It may not shimmer like gold or sparkle like gemstones, but just off the coast of southern Belize, seaweed is fueling a wave of opportunities. In Placencia Village, women standing waist-deep in the water are turning ocean farming into a livelihood, a business, and a
Belize is reviewing a request from the United States to become a “Safe Third Country,” meaning asylum seekers heading to the U.S. could instead be sent to Belize to apply for protection here and stay while their cases are processed. Belize has not agreed to the
Belize’s Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca says there is no concern over not meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during recent diplomatic engagements. Fonseca explained that Secretary Rubio has only met with Caribbean leaders and heads of government, not foreign ministers. “Secretary Rubio has not met with
Sixteen men in Belize City graduated today from the Journey to Freedom small group program, focused on supporting personal growth and reintegration. The eight-week initiative is part of Restore Small Groups Belize's efforts to bring healing and transformation to men facing personal challenges. “Journey to Freedom
Twin Girls/Knitted Knockers Belize, a volunteer group based in San Elena, is giving free handmade breast forms to women who have lost a breast due to cancer. Breast forms are soft, lightweight prosthetics worn inside the bra to restore the shape of a natural breast
Jayme Marin, 30, of Caye Caulker, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2019 stabbing death of his cousin, 18-year-old Isaac Marin, and the attempted murder of another cousin, Carlos Marin. Defence attorney Arthur Saldivar represented Marin. Crown Counsel Shanell Fernandez Peyrefitte prosecuted
“I find it so unfair for all he did to me. At no moment I gave him consent, and he just took over me, and I feel violated,” said the 16-year-old boy at the centre of a criminal case involving former Belizean diplomat and ex-mayor
Belize’s national women’s volleyball team has won gold again, this time in the 2024 Under-23 Central American Volleyball Championship. The team secured the title on Thursday night at the Belize City Civic Center, defeating Guatemala three sets to one in the final. It follows their 2023
A shocking story is unfolding tonight out of the Cayo District, one that’s raising serious concerns about the sexual abuse of minors. A well-known figure, Said “Badi” Guerra, who once served as Belize’s ambassador to Cuba and previously held the office of mayor in Benque
Following the arraignment of Said “Badi” Guerra, News Five spoke with the mother of the alleged victim. Understandably shaken and choosing to remain anonymous, she shared her frustration with how the case is being handled. Her voice adds a deeply personal layer to a story
