As part of our in-depth and intensive investigation into the "Machakila Incident," it became apparent that the Belize Defence Force is in urgent need of better communication equipment. On September 7, a group of Belize Defence Force soldiers stationed near the Machakilha Conservation Post (CP) found
The National Hydrological Service has issued a flood forecast for several regions across Belize. Residents are urged to monitor waterways and exercise caution as water levels in certain rivers continue to rise. Region 7: In the Rio Hondo, water levels at Blue Creek North remain above historical
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced today that its government will introduce a law to ban social media for children under 16. Albanese said this decision is anticipated to be in effect against major social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X by the
Hurricane Rafael, which struck Cuba on Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 storm, has caused significant damage to the island's power grid. "The national electric system collapsed due to strong winds," said Félix Estrada Rodríguez, director of Cuba’s Electric Union. The storm brought down power
On Tuesday, Prime Minister John Briceño and the Cabinet made several decisions that address key challenges in Belize’s justice system, expanding access to electricity, and boosting the country’s international presence. In an official statement, the government announced that the Cabinet approved the creation of a Criminal
Opposition Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement, Barrow said, "We wish President-Elect Trump and the American people well, as Belize remains committed to strengthening the strong bilateral relations shared by our nations for the last 43 years." Barrow also
On Tuesday, we chatted with a few Belizeans to see how up-to-date they were with the 2024 US presidential race. Most people told us they were following the elections closely and were hopeful that Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, would win. However, the results are
News Five ran a poll on its Facebook page, asking followers how they felt about Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Out of five hundred and six voters, opinions were split. A strong two hundred and eighty people said they were ‘very
There’s a saying: When America sneezes, Belize catches a cold. With Donald Trump back in the White House as the 47th President, many Belizeans are curious about what this means for our relationship with the U.S. over the next four years. During his previous term
The Government of Belize is seriously worried about the recent move by sixteen donor countries to stop funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees. This agency is crucial for providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians, especially those in Gaza who are
