The courtroom drama continues in the high-profile case involving Elmer Nah, now in its second week of voir dire hearings. This morning, the spotlight was back on a key witness, a Justice of the Peace, whose testimony could determine whether a crucial statement makes it
Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa says the past year has brought what he calls “historic gains”—from high-tech upgrades and station renovations to mental health support for officers and specialized training to tackle modern threats like cybercrime and human trafficking. But what do these changes
Earlier this month, we brought you the story of Placencia Village residents rallying for the return of a cherished piece of coastline, Placencia Point. It’s more than just a beach; it’s the cultural heart of the community and the iconic home of Lobster Fest. But
Just weeks after rallying for the return of Placencia Point, residents of the coastal village are raising another red flag, this time over what they say is illegal sand mining along their windward coast. The community staged a demonstration last week, warning that the mining
It’s a day to honor the hands that cast the nets and the hearts that protect our seas. The Wildlife Conservation Society is celebrating Belize’s rich fishing heritage with its 2025 Fisher of the Year Award, an event that not only recognizes excellence in sustainable
The Joint Unions Negotiating Team (JUNT) is expected to decide soon whether to accept the Government of Belize’s revised salary adjustment proposal, which includes an 8.5% increase and two frozen increments over two years. As previously reported, Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde confirmed that the latest
The Government of Belize has tabled a new salary adjustment proposal to the Joint Unions Negotiating Team (JUNT). Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde told News 5 this afternoon that he remains hopeful that this time around, it may bring an end to weeks of deadlock
At the opening plenary of the OAS General Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau called on the Organisation of American States (OAS) to demonstrate real results in tackling pressing crises in the region or risk losing the support of
Yenie Alberto, la única sobreviviente del triple asesinato de la familia Ramnarace, ofreció este jueves su desgarrador testimonio sobre los hechos ocurridos en la noche de Año Nuevo de 2022. Alberto, quien era pareja de David Ramnarace, recordó que esa noche la pasaron tranquilamente en casa
Más de setenta libras de presunta marihuana fueron retiradas de las calles este miércoles tras un operativo policial en el área de King’s Park, Ciudad de Belize. El operativo se realizó al mediodía, cuando agentes ingresaron a una residencia y hallaron treinta paquetes del supuesto estupefaciente.
