Tonight, two men are on remand at the Belize Central Prison following the murder of twenty-four-year-old Luis Marin, which occurred on April eighth, 2025. They are nineteen-year-old Scorian Stuart and twenty-three-year-old Michael Gillet, who were escorted before a magistrate in court this morning, where they
Today, part two of the Case Management Conference for Elmer Nah, who is accused of a triple murder in Belmopan, took place. A surprising twist occurred when one of Nah's attorneys withdrew from the case, leaving him with only one lawyer for his trial. Around
Belize's Ministry of Home Affairs is taking significant steps to manage small arms and light weapons, addressing both national security and regional stability. This initiative is crucial as the country faces challenges related to the proliferation of illicit firearms, which fuel violence and crime. Collaborating
The US government is playing a pivotal role in managing small arms and light weapons to enhance regional stability in Belize and the wider Caribbean. Collaborating with CARICOM IMPACS and the Mines Advisory Group (MAG), the US is providing crucial support to control the spread
This morning, the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute hosted its second Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan Geo-Spatial workshop. This three-day event gathers stakeholders to discuss priority ocean protection areas using specific data collection tools. It is a continuation of the Multi-sector Marine Spatial Planning Workshop
Less than a week after News Five aired concerns from San Pedro residents about the Cayo Rosario development, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (M.I.D.H.) has issued a stop order to halt construction. On Friday, M.I.D.H. informed Daniel Kalenov, a director with the Cayo
A group of tourists in the Gladden Spit Reserve had an unforgettable experience. Over the weekend, the Sea Horse Dive Shop in Placencia took them to the reserve, where they came face-to-face with a whale shark, the largest fish in the world. Whale shark sightings
While the Cycling Federation of Belize has addressed these pressing concerns, there's a bigger conversation happening about the future of female cyclists in Belize. With only ten registered female cyclists in the country, the federation is working to boost that number in the coming years.
Former Women's Cross-Country Champion Kaya Cattouse was a no-show for the thirty-fourth race on Sunday. She was expected to compete, but a few days before the race, she raised concerns that might have led to her withdrawal. On Facebook, Cattouse claimed that the Cycling Federation
There's a new basketball league coming to town. The Belize Premier Basketball League will start its season in four weeks. The seven teams in the inaugural season will be introduced on opening night at the Belize City Civic Center. Among them are four familiar organizations