Uncertainty is growing on the island after construction of a new Caye Caulker police station on Parcel 815 suddenly halted, prompting village leaders to demand answers from central government. The project, announced earlier this year and backed by a one-point-five-million-dollar contract for a modern police
Transparency in public office is back under the spotlight after a social media post by Infrastructure Minister Julius Espat highlighted his latest declaration to the Integrity Commission, his fourteenth submission to date. But how consistent are other elected officials when it comes to meeting that
Government’s push to modernize the public service is now sparking concern, not over efficiency, but over trust. As thousands of sensitive personnel files move from filing cabinets to digital systems, and some human resources functions shift to a private company, NeoPeople, public officers are asking
Belize has kicked off work on a new National Youth Development Policy and Strategy, aiming to better reflect the realities, ambitions and challenges facing young people today. Seventeen representatives from government, civil society, youth groups and international partners met in Belize City recently for the
With hurricane season just weeks away, Belize is getting a front row seat to the science behind storm forecasts. One of the world’s most critical hurricane tracking tools, the Hurricane Hunters, has touched down in the country as part of the 2026 Caribbean Hurricane Awareness
Lights up on Belizean creativity. The Belize International Film Festival is calling on storytellers at home and abroad to put pen to paper and dream big. The hunt is on for the next standout Belizean short screenplay, one that brings our landscapes, our culture, and
Earlier this week, News Five brought you coverage of the Seventh Day Adventist medical mission offering free health care services to residents in Belize City. Tonight, as the four day outreach comes to an end, we return to the Belize City Center to see how
Monday's threatened shutdown of bus services has been put on "hold" after this morning's meeting between the Belize Bus Association (BBA) and the Ministry of Transport. BBA President Phillip Jones told News 5 moments ago that the meeting was a long discussion but that the core
The Social Security Board (SSB) hosted a major stakeholder consultation this afternoon at the Grand Resort and Residences in Belize City, the latest in a series of 12 public meetings held across the country from Corozal to Dangriga. On the table are proposed changes to how
Why would anyone fly straight into a hurricane? The answer came with the arrival of the Hurricane Hunters in Belize, bringing in a specialist aircraft as part of the Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour. "It's kind of going around spreading awareness, hurricane preparedness, meeting with local officials,
