The Premier League of Belize and the Football Federation are investigating claims from foreign players who say a club manager withheld their passports. The athletes allege their visas expired while waiting for promised work permits, and despite repeated requests, their documents were not returned. Several
News Five confirmed with Wagiya Owner Nelson Moss that immigration officials and police officers raided his club house and initiated an investigation into allegations of human trafficking. Moss says he laments the series of events as they have unfolded, while maintaining his innocence. [caption id="attachment_63806" align="alignright"
Since Tuesday, News Five has been requesting details from police regarding their operations at Moss’s clubhouse. Acting Commissioner of Police Bart Jones had committed to providing details but never followed through. So today when we caught up with him in Dangriga, we asked him for
Another element of the Premier League of Belize’s investigation will focus on the living conditions and meal arrangements provided to the now-deported players during their time with Wagiya Sports Club. Allegations have surfaced of inadequate meals and poor accommodations, claims that Moss strongly denies. Still,
Last week, Acting Commissioner of Police Bart Jones confirmed that he placed Officer Barry Flowers on interdiction. Flowers is accused of signing out a firearm from the Special Patrol Unit while on leave, during the weekend that convicted criminal and self-styled journalist Joseph Budna was
The investigation into Joseph Budna’s alleged abduction is ongoing, but many questions remain. Budna, who has filed a lawsuit against the government and law enforcement, claims he was beaten and taken to Guatemala without due process, accusing officials of unlawful arrest and torture. The public
Punta Gorda residents were shaken early this morning after a couple was shot while sleeping in their home. Joel Carr and Kayla Gonzalez were attacked as a gunman rode up to their residence and fired multiple shots through their bedroom window. Both were struck by
Tragedy struck the Cayo District Monday evening when a road accident claimed the life of 19-year-old Samuel Amaya. Around 7 p.m., police responded to reports of a crash in Frank’s Eddy Village. Amaya, a Salvadoran national, was riding a Skygo motorcycle with 46-year-old Edwardo Gaston
Today, residents of Dangriga and nearby communities attended Belize’s third public consultation on the government’s proposed thirteenth amendment bill, aimed at tackling gun- and gang-related crimes. The sessions are meant to give the public a chance to ask questions and share concerns, but public participation
Today, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) held its second press conference of the year, sharing updates on the country’s economy, consumer confidence, prices, and trade. According to the SIB, Belize’s second-quarter 2025 GDP shows the economy grew 0.8 percent when compared to the same
