The arrival of eight more foreign nationals under Belize’s Safe Third Country agreement with the United States has once again put the program under public scrutiny. Some concerns have surfaced over whether any of those transferred may have criminal backgrounds, but both the Government of
It was a high-level meeting touching on some of Belize’s most important foreign policy issues, from security and migration to trade and economic development. Prime Minister John Briceño sat down in Washington, D.C. with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, but Foreign Affairs Minister
Cuban medical professionals have become a familiar part of Belize’s healthcare system, but their future in the country is still uncertain. The Government of Belize is now weighing options to keep members of the Cuban Medical Brigade on the ground, as Cabinet prepares to make
Miss Earth Belize 2026 is officially underway, with organizers today launching pageant week and introducing the four delegates who will compete for the national crown and the chance to represent Belize at the international Miss Earth competition. The delegates, Gwendolyn Galvez, Vashti Thompson, Heavenly Bradley,
Teachers, Principals and school leaders from across Belize gathered today at the Belize City Civic Center for day two of the Ministry of Education’s National Edtech Summit. The two-day event was held under the theme “Teaching Hacks” with today’s conference focusing on how school administrators
The competition reached a new level of intensity on Tuesday night as KTV The Remix returned to the Bliss for Week Five with a vibrant Latin music theme. The six remaining contestants brought rhythm and passion to the stage as they sought to impress the
Cabinet Minister Julius Espat told News Five that "we were not even informed that the vote would have been done by BTL this week." News Five contacted Espat for his thoughts on BTL's proposal to acquire SpeedNet (SMART) for eighty million dollars. Espat says he's not convinced
The Ministry of Education wrapped its two-day National Edtech Summit today at the Belize City Civic Center, with day two focused on how school leaders can use emerging technology to strengthen collaboration with teachers and students. More than five hundred teachers attended the opening day, while
The Blue Teddy Bear Campaign has launched Phase II of its national child protection initiative in Belize. The new phase expands the campaign's focus to equip teachers, parents, and students with the necessary knowledge and tools to build safer environments for children. Today's training session brought
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at Mahogany Supermarket on Mahogany Street in Belize City this afternoon. Initial reports indicate that a suspect attempted to rob the Belizean-owned business, which belongs to businessman Wallace Usher. During the incident, the suspect was reportedly shot at before
