Christopher Coye has been officially appointed as Belize’s Special Envoy for Finance and Investments, according to a notice published in the Belize Gazette. The appointment, signed by Governor-General Froyla Tzalam on February 9, 2026, took effect from January 1 and will run for four years. It
Police are investigating a fatal road traffic accident in the Stann Creek District that claimed the life of 38-year-old Brandon Alex Coleman. The collision occurred Thursday afternoon on Big Creek Road when a Ford Explorer reportedly turned into the path of Coleman’s motorcycle. Coleman was rushed
Carnival band leaders are speaking out against what they describe as years of mismanagement and poor communication from the Belize Carnival Association (BCA). At a press conference this morning, they accused the leadership of failing to provide accountability, transparency, and fair treatment for both competing
Belize has formally recognised the service of Lily Li-Wen Hsu, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), awarding her one of the country’s highest national honours. Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam presented the Order of Distinction to Ambassador Hsu for her role in strengthening diplomatic
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the Trump administration’s decision to block fuel shipments to Cuba, calling the move 'unacceptable.' Putin made the remarks during a meeting with Cuba’s foreign minister in Moscow on Wednesday, according to CNBC. He also reaffirmed Russia’s support for Cuba’s sovereignty
Police say a familiar name is once again at the center of gun violence in Belize City, after twenty‑year‑old Devaun Garcia, who has walked away from serious charges before, was arrested with a loaded nine-millimeter pistol he allegedly tried to toss while running from officers.
For twenty‑five years, Belize’s National Health Insurance program has been presented as one of the country’s boldest attempts to close the gap between who gets care and who gets left behind. Today’s contract‑signing ceremony was more than a photo‑op; it revived a fundamental question Belize
In other health news, the Ministry of Health and Wellness says it’s not rising violence by people with mental illness that worries them, it's how many are slipping through the cracks until a crisis hits. Officials remind Belizeans that people with mental health conditions are
A housing squeeze on Ambergris Caye is pushing frustration to a breaking point, and now one political voice on the island is calling for action. UDP Belize Rural South caretaker Gabriel Zetina is sounding the alarm over skyrocketing rent in San Pedro, saying residents are
Tonight, a quiet storm is building inside the Belize Carnival Association, one that could redefine the country’s biggest September celebration. News Five has confirmed that several Belize City carnival bands have been meeting behind closed doors with a team of investors promising to take Carnival
