Firefighters in Placencia and San Pedro just got a major boost to their emergency response game. The Ministry of the Public Service, Governance, and Disaster Risk Management has handed over two brand-new Honda UTVs to the National Fire Service, and they’re already making a difference.
Troubling signs are emerging from the New River Lagoon, where scientists say crocodiles are in serious decline, and pollution may be to blame. A research team from Rio Bravo has found crocodiles suffering from severe health issues: emaciation, rotting tissue, skin discoloration, and even signs
The countdown is on, less than two months to go before the Belize Investment Summit 2025. Hosted every two years by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Investment, this high-profile event brings together hundreds of investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from
School may be out, but for a group of young Belizeans, the learning hasn’t stopped just yet. About twenty children from across the country are in Belize City this week, taking part in a special camp, but this isn’t your typical summer program. It’s a
Summer’s in full swing, and while some kids are soaking up the sun, others are diving into something even more exciting, learning new skills and building lifelong friendships. Two of Belize City’s most trusted community organizations, the YMCA and YWCA, are making sure this summer
The Government of Belize is spending public funds on 116 rental properties across the country but won’t release the contracts. In response to a Freedom of Information request from News Five, the Ministry of Public Service shared a list of government rental spaces from June 2024
Help is on the way for coastal communities facing the harsh realities of climate change. The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) has signed an BZ$8 million grant agreement with the Adaptation Fund to roll out a major project aimed at boosting climate resilience along Belize’s
The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) and the San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town Council have signed a five-year agreement to operate a new Concierge Desk at the Cayo Welcome Centre. Its objective? To enhance the visitor experience in the Cayo District by offering a one-stop
The Belize Investment Summit 2025 will take place from 3 to 5 September in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The event will be hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Finance, Investment, and Economic Development. It's objective? To attract both local
A former Belizean ambassador has been detained in Benque Viejo del Carmen amid a police investigation into the alleged rape of a male minor. A relative confirmed to News 5 that the accused is expected to be charged shortly and appear in court on Thursday. At
