Belize has confirmed its first case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in humans. Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard told News 5 that the case is being closely monitored. The patient is a farmer from Benque Viejo del Carmen. The country first detected NWS on December
The British High Commission in Belmopan has announced the appointment of William Roberts as Acting Deputy High Commissioner to Belize, effective August 2025. Roberts joined the Diplomatic Service in 2022 after two years at the UK Health Security Agency during the COVID-19 pandemic. In London, he
The conversation surrounding the possible extension of Mexico’s Tren Maya into Belize is gaining momentum. On Friday, Prime Minister John Briceño met with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arévalo during a trilateral meeting where the rail project was included on the agenda. While
Residents of Maya Centre Village staged a protest over land distribution, accusing both their chairman, Francisco Pop, and area representative, Rodwell Ferguson, of failing to address their concerns. Villagers say they have been waiting for years without progress and are demanding immediate government intervention. Ferguson acknowledged
Artificial intelligence is no longer just powering apps or speeding up work; it is becoming part of daily life, even forming emotional connections with children. But as AI grows in popularity, so do the concerns. Megan Garcia, a Belizean American mother, is suing the chatbot platform
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an eye infection that can affect anyone and spreads quickly if precautions are not taken. The condition is easy to recognise, as symptoms often include redness in one or both eyes, itching, watery discharge, swelling around the eyelids, and
In May, News 5 asked Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler about reported plans by convicted Australian crime boss Bassam Hamzy to develop a multibillion-dollar resort in Belize known as Boss City. He said, "“Absolutely not…“I know nothing about it so I can’t speak to it. Usually,
Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, is expected to generate life-threatening surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week. According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, the storm will not make landfall in the U.S. or nearby island nations, but
From trade to climate action, Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala are joining forces on key regional issues. Today, Prime Minister John Briceño sat down with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo for talks that will reshape cooperation in the region. What is among
The proposed expansion of Mexico’s Tren Maya is raising both opportunities and concerns in the region. For Belize, the project could boost trade with Mexico and Guatemala and strengthen its role as the bridge between Latin America and the Caribbean. Prime Minister John Briceño shared
