On September twenty-first, Belize celebrated its forty-fourth year of independence. The ceremony featured performances by the Belize Defense Force band and speeches from national leaders. At the steps of the Supreme Court, Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner highlighted the country’s achievements while acknowledging ongoing challenges.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed to News Five that Guatemalan Armed Forces vessels entered Belizean waters on Independence Day, right in the Sarstoon area. According to officials, the Belize Coast Guard quickly approached the vessels and informed them that they were inside Belize’s
The countdown is on in Caye Caulker as the official campaign for the cannabis legalization referendum kicks off. Volunteers are hitting the streets, going door-to-door, and talking directly with residents about what this historic vote really means. Mark your calendars, October eighth is decision day.
Tonight, the Premier League of Belize is looking into some serious allegations against Wagiya Football Club’s manager, Nelson Moss. He’s accused of holding on to the passports of several foreign players and housing them in less-than-ideal conditions. News Five spoke with American national Devien Bell,
And it wasn’t just Devien Bell sounding the alarm. News Five also spoke with Guatemalan coach Kevin Simpson, who shared a similar story. Simpson says he came to Belize to help sharpen the skills of Wagiya’s players, but instead, he found himself caught in a
So, who exactly is Nelson Moss? Well, if you follow football in Belize, especially in Dangriga, the name probably rings a bell. Moss is both the manager and owner of Wagiya Football Club, one of the country’s oldest teams. He’s been at the helm for
And we also heard from the President of the Premier League of Belize, Ian Haylock, who is against players surrendering their travel documents to any executive members of a football club. In fact, Haylock frowned upon the idea, while confirming that the league is exploring
In other football news tonight, former FIFA vice-president and ex-CONCACAF president Jack Warner will not be extradited to the United States. It’s a major legal victory, following a ruling that came down earlier today from Justice Karen Reid in Trinidad and Tobago’s High Court. For years, Warner
With a petition that has over five hundred signatures, Belize has a new voice in social activism. Liberation 9/21 launched with a bold mission to advance justice, dignity, and liberation, both here at home and around the world. Their first action? Calling on the government
Last week, Belize welcomed seven new ambassadors, including the new Palestinian Ambassador, who presented her credentials to Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam. Belize has long supported Palestine, backing a UN resolution calling for steps toward an independent Palestinian state. However, global opinion remains divided. At
