It’s been just over a week since the family of Selvin Sealy received the devastating news; he had died shortly after being arrested in San Pedro. Their worst fears were confirmed when police ruled his death a homicide and suspended the officers involved. A post-mortem
Belize is once again making headlines for its leadership in conservation. This week, the Protected Areas Conservation Trust, better known as PACT, rolled out a major investment in the country’s natural future. With twelve million dollars committed over the next three years, and nearly eight
A group of former commissioners from the People’s Constitution Commission is speaking out and they’re not happy with the final draft of the report that was handed over to Prime Minister John Briceño. In a strongly worded letter to the PM, the group laid out
Over the weekend, Digi Park in Belize City came alive with culture, innovation, and international cooperation as the European Union hosted the second edition of EU in the Park. The event transformed the park into a vibrant hub of learning and cultural exchange, showcasing more than
The stage was set, the lights were bright, and creativity was flowing today at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, where hundreds of primary school students gathered for this year’s National Festival of Arts. But this year’s celebration comes with something extra special; after
A simple meal at a Belize City café turned into a national controversy after 57-year-old retired nurse Allaire McDougal was remanded to prison for being unable to pay a $48 bill. The incident, which occurred at Spoonaz Reggae Café, drew widespread backlash and prompted a
An alleged gang affiliate from Belize City’s southside is speaking out following a landmark High Court ruling that declared the detention of sixteen men under the 2020 State of Emergency (SOE) unconstitutional. The man, Hubert Baptist, spoke candidly to News Five about his experience and
A longtime driver for the Belize Family Court, Raymond Belgrave, lost his life in a fatal traffic accident this morning on the Philip Goldson Highway in Orange Walk. Belgrave, who was on official court duty, was driving a government-issued Foton pickup truck heading north when he
Belize and the European Union held a high-level Partnership Dialogue today in Belmopan, reaffirming their commitment to shared values and global cooperation. Key discussions included ongoing development projects, green growth, border management, and investments through the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative. The EU also updated Belize on
Spoonaz Reggae Café has officially dropped charges against a retired nurse who was recently remanded to prison after being unable to pay a $48 restaurant bill, a case that sparked widespread public outrage over the weekend. In a statement issued a few minutes ago, the popular
