A fatal crash and several other collisions over the weekend has raised even more concerns about driver safety on Belize’s highways. On Saturday, a van collided with a house being towed by a truck on the Southern Highway near San Juan Village. The van driver, identified
The United Democratic Party has officially elected a new leadership team today. The Albert Area Representative and Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Panton, cemented her role in the UDP after being endorsed as the party's first female party leader and officially the first woman to
The United Democratic Party’s national convention has descended into a high-stakes showdown. The race for party chairman is splitting the party into rival camps and exposing fractures that threaten the promise of "unity." John Saldivar, returning after years of scandal, claimed his experience gives him the
The Old Capital recorded its second murder just hours apart. 41-year-old contractor Earl Archer was shot dead on Pelican Street Extension late Saturday night. Police say the attack happened just after 10:30 p.m. Officers arrived to find Archer with gunshot injuries. He was taken to the
The UDP heads into its national convention already in turmoil. Leaked WhatsApp messages obtained by News 5 show delegates accusing each other of betrayal, greed, and tearing apart any remaining chance at unity. The screenshots capture a fiery clash inside a delegates’ group chat. Members attacked
International Jaguar Day is giving Belizeans a closer look at the rescued jaguars living at the Belize Zoo and the work being done to keep the species safe. The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center marked the day by spotlighting its role as the country’s only
President Donald Trump says he will grant a full pardon to former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández. Hernández is serving a 45-year sentence in a United States federal prison for drug-trafficking offences. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform. He wrote, “I will be
Police are investigating the shooting death of well-known street vendor Wayne “Pie Bwai” Myles who was found inside his Belize City home tonight. Officers were called to #9 11th Street shortly after 8.00 p.m. and reported finding the 61-year-old lying face-up in his apartment with a
In less than two days, the United Democratic Party will face a defining moment. The long-anticipated national convention isn’t just another date on the political calendar, it’s a test of unity, strategy, and leadership renewal. At nine o’clock sharp, the registration of voters will set
The United Democratic Party is on the brink of a major reset. When delegates gather for the long-awaited national convention, they won’t just be electing leaders. Six critical motions are on the table, including a proposal to expand the delegate base and the creation of
