Health officials didn’t waste any time once screwworm cases were confirmed in Belize. Minister Kevin Bernard says teams were out in communities right away, talking with residents and raising awareness. He’s stressing that while screwworms can be treated, they can become deadly if ignored, so
A life-saving gift has arrived in the north. This morning in Orange Walk, the Government of Japan officially handed over a state-of-the-art ambulance to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Valued at over two hundred thousand dollars, this fully equipped ICU unit is set to
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has taken steps to expand its vector control team to control an outbreak of dengue in Belize City. To stay ahead of any potential outbreaks, the Ministry of Health is stepping up its game, deploying more personnel across the
A generous act of kindness is making a big difference for children in some of Toledo's most remote communities. Businessman Samuel Ack along with his brother Martin Ack took it upon themselves to provide much needed school supplies to young students ahead of the new
A delegation of Belizean cyclists is headed to Barbados to compete in the 2025 Caribbean Road Junior Championships. The event is being organized by the Barbados Cycling Union and regulated by the International Cycling Union. So, it’s a huge opportunity for these young talents to
After weeks of high-energy performances and fierce competition, the stage lit up one final time at the Bliss Centre in Belize City, and it was Darlon Usher who stole the spotlight. Outshining eleven other talented contestants, Usher walked away as the champion of KTV The
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Rasheed Parham. He was on Lawrence Avenue in the Martin’s area of Belize City, an area known for gang-related activity. Parham was pronounced dead at the scene a few moments ago. No arrests have been made, and police and crime
News 5 has obtained a copy of the form issued by Anglican Cathedral College (ACC) to parents when students are flagged for breaching the school’s Attire and Personal Appearance Policy. The form identifies the student and states that he or she “is in violation of the
Anglican Cathedral College (ACC) has denied claims that a student was penalised for wearing hair extensions, following reports that a letter was sent to the child’s parents citing a breach of the school’s Attire and Personal Appearance Policy. In its response, ACC rejected suggestions that any
Police are investigating a reported sexual assault of a child in the Belize District. Authorities say a mother came forward on Monday morning, alleging that her daughter had been sexually assaulted by her father. A medical examination confirmed that the child had been carnally known. The accused, a
