One of the two men charged in a double murder case in Hattieville is now a free man. Twenty-two-year-old Ian Roy Herrera was released after the Director of Public Prosecutions dropped the charges against him due to lack of evidence. Herrera had been jointly charged
It started with a traffic stop in Florida and ended with a Belizean casino boss behind bars. Rima Ray, tied to the Caribi Bleu Casino in San Pedro, is now at the center of an international investigation into illegal gambling and suspected money laundering. She
It’s a quarter-million-dollar question that’s been making headlines and tonight, Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca is responding. Amid public criticism over the purchase of a high-end Land Cruiser, Minister Fonseca is standing by the purchase, saying he’s neither wasteful nor extravagant. He insists that
On Wednesday night, News Five uncovered something that’s drawing attention, government is currently paying rent for one hundred and sixteen office spaces across the country. Most of those rentals are in Belize City and Belmopan, and interestingly, some landlords show up more than once on
Earlier this week, we told you about a new twist in the Belize versus Honduras case at the International Court of Justice; Guatemala wants in. The ICJ has agreed to hear Guatemala’s application to intervene, and those oral proceedings are set for November twenty-fourth. Now,
It's an exciting day at the Museum of Belize. After twelve years, over a hundred and fifty ancient Mayan artifacts have returned to Belize after spending the last twelve years touring across the United States. The artifacts were loaned to the Science Museum of Minnesota
A Guatemalan gunboat in Belizean waters; it’s the kind of headline that grabs attention, and it happened earlier this week near Hunting Caye. The Belize Coast Guard had to escort the vessel out after it was found in Belizean waters. When questioned, the Guatemalan sailors
Belize is tightening up its borders and it’s doing so with a little help from the United States. Earlier this week, both countries signed a new agreement that’s all about sharing biometric data. Sounds technical, but here’s what it means: Belize is stepping up its
The government has just signed a new agreement with the United States that allows both countries to share biometric data. That means if someone’s trying to enter Belize and there’s suspicion of human trafficking or terrorism; border officials can now request their police records from
Belizean healthcare workers are taking the lead in breaking down the stigma and discrimination faced by young people dealing with substance abuse. Today, the Ministry of Health and Wellness launched a two-day workshop focused on creating a more supportive, youth-friendly approach to care. They’re setting
