Belizeans always feel the pinch of electricity prices during peak demand, and the government says it's taking steps to secure a more stable power supply, separate from what’s provided by Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). “We are in trouble right now with Mexico, as much
The family of Ryan Hyde says they are still searching for answers. Hyde was shot in the head on Friday night in Cotton Tree Village, Cayo, and later died at Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City on Monday evening. His sister, Christie Cruz, told News
Israel has carried out airstrikes on Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “immediate, powerful” attacks. Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the US-brokered ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu’s office said on Tuesday that Hamas was in "clear violation" of the Gaza ceasefire agreement after returning
Police are investigating a fire in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek, that left two homes completely destroyed and another partially damaged on Monday afternoon. Around 2:05 p.m., officers arrived on the main road in the village to find two wooden houses fully engulfed in flames and
After being shot in Cotton Tree Village on Friday, Ryan Hyde succumbed to his injuries while receiving care. He was first rushed to the Western Regional Hospital, then transferred to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for enhanced care. According to reports, an unidentified gunman approached Hyde on
Category Five Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica with sustained winds of 185 mph. Melissa has become one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history. The National Hurricane Center confirmed the Category 5 storm struck the island and is warning of catastrophic winds and
A staggering 183 million email passwords are reported to have been leaked online, putting millions of Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and other major service users at risk. Security experts called it one of the largest password leaks ever, with much of the data stolen via malware
“It’s an all-hands-on-deck approach,” said Jamaican reporter and anchor Amoy Harriott, describing how residents and authorities are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa. “Everybody’s pitching in to support their neighbour and ensure that no man is left behind.” Harriott told News 5 that three people
Belizeans may soon have the opportunity to own a stake in the country’s main power company. Prime Minister John Briceño says the government is preparing for the future sale of 33.5% of its shares in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), while making clear that the state
Tensions are mounting in the Caribbean after Venezuela announced it was suspending all energy cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago, accusing its neighbour of taking “hostile” actions by allowing a US warship to dock in its territory. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made the announcement Monday night during
