Voters in Caye Caulker continue to trickle into polling area 34 to cast their decision. One voter, Daniel Novelo, says his support for legalising cannabis is rooted in hope for the island’s youth and community development. "My personal vote, why I'm voting yes, is because I
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) held a Special Sitting in Trinidad and Tobago on Monday to officially welcome its new president, Justice Winston Anderson. Leaders from across the region, judges, and legal experts attended the event. Justice Anderson's swearing-in took place in early July in
Efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza are gaining momentum after Hamas submitted lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners as part of a proposed exchange deal. The move comes as negotiators from Israel, the United States, and regional mediators meet in Egypt’s Red Sea
Belize has earned global praise for its efforts to improve how people and businesses borrow money. The country received the Innovation Award at the 2025 Corporate Registers Forum held in Tunisia. The award celebrates Belize’s new online system, the Secured Transaction and Collateral Registry (STCR), which
By the end of today, Caye Caulker will make history as residents vote “yes” or “no” on whether to legalise the production and sale of cannabis on the island. Among those observing the process is UDP Senator Gabriel Zetina, who said his presence on the island
Prime Minister John Briceño will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Anchor Awards hosted by the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 6. The event celebrates individuals and organisations that support education and careers in the marine industry across
Tonight, a community is mourning the murder of Kenneth “Big Tom” Flowers after he was gunned down in Belize City on Monday afternoon in what police believe was a jealous rage. Flowers is no stranger to the headlines. His name first appeared back in 2002
Here’s what we know about a shocking development in the murder of school warden Shaniele Faber. Just after ten this morning, fifty-five-year-old Goldburn Glenford Adolphus, well-known as Easy Glen, a security guard at the UDP Headquarters, was escorted by CIB officers into Courtroom Six. Wearing
Tonight, Jahreem Staine, better known on the streets as ‘32’, is walking free on bail after a late-evening court session. As we’ve reported, several attempts have been made on his life by members of a rival gang and, somehow, he has managed to escape unscathed.
Earlier today News Five caught up with Acting Director of the Leadership Intervention Unit, Andrew Dawson, and we asked him about the unit’s response to recent uptick in gang violence across Belize City. Dawson conceded that they are operating in challenging times. He says the
