Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters today that investigators are still trying to establish a motive for the deadly shooting that took place in Belmopan on Tuesday afternoon. The man police say killed a mother and her child has been identified as fifty-nine-year-old Robert "Bob"
The US State Department has urged Americans to avoid travel to Haiti due to escalating gang violence. Haiti's situation has deteriorated rapidly, prompting a Level 4 travel advisory. A state of emergency was declared, with the US Embassy warning of unpredictable danger. Caribbean leaders, including
Located on 4th Avenue in Corozal Town, Shun Li Fast Food restaurant was forced to deny what it described as a "fake online accusation." Management of the restaurant responded to a Facebook post that alleged that the restaurant had sold fry chicken infested with maggots. The
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan announced today the resignation of Christopher Glancy. In a brief statement, the Diocese said, "The Vatican Press Office announced today, March 13, 2024, that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has accepted the resignation of the Most
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation that could result in TikTok's ban in the US unless it severs ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. TikTok is a popular social media platform used by 170 million Americans. TikTok is currently one of the
Sixty-nine-year-old Idolly Young is still missing. Young, who suffers from dementia, was reported missing last week in Belize City. Her family says that they have been on the grounds searching for her ever since. She was last seen on Tuesday, January 5th, in the vicinity of
The family of Stephanie Lindo issued a statement late Tuesday evening regarding her passing. The statement reads, "Steph has always pushed boundaries and moved mountains that would give others pause. Her fighting and fearless spirit laid the foundation for the amazing woman she became. Steph
Several stevedores who are represented by the Christian Workers' Union have gathered in front of Port of Belize Limited in Belize City. Assistant Commissioners of Police Hilberto Romero and Alford Grinage spoke to the men in the hopes of decreasing tensions. Police officers had to
An eleven-year-old child and his mother, both from the Netherlands, are dead, following a late-afternoon shooting incident in Belmopan. News Five has been reliably informed that the woman was with her husband and two of their children purchasing ice cream inside the Belmopan Market when
On Saturday morning, many across the Old Capital were shocked upon learning of the deaths of city administrator Stephanie Lindo-Garbutt and her husband, Oswald “Wally Cat” Garbutt. The couple was well known, as Garbutt’s husband was the proprietor and manager of Blue Steel Sounds, an
