A family is demanding answers tonight, saying justice was quietly scaled back in a deadly shooting at a BDF outpost. After losing Clive Baizar in what was first treated as a murder case, his loved ones now say they were blindsided by a plea deal
Something suspicious is stirring in the Placencia Lagoon and no one seems to know who’s responsible. An unidentified dredging operation has caught the attention of researchers and residents, raising alarms about safety and environmental impact. Boat operators say the site is unmarked at night, turning
With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season just weeks away, the government is stepping up efforts to make sure Belize is ready. On Monday, Minister of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management Henry Charles Usher met with NEMO officials in Belmopan to review the country’s level
The National Sports Council is launching a brand-new national youth sporting competition called “Super Nationals 2026.” The multi-sport event is scheduled to take place from June twenty-ninth to July third and will bring together some of Belize’s top young athletes from across the country. The
A resident of Dangriga is fed up with the Southern Regional Hospital and a sewer system she says is making her life miserable. According to Margarita Hernandez, the issue has been brought to the attention of the hospital’s management; she’s complained to Mayor Robert Mariano,
At Hope Creek Methodist Primary School, career day wasn’t just dress-up; it was a glimpse into the future. Classrooms came alive with young dreamers stepping into roles as doctors, police officers, and more, each one imagining the path ahead. But beyond the costumes, the day
Brace for higher fuel prices and rising living costs; the financial toll of the United States’ war with Iran has now climbed to an estimated US$29 billion, and the bill is still climbing. The latest figure, disclosed by Pentagon official Jay Hurst, is US$4 billion higher
The same bottle of dishwashing liquid. Five stores. A $1.00 difference in price. For families already stretching every dollar, that gap adds up fast. News Five took a grocery list of ten basic household items to Dangriga Town and compared prices across five different grocery stores.
Fresh dredging activity in the Placencia Lagoon has triggered concern among residents and environmental groups. Concerns are mounting over one of southern Belize's most biodiverse waterways being put at risk. A video circulating online shows a dredging machine at work. One said online he's "been watching
The U.S. Embassy Belize has issued a security alert for American citizens in Belize following the declaration of a State of Emergency (SOE) across parts of Belize City and the Belize District amid a recent surge in violent crime. The SOE, declared on May 8, affects
