Corruption scandals aren't new in Belize. What's been missing is a system built to prevent them, investigate them, and actually hold people accountable. With the Mira Millions controversy and questions swirling around Ministry of Defence procurement still fresh in the public conversation, attention is turning
Government contracts move a lot of money. Every year, Belize awards millions in taxpayer funds through its procurement system for roads, schools, consultancies, and public works. What the public often can't see is who wins those contracts, how they were chosen, or whether the process was
Belize’s internationally recognised Garifuna Collective has departed on a 14-day European tour as the group celebrates its 20th anniversary and marks a historic achievement for Belizean music on the global stage. The band will perform across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany. The tour follows anniversary
A raccoon with a unique appearance has gone from a neighborhood animal to one of the internet’s newest celebrities. Known as “Jimothy,” the raccoon became a viral sensation after Seattle resident Kiana Hall recorded a video of him walking through the Ballard neighborhood and shared it
France has approved a landmark law banning children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, making it the first European country to introduce such a restriction. The legislation, passed by both the French Senate and National Assembly on Tuesday, will require all users
Inside Tropic Air's bustling hangar at the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport, twenty-five young and aspiring pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers and aviation technicians explored the inner workings of an industry that many had only experienced as airline passengers. The visit formed part of Belize's
A 42-year-old patient died less than three hours after a ceiling fan crashed onto his bed while he was receiving treatment at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in Northeast Delhi, India. The family is now demanding an investigation into the facility's safety standards. According to local reports,
When a newly formed company linked to a sitting Cabinet member lands in the middle of a Ministry of Defense procurement controversy, questions over conflict of interest are hard to ignore. That is the latest development in News Five’s investigation into questionable contracts and millions
Can government fairly investigate a procurement scandal that now appears to touch people close to the Prime Minister? That is the question Opposition Leader Tracy Panton is raising tonight. Following the departure of two government ministers and reports involving Prime Minister Briceño’s brother and Cabinet
Morale inside the Belize Defense Force is slipping, and retired Major Lloyd Jones says poor leadership is a big reason why. Jones says he has been speaking directly with active BDF soldiers, and what he is hearing points to deep frustration among the ranks. According
