Three American women who landed in Belize earlier this week are breathing a sigh of relief tonight, after narrowly avoiding another night behind bars. The trio arrived on a JetBlue flight on Wednesday afternoon, but their vacation took a sharp turn at the Philip Goldson
[caption id="attachment_59875" align="alignright" width="300"] Lidear Lino[/caption] One Facebook post has landed a Belize City woman behind bars after she tried to sell a jaguar pelt online. Thanks to quick tips from the
Jaguars are protected in Belize, but that hasn’t stopped illegal hunting, and one case has recently come under the spotlight. A Belize City resident was caught with a jaguar pelt, shining a light on the ongoing threat to these endangered animals. Under the Wildlife Protection
Tonight, we’re taking a look back at a building that once stood tall in downtown Belize City; iconic, controversial, and unforgettable. The Paslow Building wasn’t just bricks and mortar, it carried the weight of colonial history and a name tied to a dark legacy. Thomas
What started as a peaceful protest quickly spiraled into chaos in Indian Creek Village. On Saturday, residents gathered to challenge charges brought by the first alcalde against three community members, including the village council chairman and his secretary. But instead of resolving the issue calmly,
Earlier today, News Five caught up with Christina Coc, spokesperson for the Maya Leaders Alliance, to talk about a recent press release on conservation efforts. But while we had her with us, we couldn’t pass up the chance to ask about the growing tensions in
Last Friday, Prime Minister John Briceño made history, signing the Calakmul Declaration alongside leaders from Guatemala and Mexico. It’s a significant move toward protecting one of the largest remaining tropical forests in the region: the Great Maya Forest. The declaration officially establishes the Great Maya
Earlier this week, we shared a major milestone from the Julian Cho Society. The organization is pushing to secure support from the Green Climate Fund for what could become the world’s first-ever Indigenous-led climate project. The proposal goes beyond asking for money, it’s about creating
In Maya Center Village, the call for land expansion is growing louder. On Wednesday evening, residents came together in a peaceful protest, followed by a vibrant cultural dance reinforcing their message of unity. Community spokesperson Antonio Bolon told News Five that, so far, there’s been
In Belmopan this week, the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation teamed up with the NAP Global Network to host a hands-on workshop aimed at boosting Belize’s climate resilience. Over two days, experts and government agencies came together to sharpen their skills in planning
