A Belize City man is behind bars tonight, charged in connection with a deadly Labor Day shooting. Twenty-two-year-old Jamal Brackett, a construction worker from Mayflower Street, has been arraigned for the murder of sixty-one-year-old Carlos Enriquez Avelar. Brackett appeared in court this morning, unrepresented, and
A post-mortem has confirmed that thirty-year-old Selvin Sealy, who was arrested last week for trespassing, died from restraint asphyxia—a condition where a person suffocates because their body position during restraint prevents them from breathing properly. Police say Sealy was subdued after resisting arrest. While in
Tonight, there’s heartbreak in the education community as family, friends, and former students mourn the sudden loss of Brian Castillo. The forty-two-year-old Education Officer with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology tragically lost his life this morning in a golf cart accident on San
There’s sadness tonight within the Belize Police Department and the wider community following the passing of Corporal Leroy Flowers, a respected officer with more than thirty years of service. Flowers, who once served as the personal security officer to former Deputy Prime Minister Patrick Faber,
Tonight, a powerful call to action from Belize’s fishing community. The Belize Flats Fishery Association is turning up the pressure on the government, demanding it honor its promises to protect the country’s fragile marine ecosystems. At the heart of the issue—mangroves, marine life, and the
A major legal showdown between ASR/BSI and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association wrapped up at the High Court on Friday and the stakes couldn’t be higher. At the center of the case? A fiery dispute over a five-day factory blockade back in December 2021.
In a social media update that’s catching attention across the country, the president of the Belize National Teachers Union, Nadia Caliz, took to Facebook last night to deliver a key message to educators. Her post sheds light on the current state of talks between the
Green thumbs and bright minds were on full display as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise announced the winners of the 2025 National Agriculture and Trade Show School Garden Competition. With thirty schools from across the country digging in, literally, the competition showcased
Tonight, we’re diving into a story that’s making waves — literally. Women are stepping up in the maritime world, not just as crew members, but as captains, engineers, and policy shapers. And it’s not just about equality — it’s about excellence. Here’s News Five’s Isani
Belize City came alive this morning with the sound of sirens—not for an emergency, but in celebration. Emergency service teams from across the country gathered to kick off International Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week with a vibrant parade through the streets. Running from May 18th
