Belizeans should brace for a chilly weekend as a series of cold fronts sweep across the country, Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon says. “We have been experiencing quite some low temperatures over the past few days,” Gordon told News Five. “We’re expecting temperatures to fall even more
The murder case against Goldburne Glenford Adolphus, locally known as "Easy Glen," was adjourned again at today's appearance at the Belize City Magistrate's Court. The 55-year-old remains unrepresented and is charged with the murder of school warden Shaniele Faber. According to court reports, the prosecutor said
A 2024 Mesoamerican Reef Report Card shows that more than one-third of Belize’s reefs are in poor condition, with over twenty per cent now rated critical. The report points to sewage waste and land runoff as major threats to reef health. Healthy Reefs for Healthy People,
Former Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) employees are taking their fight for severance pay to the streets, staging a multi-day protest outside the company’s headquarters in Belize City after a landmark Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruling affirmed their right to payment. Members of the Belize Communications
As concern mounts over recent infant deaths at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA), the hospital says it is extending support to grieving families while upholding clinical standards of care. In a statement, KHMHA said it “empathises deeply with the parents and families who have
A 36-year-old car dealer from Calcutta Village was shot and killed in Corozal Town late Thursday night. Police are now investigating a suspected targeted attack. The shooting occurred shortly after 8:00 pm at the Hotel Martin on First Avenue, according to police. Reports are that Eugene Myers
Belizean music artist Anfernee “Big Bang” Pollard was shot and killed in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday during what local reports are saying is a domestic dispute at his residence. Reports are that the 31-year-old and a woman were targeted by the woman's ex-partner. Authorities in the
Belize’s trade picture closed out 2025 with a widening gap between what the country buys and what it sells abroad. New data released by the Statistical Institute of Belize reported that imports jumped 17.7% in December, reaching $271.4 million, fuelled by big‑ticket purchases like a sailing
Belizeans ended 2025 facing slightly higher prices, as everyday costs such as rent, cooking gas, and healthcare continued to rise. The Statistical Institute of Belize reports the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3 per cent in December compared to the same month in 2024. The rise
After six years at the helm, a new chapter is officially underway for the Belize Coast Guard. This morning at their headquarters in Belize City, leadership was formally handed over in a ceremonial change of command. Captain Gregory Soberanis, who has served as Vice‑Commandant since
