meteorologists say the information being circulated is simply
Free health care is drawing big crowds in Belize City. A four‑day medical mission led by the Seventh‑day Adventist Church is offering everything from dental services to general health consultations and organizers say the response has been overwhelming. Today, News Five’s Paul Lopez stopped by
Commuters are raising concerns after reports that some bus operators have increased fares without government approval. One passenger told News Five they were charged five dollars for a regular Belmopan run that should cost four. Express service is normally priced at $5. The passenger provided
The University of Belize has announced the semi‑finalists for the fourth annual Prize for Investigative Journalism, recognising reporting that tackled some of the country’s most pressing issues. Three investigations have been shortlisted: News Five’s ‘Stella Maris Child Drowning’ by Paul Lopez, Hipolito Novelo, Darrel Moguel, George Tillett,
Police are investigating the disappearance of Marcos Canti, the First Alcalde of Indian Creek Village, after he failed to return home from his farm on Monday afternoon. According to police, Canti, 41, left his home around 2:30 p.m. to tend his farm near Pine Hill Village.
With hurricane season fast approaching, international experts, meteorologists, and disaster managers are meeting in Belize this week for a high-level workshop aimed at improving forecasting and early warning systems. The three-day training, supported by the U.S. National Hurricane Center and global partners, focuses on advanced storm
Hundreds of Belizeans are crowding into the Belize City Civic Center as a four-day free health expo continues to draw a growing demand for medical services. The medical brigade brings together more than 230 international volunteers, including local medical professionals. The health expo is offering free
The United States has enforced a naval blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks between the two countries fell through this week. U.S. Vice President JD Vance accused Iran of “economic terrorism” for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, one of the
Advocacy groups and labour leaders challenged the Ministry of Health and Wellness's enforcement policy over access to contraceptives. Just before the MOHW's press briefing on Monday, the Promoting Empowerment Through Awareness for Lesbian and Bisexual Women (PETAL) warned the requirement for prescriptions could create new barriers
Tensions rose in Indian Creek Village, Toledo, on Monday evening after the village’s alcalde was reported missing, leading to unrest that resulted in property damage and concerns among residents about their safety. Marcos Canti’s machete, bicycle, and cuxtal were found abandoned sometime after 3 p.m., where
