Belizean drivers woke up Monday to another hit at the gas pump. Just after midnight, fuel prices climbed again, premium jumped eighty‑four cents, while regular rose by eighty cents, marking the third increase in just over a month. For motorists already stretched by higher food,
Belize and Taiwan are signaling an even stronger partnership, with disaster preparedness and public service reform high on the agenda. Today in Belmopan, Minister of the Public Service and Disaster Risk Management, Henry Usher sat down with the newly appointed Taiwanese Ambassador, Amino C.Y. Chi,
This Easter, travelers didn’t just come to Belize in greater numbers, they also came differently. New figures from the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labor show that while overall arrivals rose modestly, how people entered the country shifted in noticeable ways. More visitors took to
The longest‑running cycling race in Belize once again took center stage this Holy Saturday. Riders from Belize and abroad lined up before sunrise for the 96th installation of the Holy Saturday Cross Country Classic, a race defined by endurance, tactics, and tradition. News Five’s Paul
Belize’s most iconic cycling race is once again making headlines, but this time, it’s not just about who crossed the finish line first. With records falling in back to back weeks at the Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic, attention is turning to what happens
The family of Jericho Humes, a father of three from Dangriga Town, now believes he has been kidnapped after receiving ransom calls demanding money for his release. Humes was last seen on Wednesday morning before he left for work. Days later, relatives found his home ransacked
Family and volunteers were back in the field today as they continued searching for 28-year-old Deborah “Bree” Arthurs, who has been missing for 10 days. Her family and friends are growing desperate for answers. The family’s search has covered several areas, including Hattieville, Coastal Road, and the
A Belize City man is facing firearm charges after police recovered a loaded pistol in his possession on Holy Saturday in Caye Caulker. Assistant Superintendent of Police reported that 25-year-old Herman Ciego was arrested and charged for keeping a firearm and ammunition without a licence after
Police have formally arrested and jointly charged 21‑year‑old Tajah Robateau and 25‑year‑old Kevan Joshua Franklyn, both of Hattieville Village, following a search that uncovered drugs and firearms. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith said the charges stem from a search conducted on April 1 at a
Belize recorded a rise in Easter arrivals in 2026. Figures from the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour point to a shift in how visitors are entering the country. According to the report, total arrivals increased 5.5%, reaching 24,520, up from 23,240 in 2025. The strongest growth
