Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) has presented its proposed acquisition of SpeedNet to Cabinet today, following consultations with the Social Security Board, the Belize Communications Workers’ Union, and other stakeholders. The government says it will make its position public once BTL concludes its round of ongoing consultations. In
President Donald Trump’s push to claim Greenland has stirred tensions with Europe, threatening trade and NATO unity ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The dispute over the Arctic island, part of Denmark, has already prompted talk of retaliatory tariffs from
Some local businesses have lost thousands to a growing credit card scam linked to the country’s BPO sector. Tonight, News Five is exposing how it works from the inside. News 5 has obtained an exclusive interview with a former employee who was involved in stealing payment
Former United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow says he is preparing a slate of major projects while balancing his role as a father and his ongoing ties to Belize. Speaking with News Five, Barrow revealed that beginning in February he will announce dates for
Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre says his office has not yet been asked to advise on the dispute involving Corporal Kenrick Bol, a male police officer allowed to wear dreadlocks, who has since been warned by the department that the hairstyle must be removed. According to Sylvestre,
Belize’s athletes and communities could see improved access to sports facilities following a new partnership between the National Sports Council (NSC) and the Belize Basketball Federation (BBF). Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, six indoor and outdoor courts will now be shared for basketball, volleyball,
La industria de los BPO en Belize enfrenta creciente preocupación tras reportarse otra pérdida significativa de miles de dólares debido a estafas con tarjetas de crédito que se cree provienen del sector. El primer ministro John Briceño confirmó que se ha iniciado una investigación formal. Briceño
La zafra de caña de azúcar 2026 comenzó el lunes en Belize, marcando un inicio retrasado tras un año difícil para la industria azucarera. La temporada 2025 estuvo marcada por la enfermedad del fusarium que devastó los campos del norte y por lluvias intensas que
El Año Judicial 2026 de la Corte Superior se inauguró oficialmente esta semana en la Ciudad de Belize con un servicio religioso y una procesión ceremonial encabezada por la Guardia de Honor y la Banda de las Fuerzas de Defensa de Belize. Abogados, jueces y
Minister of Religious Affairs Dr Louis Zabaneh met with evangelical church leaders on Monday to discuss national concerns ranging from church–state relations to social and moral issues affecting Belizean families. According to the ministry, the meeting offered church leaders a space to openly discuss upcoming laws
