Belize is in the regional spotlight as it hosts the sixty-fifth meeting of the Latin America and Caribbean Energy Organization, and front and center on the agenda is the rising cost of fuel. Energy leaders are warning of trouble, with new data showing prices climbing
News Five has been tracking growing public outrage over soaring electricity bills. BEL says higher usage is driving the spike and is urging customers to conserve, but many aren’t convinced, especially with some bills nearly doubling. Now, weighing in, CEO in the Ministry of Public
After years of waiting, construction is finally underway for the long-promised General Hospital on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, and residents say it’s about time. For decades, islanders have called for better emergency medical services, especially in one of Belize’s busiest tourist hubs. But getting here
Rising prices are pushing San Pedro residents to the edge and now, some are preparing to take their frustrations to the streets. A protest is set for June third right outside the office of Area Representative Andre Perez, as islander Celestino Tzul leads the charge.
The Government of Belize is hitting pause on high-rise development across key coastal destinations, rolling out a six-month moratorium on buildings over three stories in places like Caye Caulker, Hopkins, Placencia, and Sittee River. Officials say the move comes amid growing concern over unchecked construction
After weeks of controversy, the one-point-five-million-dollar police station on Caye Caulker is back on track. The project, part of the sixty-million-dollar Belize Integral Security Program, promises upgraded facilities, including a domestic violence unit, secure evidence storage, and private interview rooms to better serve both residents
And tonight, a high-stakes question, can the Briceño administration finally find common ground on Maya land rights? Prime Minister John Briceño admits it hasn’t been easy. He says talks have hit repeated roadblocks, with the Maya Leaders Alliance pushing back against the government’s proposals at
And speaking of hospital construction, where does Belize stand on its long-promised Belmopan Hospital? It’s been three years since Prime Minister John Briceño signed that ninety-million-dollar agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to build the new facility. So, what’s the holdup? According to the
And staying on the health front, where do things stand between Belize and the United States over the Cuban medical brigade? Washington has been pushing hard, calling the program a form of forced labor and urging Belize to walk away from it. But the issue
San Pedro’s new artisan market launched with high hopes, but months later, it’s still empty. The project has drawn criticism over its location, with some arguing vendors prefer their old spot. But Area Representative Andre Perez says the move is strategic, insisting the market will
