In December 2024, residents and business owners in Caye Caulker voiced concerns over a proposed fuel depot in a residential area. The plan includes a petroleum station and fuel storage facility, raising fears about safety and potential risks. In an interview with News 5, Chairperson
In 2002, the Kolbe Foundation, a private, non-profit organisation, was approved by the government to manage the Belize Central Prison. However, reports to News 5 are that the foundation's contract has yet to be renewed. This has been the case since June 2024, according to reports.
Move over, Generation Beta is here, and they’re expected to grow up in a world dominated by artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and immersive virtual environments. Experts predict these tech-savvy kids will live longer, face unprecedented challenges like climate change, and redefine what it means to
A male tourist drowned earlier today off the coast of Belize City. We are told that the incident occurred on St. George's Caye. Details of what transpired are still forthcoming. The victim has been identified as Rajendran Nair, 67, of Florida, U.S.A. His body was transported via boat
In 2024, Belize faced an alarming increase in road traffic accidents. The crisis spanned highways, urban streets, and rural roads. Among the most troubling trends was the significant rise in motorcycle accidents, which prompted the public to demand that the Briceño Administration do what it
A healthy baby boy made his debut as the first baby of 2025 at 12:15 a.m. on January 1st. The baby, born to 19-year-old Glenda Pop from Hattieville, weighed six pounds and had a smooth, uncomplicated birth. Glenda told News 5 that she arrived at the
A New Year's morning shooting left a 21-year-old man injured in Belize City. Reports indicate that Shemar Gillett was shot in the left arm just before 5 o'clock in the morning while walking home. Initial investigation revealed that a vehicle suddenly stopped and opened fire
A man is in critical condition after being brutally stabbed multiple times near Pitter Street in Belize City on Wednesday, January 1. The victim, Mervin Martin, was rushed to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Martin alleges he was attacked by 33-year-old Emerson Garnett, also known as
A 4-year-old girl was injured by a stray bullet on New Year's Eve while she was with her family in the Jane Usher area in the Old Capital. Reports are that the incident occurred shortly after midnight on January 1. The child’s mother told police that
The Belize Port Authority (BPA) raised the water taxi passenger fee by $3.00 for fares between $10.00 and $100.00. This became effective on January 1, 2025. This adjustment follows the Water Taxi (Amendment) Regulations, SI No. 129 of 2022. The BPA said due to the economic
