This month marks the end of an era for one of Belize’s most distinguished diplomats. The Organization of American States (OAS) is officially bidding farewell to Assistant Secretary General Nestor Mendez. Mendez was re-elected in 2020 to serve an additional term as Assistant Secretary General. In
North Korea is reportedly preparing to send as many as 30,000 troops to reinforce Russia’s war with Ukraine, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment confirmed by Western intelligence sources. The move would significantly expand Pyongyang’s role in the conflict, following the deployment of 11,000 North Korean
The Belize Fisheries Department has officially opened the application process for export licences for the 2025–2026 sea cucumber fishing season, which will run from August 1st, 2025, to January 31st, 2026. As part of a new policy focused on strengthening conservation and the sustainable management of
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has responded to a viral social media post claiming that a rat was found in food served at a local establishment. MOHW called the post misinformation and clarified that the incident did not occur in Belize. According to the ministry,
Rifts within the United Democratic Party show no signs of healing, and tonight, a familiar face is stepping back into the political spotlight, but this time, with a message of both hope and frustration. U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte officially re-entered the political arena last week,
Just when it seemed the waters couldn’t get any murkier within the United Democratic Party, Chairman Michael Peyrefitte is stepping in to clear the air, both in the courtroom and within party ranks. In an interview with News Five, Peyrefitte broke down the legal interpretation
In the world of politics, private conversations don’t always stay private, and this week, U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte found himself at the center of just that. Following the leak of a private exchange with Opposition Leader Tracy Panton, Peyrefitte is speaking out. He’s not denying
The following story is from Caye Caulker, where the newly re-elected village council has issued a powerful and emotional press release addressing growing concerns about police conduct on the island. In a statement released earlier today, the Caye Caulker Village Council expressed deep concern over
Tonight, a chilling case of blackmail takes center stage in the High Court. Elijah Buller, the man accused of threatening to kill his own uncle and family unless he was paid two thousand dollars, has officially pleaded guilty. The incident, which dates back to July
Forty-nine-year-old Ervin Middleton has learned his fate after being convicted earlier this year for the rape of a thirteen-year-old girl. His sentence? Seventeen years, ten months, and twenty-seven days behind bars. Justice Nigel Pilgrim handed down the sentence today, calling Middleton a predator who abused
