A Belize Defence Force (BDF) truck driver has been charged following an accident on the Southern Highway on Christmas Eve. Joseph Cifiriano Avila, 48, from Lord’s Bank Village, faces charges of “failure to provide specimen” and “driving without due care and attention.” The crash occurred near
As we wrap up 2024, News 5 is excited to bring you our digital Year in Review! This year, we're diving into the highlights and challenges of the past twelve months, all organised by themes. Join us as we look back at the stories that
A 22-year-old construction worker from Sandhill, Manuel Anthony Moralez, has been arrested and charged with three counts of arson following an incident in which three vehicles belonging to the Hotchandani family were set on fire. The vehicles, parked on Princess Margaret Drive, were torched in
Super Furia Band announced the passing of its founder, Francisco Alcoser Sr. The group posted on its Facebook page, "It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. Francisco Alcoser Sr., founder of the Super Furia Band. We are asking for prayers for
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Richard James Aranda in Dangriga. The incident occurred on Christmas night. Around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a report at the Southern Regional Hospital, where Aranda was found motionless with gunshot wounds. According to initial investigations, Aranda was walking
Following a report made by Mark Usher on Tuesday, November 12, police have formally charged 34-year-old Dorian Richard Garnett, an unemployed resident of Hattieville Village. On Wednesday, December 25, Garnett was charged with attempted murder, use of deadly means of harm, and dangerous harm
Reports emerging from Dangriga Town are that a man was fatally shot earlier this evening in Dangriga Town. The incident occurred in the Lakeland Area. The victim has been identified as one Richy Aranda. We are told that he was shot twice in the head. This is
The Government of Belize has started paying the overdue increments owed to teachers, but the battle isn't over yet. On Friday, Belize National Teacher’s Union President Nadia Caliz mentioned that most teachers still hadn't received their payments, even though the school managers had the funds.
On Monday, the CEO of the Ministry of Education, Dian Maheia, urged teachers who haven't received their increments to report their cases to the ministry for help. Nadia Caliz, President of the National Teacher’s Union, backs this call and encourages union members to document any
The court has laid out a plan to resolve the leadership dispute between Mesop Area Rep. Moses Shyne Barrow and Albert Area Rep. Tracy Panton over the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.). Here are the key points: The claimants need to respond to the defendants' answer
