A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Cuba region at approximately 12:00 p.m. today, with the epicentre located roughly 118 kilometres west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba, at a depth of 33 kilometres beneath the Earth's surface. Tremors were felt by residents across parts of Belize. The National Emergency
Belize's newly appointed CEO in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the country's diplomatic posture remains anchored in "self-determination" and "non-intervention", even as it navigates an increasingly complicated global landscape. During an exclusive interview with News 5, Arnold spoke of the Cuban Medical Brigade. He said
This year's theme for World Ocean Day, "Reimagine: Beyond the World We Know, a New Relationship with Our Ocean," is a call to change the way humanity sees and cares for the sea. Experts will tell you that for too long, the ocean has been viewed
During Thursday's House of Representatives meeting, Opposition Leader Tracy Panton said the opposition supports access to emergency funding for disasters and public health crises but warned that oversight on transparency and accountability are non-negotiable. "We will never stand in the way of having access to emergency
Building Belize’s Fashion Community Belize’s creative industry will once again take center stage as Flavors of the Jewel returns with a mission to showcase local talent, craftsmanship, and innovation. Appearing on Open Your Eyes were Ronelli Requena, creator of Flavors of the Jewel, Landee Longsworth of Sol Clay Jewelry, and
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 35 people, injuring more than 200 others, and causing widespread destruction across parts of Mindanao. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at approximately 7:37 a.m. local
A family is seeking the public's help after Derick Arceo was critically injured in the fatal crash in Sarteneja village, Corozal, on Sunday night. The collision claimed the lives of two men, including Godwin Seally. Arceo is currently receiving treatment in Belize City and requires an
A Belizean man is publicly accusing a Belizean immigration officer of directing homophobic remarks at him and his boyfriend as they crossed the western border from Belize into Guatemala. Nuhann Lz, who shared his account on social media, said the experience left him deeply disturbed, noting
Belize's former Ombudsman, Major (Ret'd) H. Gilbert Swaso, has filed a landmark constitutional claim against the Government of Belize, alleging that the state breached its own constitution by failing to honour the terms and conditions of the Office of the Ombudsman, and that his appointment
A ship carrying 1,700 tonnes of food and humanitarian aid collected in Mexico and Belize has docked in Cuba. Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel confirmed the arrival on Sunday, noting the support came from government officials, allies, and Cubans abroad. “We appreciate the supportive embrace in such
