On Sunday, residents of Placencia Village acted when some property owners ignored a D.O.E. order to remove some breakwater along the beach. The Department of Environment had given them until March seventh to take it down. Three days after the deadline, over a dozen residents
On Saturday morning, the lifeless body of thirty-three-year-old Elton Rhaburn was found under the BelChina Bridge. What led to his death? We spoke with his mother off-camera. She shared that on Friday, Rhaburn had been complaining of neck pain and fainted twice. He was rushed
Police reported that no injuries were found on Rhaburn’s body. K.H.M.H. C.E.O. Chandra Cansino mentioned that she hasn't been briefed on the hospital staff’s interaction with Rhaburn that Friday night. Here are those comments. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “No signs of injuries. He had fallen from
With the recent spike in gang activity and violent crimes in Belize City, some residents are worried about safety during the 2025 general elections. But Police Commissioner Chester Williams reassures everyone that the police have a solid plan to keep the entire country safe. He
On Wednesday, voters all over Belize will head to the polls to choose the winners of the 2025 General Election. Over the past month, we've shown the candidates competing for seats in different constituencies. Tonight, we wrap up our 'Meet the Candidates' series with a
On Wednesday, registered voters will head to their polling stations to cast their ballots for their favorite candidates in the general election. Polls will be open from seven a.m. to six p.m. Since the election date was announced, News Five has been giving you an
The La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge wrapped up on Monday morning in Belize City. The hundred-and-twenty-five-mile race kicked off on Friday morning with a false start on the Macal River. Over four days and eighteen hours, fifty-four teams paddled towards the finish line, cheered
Let's take a closer look at women in politics for this year's general election, one like no other. Historically, political power has been dominated by men, and it has taken decades, even centuries, for women to secure leadership roles. In recent years, the world has
A mother of five, Nichole Gilda McDonald, was granted bail today after being charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly spreading a false statement about Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. McDonald, 37, was detained since Friday and spent four nights in custody before appearing
The Organization of American States (OAS) has elected Suriname’s Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin, as its new Secretary General for the 2025-2030 period. Ramdin, who has served as Suriname's top diplomat since 2020, was chosen by acclamation during the OAS General Assembly in Washington on Monday.
