Today, residents of Dangriga and nearby communities attended Belize’s third public consultation on the government’s proposed thirteenth amendment bill, aimed at tackling gun- and gang-related crimes. The sessions are meant to give the public a chance to ask questions and share concerns, but public participation
Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) held its second press conference of the year, sharing updates on the country’s economy, consumer confidence, prices, and trade. According to the SIB, Belize’s second-quarter 2025 GDP shows the economy grew 0.8 percent when compared to the same
As for the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the SIB says Belize’s national inflation rate for August 2025 rose 0.8 percent. The biggest price increases came in housing, utilities, and food, which make up nearly half of an average household budget. Meanwhile, transport and communication costs
And while inflation increased, so did the Consumer Confidence Index. It inched up in August, however, Belizeans remain cautious about opening their wallets. The index, which measures how likely households are to spend or save, is based on a survey of one thousand two hundred
Leaders from Belize, Guatemala, and southern Mexico met for the Trinational Roundtable on Sustainable Livestock in the Selva Maya. The goal is to improve cattle ranching practices in this biodiverse region, where ranching supports livelihoods but also drives deforestation and climate risks. The workshop focused
It is day two of the U.N. General Assembly debate in New York, where leaders are addressing global conflicts, climate change, A.I., and food security. For Belize, the session is especially significant. Recent tensions with Guatemala, its military planting a flag on Sarstoon Island and
The Bliss Lighthouse Monument, built more than 50 years ago, is showing serious structural problems. Though it may not look obvious, the historic landmark is actually leaning. A recent assessment by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development found that erosion over time has weakened its columns.
The country is finally getting a break from days of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The National Meteorological Service says conditions will improve throughout the rest of the week. Chief Meteorological Officer Ronald Gordon also provided an update on the Atlantic today. [caption id="attachment_63913" align="alignright" width="300"]
He’s nearing eleven decades of celebrating life, history, and cherished memories. That’s Belize’s very own Gilbert Winston Ellis, affectionately known as “Mr. Bertie.” Today, surrounded by many of his family and friends, Mr. Bertie marked his one-hundred-ninth birthday. And News Five was there for his
We continue to celebrate the remarkable lives of Belizeans who have reached extraordinary milestones. This time, it is the story of Leotine Gillet. As she says it, she has proudly turned one hundred years "young" on the very same day Belize marked its 44th anniversary
