Leader of the Opposition Tracy Taegar-Panton says the recent Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister John Briceño suggests instability inside the administration, particularly as pressure builds over the Joseph Budna case. "The Budna Situation will not go away," Panton stated. "The honourable Kareem Musa is the
After more than a year of nasty public infighting, leadership battles, and split campaigns, the United Democratic Party (UDP) is banking on its upcoming November 30th convention to regroup and hit that ‘reset’. Panton told reporters today she is “very encouraged” by the support received from
Caribbean broadcasters are joining forces this weekend for the “One Love Jamaica” Mediathon, a regional fundraising broadcast aimed at supporting Jamaica’s disaster recovery efforts. The live event airs on November 16th, 2025, from 2–6 p.m. Belize Time, and will be carried across the region, including
The outgoing Minister of Education, Oscar Requena, has addressed recent criticisms as he prepares to return to the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, and Local Government following the recent cabinet reshuffle. Requena firmly rejected claims that he had disparaged teachers, stressing his respect for the
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Central Transit Garage on Lords Bank Road on Thursday night. According to reports, around 9:10 p.m. on November 13, watchman Ruben Yam was stationed at the front gate when two men approached. One was armed with a
Young parliamentarians in Belize made their voices heard on Friday, 14th November 2025 at the Fifth Annual National Children’s Parliament in Belmopan. The special sitting at the National Assembly brought together young parliamentarians, Members of Parliament, teachers, principals, and parents to debate issues affecting children and
Police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Mitzellie Sujellie Cruz for fourteen counts of theft following an investigation into missing company funds. On July 10, Vicki Andrea Quetzal, the manager of BIOMEDS Limited, reported to police that an internal audit revealed irregularities. Investigators found that between May and
Having diabetes, cancer, or even obesity could now stand between visa applicants and entry into the United States. Under new guidelines rolled out by the Trump administration, immigration officers have been instructed to consider common health conditions when deciding who gets in. State Department officials defended
Prime Minister John Briceño is defending his Cabinet reshuffle, telling News Five in an exclusive interview that the changes were driven by reflection, timing, and the need to place ministers where they can be most effective. Briceño said the fifth anniversary of his administration presented
Despite his administration’s strict stance on immigration, President Donald Trump has openly defended the H-1B visa programme, arguing that the United States lacks the homegrown talent needed to compete globally. His remarks, made during a Fox News interview with host Laura Ingraham, have triggered sharp
