A weekend house fire in Caledonia Village destroyed a family home, leaving a mother and her two children with nothing but the clothes they were wearing. The mother told News Five the ordeal began when her husband of thirteen years became increasingly controlling and jealous in
Tonight, Belize’s independent bus operators are pumping the brakes hard. They say soaring fuel prices and rising operating costs are driving the industry to the edge, and something has to give, fast. In a letter to Transport Minister Doctor Louis Zabaneh, the Belize Bus Association
Tonight, a group of long‑serving Belize Electricity Limited workers is speaking out, and they say it’s long overdue. Former BEL employees are now demanding severance pay, they insist the company has legally owed them for years. The Belize Energy Workers for Justice has formally requested
A quiet stretch of coastline in northern Belize, near Warrie Bight, has become the center of a growing controversy and residents of Sarteneja say they’ve had enough. In September 2025, the Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development warned Natural Resources Minister Cordel Hyde that public
The curtains have closed on the 2026 budget debate after three packed days of presentations from all thirty‑one area representatives. Beyond the sharp back‑and‑forth in the House, one announcement stood out, Belmopan Area Representative and Home Affairs Minister Oscar Mira revealing major investments coming soon
Monday night in Ladyville turned into a nightmare for an elderly couple after armed men barged into their home and robbed them at gunpoint. Police say seventy‑three‑year‑old retired American Bobby Austin and his sixty‑three‑year‑old wife, Pamela, were sitting down to watch television just before nine
Easter in Belize is more than a holiday; it’s a whole vibe. It’s the time when families slow down, kitchens come alive, and the air is filled with the familiar smells of fish, hot cross buns, and sweet homemade treats. And while that classic cross‑topped
As Belizeans gear up for Easter activities across the country, police are shifting into high‑alert mode. Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado says security forces are working together, on land, on the roads, and at sea, to keep the holiday weekend safe. From town events
As Holy Week nears, Belize City is inviting residents to do more than reflect, it’s inviting them to come together. The Belize City Council is bringing back its popular Holy Week Revival Concert, a two‑night event that has grown from post‑pandemic healing into a celebration
Tonight, troubling questions revolve around a trusted name in Belize City. The Sub Umbra Lions Club is facing growing controversy over its stalled 2026 Toyota Hilux raffle, a fundraiser that many believed would be straightforward. Instead, financial discrepancies have rattled confidence in an organization long
