Long weekend, heavy police presence. Over the Easter break, officers fanned out across the country, setting up dozens of checkpoints in a coordinated push to keep roads safe. More than five thousand vehicles were stopped, and hundreds of tickets were issued, as police teamed up
For Melonie Bowen, the smell of smoke wasn’t just alarming, it felt cruelly familiar. Minutes after returning home from a quick trip to buy a fan, Bowen stepped back outside and noticed what she first assumed was someone burning wood nearby. Then she looked again.
The Indian Creek Village Council is drawing a firm line in the sand, publicly distancing itself from what it calls an illegal and corrupt land distribution scheme unfolding in the community. In a strongly worded release issued Tuesday, the council says it was not involved
Belizean drivers woke up Monday to another hit at the gas pump. Just after midnight, fuel prices climbed again, premium jumped eighty‑four cents, while regular rose by eighty cents, marking the third increase in just over a month. For motorists already stretched by higher food,
Belize and Taiwan are signaling an even stronger partnership, with disaster preparedness and public service reform high on the agenda. Today in Belmopan, Minister of the Public Service and Disaster Risk Management, Henry Usher sat down with the newly appointed Taiwanese Ambassador, Amino C.Y. Chi,
This Easter, travelers didn’t just come to Belize in greater numbers, they also came differently. New figures from the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labor show that while overall arrivals rose modestly, how people entered the country shifted in noticeable ways. More visitors took to
The longest‑running cycling race in Belize once again took center stage this Holy Saturday. Riders from Belize and abroad lined up before sunrise for the 96th installation of the Holy Saturday Cross Country Classic, a race defined by endurance, tactics, and tradition. News Five’s Paul
Belize’s most iconic cycling race is once again making headlines, but this time, it’s not just about who crossed the finish line first. With records falling in back to back weeks at the Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic, attention is turning to what happens
The family of Jericho Humes, a father of three from Dangriga Town, now believes he has been kidnapped after receiving ransom calls demanding money for his release. Humes was last seen on Wednesday morning before he left for work. Days later, relatives found his home ransacked
Family and volunteers were back in the field today as they continued searching for 28-year-old Deborah “Bree” Arthurs, who has been missing for 10 days. Her family and friends are growing desperate for answers. The family’s search has covered several areas, including Hattieville, Coastal Road, and the
