A night of fun in Belmopan took a terrifying turn for a police officer who ended up in the hospital after a brutal attack. Twenty-nine-year-old Oliver Giron, a resident of the capital and a member of the police department, was out socializing at a local
The Thirteenth Amendment—it’s one of the most talked-about pieces of legislation right now, and it’s stirring up a lot of opinions. Some people are strongly against it; others are all for it… and then there are those who aren’t quite sure what it’s even about.
And now to a story that’s raising more than a few eyebrows. News Five has gotten its hands on a copy of a government contract, this one tied to the purchase of a pre-owned 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser VX. The seller? Car Guys Belize Limited.
Tonight, we’re pulling back the curtain on a government contract that’s raising questions and eyebrows. Just weeks before the last general election, a high-level appointment was quietly signed off, one that gives a retired top cop a powerful new role inside the Ministry of Home
For weeks, we’ve been tracking the growing calls for unity within the opposition and now, another major shake-up. Over the weekend, what was supposed to be a key National Party Council meeting ended in yet another breakdown. The fallout? Chairman Michael Peyrefitte has resigned, again.
Starting this December, the Belize Tax Service Department is making a major shift; it’s going semi-autonomous. What does that mean for taxpayers and the way the department operates? Well, it’s all about boosting efficiency and accountability. But unlike a traditional government office, this new setup
With big changes coming to the Belize Tax Service Department this December, one major question has been on everyone’s mind, what happens to the hundreds of employees currently working there? Early reports suggested major job cuts, with only one hundred and fifty-three positions under the
Back-to-school shopping just got a little lighter on the wallet, at least for a couple of weekends. Cabinet has declared July thirty-first to August second, and August fifteenth to seventeenth, as GST-free weekends. But before you rush to the checkout, here’s the catch, it only
It’s one of Belize’s favorite street foods and also one of its most debated. We’re talking about garnaches. But here’s the question that’s got people fired up: ketchup or no ketchup? In the north, tradition says hold the ketchup. But in Belize City? Many wouldn’t
It’s been nearly five decades since she last took the stage solo; but now, Belizean artist Maureen Utsman is making a powerful return. Her new theatrical showcase, Stories of My Life, is more than just a performance, it’s a heartfelt tribute to memory, resilience, and
