A housing squeeze on Ambergris Caye is pushing frustration to a breaking point, and now one political voice on the island is calling for action. UDP Belize Rural South caretaker Gabriel Zetina is sounding the alarm over skyrocketing rent in San Pedro, saying residents are
Tonight, a quiet storm is building inside the Belize Carnival Association, one that could redefine the country’s biggest September celebration. News Five has confirmed that several Belize City carnival bands have been meeting behind closed doors with a team of investors promising to take Carnival
Tonight, on Belize on Reel, we head north to the quiet fishing village of Sarteneja, where a simple community sign is doing much more than welcoming visitors. It’s telling a story. The vibrant mural splashed across the letters was created by local artist Aruderio Carrillo,
Still in Sarteneja Village, there’s growing frustration tonight where a rural high school is still without a permanent home. Parents and students say that after more than four years of makeshift learning, the quality of education is slipping, and resources are being stretched to the
For many Belizeans, immigration is something we hear about in headlines or political debates. But for thousands of people living quietly among us, it’s a daily struggle, marked by fear, uncertainty, and an incredible amount of resilience. Tonight, we bring you the story of a
What happened in Port Loyola on Wednesday wasn’t just another land certificate handout, it was a reset button for hundreds of families. Three hundred residents walked away not only with paperwork, but with a path forward. In a community that has long struggled for resources,
A major shake‑up is hitting one of Belize’s biggest sporting traditions. For nearly thirty years, the La Ruta Maya race has ended in downtown Belize City, where crowds line the riverbank and paddlers sprint to an electric finish. Now, a proposal to move the finale
Tonight, a Belizean boxer is giving back in a big way and he’s bringing world‑class coaching right into the heart of his community. Professional fighter Amir Rudon has teamed up with California‑based boxing coach Dalia “Coach G” Gomez to lift Alpha Boxing Club to a
The country’s annual iguana ban is officially in effect tonight, and wildlife officers say it couldn’t come at a more critical time. From now until the end of June, green iguanas get a much‑needed break, a window they rely on to nest, hatch, and rebuild
Life on Caye Caulker could soon get a major upgrade. Cabinet has given the green light to a wastewater project that aims to finally bring a modern, reliable sanitation system to the island, and that means real changes for the people who live and work
