The Government of Belize has introduced a sweeping package of legal reforms aimed at providing faster, stronger, and more accessible protection for survivors of domestic violence, particularly during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies when the risk is often greatest. Two key pieces of legislation, the Domestic
The Belize Fisheries Department hosted a national workshop to review and validate the country’s strategy for fisheries enforcement and conservation monitoring. The workshop comes amid growing concerns about enforcement capacity in Belize. A recent study found that Nassau grouper, once one of the Caribbean’s most abundant
Young voices in Belize have taken a leading role in advocating for climate resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR). As part of World Children’s Day, Greater Belize Media partnered with UNICEF Belize and Youth Ambassador Beyonce Villafranco to remind leaders that children’s rights to safety
Hours before the Miss Universe 2025 grand finale, Isabella ‘Bella’ Zabaneh’s parents spoke with News Five. The competition had not yet started, but their message was clear: win or lose, their daughter had already made Belize proud. “She’s here to compete, to be seen, and to
Authorities in Dangriga are investigating a major burglary at the Sub-Treasury on St. Vincent Street, where thieves made off with the entire vault, according to reports. The incident was discovered early this morning, and Scene of Crime technicians remain on-site, processing the building and gathering evidence.
Health officials in Washington have confirmed the first US human case of bird flu in nine months. The patient is an older adult with underlying health conditions and is infected with H5N5. This strain has been detected in animals but has never been found in humans. The
Most Nobel Peace Prize winners walk onto the Oslo stage to applause. This year’s honouree, however, may face an arrest warrant instead. Venezuela’s government has declared that María Corina Machado will be a “fugitive” if she leaves the country to collect her Nobel Peace Prize
A Trinidadian woman is now under a detention order after authorities say she posted a photo of one of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s residences on social media and urged the Venezuelan Government to target it. The development comes after Venezuela declared Persad-Bissessar a persona non grata
Oscar Mira’s big move is stirring up plenty of talk. He’s left National Defense and Border Security to take on Home Affairs, a ministry many consider one of the toughest jobs in government. Why? Because the goal is to combat crime and keep Belizeans safe.
Minister Mira is on the lookout for a new CEO to lead the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the shortlist is already turning heads. Among the names being floated? Former Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and Deputy Commissioner of Police Bart Jones, two heavyweights in
