Prime Minister John Briceño has ordered mandatory procurement training for senior government officials and launched a review of Belize's procurement laws as his administration faces growing calls for stronger financial oversight following the "Mira Millions" controversy. The directive came during a special Cabinet meeting on Tuesday
Belize joined Caribbean leaders this week at the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in St. Lucia, where regional integration, climate change, security, and the rising cost of living topped the agenda. Prime Minister John Briceño was
Twenty-two Belizean startups have secured a combined BZ$110,000 in seed funding through the Belize Enterprise Empowerment Project (BEEP), providing a financial boost to emerging businesses across several sectors. [caption id="attachment_99334" align="alignleft" width="409"] Sponsored by RF&G[/caption] The latest round of funding, announced by the Belize Enterprise Empowerment Project,
The National Commission for Families and Children (NCFC) is calling on individuals, organisations, and businesses across Belize to wear blue every Friday in July as part of the Blue Teddy Bear Campaign and anti-human trafficking awareness efforts. The initiative aims to raise awareness about trafficking in
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire between the two countries was effectively over and warned that the U.S. could launch another round of military strikes "hard" later tonight. Speaking during the NATO summit
A routine crop-dusting flight turned deadly this morning near Spanish Lookout when an experienced pilot lost control of his aircraft and crashed in an open field near Mennonites Beach. The veteran aviator was reportedly spreading fertilizer at the time of the incident. Police and civil
When Oscar Mira took the oath as Minister of National Defense in March 2025, he made history as a former Belize Defense Force soldier returning to lead the very ministry where he once served. But records obtained by News Five reveal that during his tenure,
Tonight, a former senior officer of the Belize Defense Force is asking a pointed question: if millions of dollars are being spent on supplies for the Ministry of National Defense, why aren’t soldiers on the ground seeing the full benefit? Retired Major Lloyd Jones, who
The political gloves are off tonight, as Prime Minister John Briceño and Opposition Leader Tracy Panton trade sharp accusations over corruption, character, and conduct in public office. The back-and-forth intensified after the Prime Minister took aim at Panton’s record in government during this weekend’s N.P.C.
The UDP says it is done talking and is ready to take its frustration to the streets. On Friday, the party plans to lead a demonstration through Belize City, calling on Belizeans to join them in protest against the Briceño administration. Opposition Leader Tracy Panton
