The Central Bank of Belize has announced that a new series of banknotes will officially enter circulation on August 4, 2025. The redesigned currency features updated themes, enhanced security features, and new portraits that reflect Belize’s cultural heritage while reinforcing the integrity of the national currency. The
Seven-month-old Baby Emiliano Flores is slowly losing the ability to move and is in need of urgent medical intervention. Baby Emiliano has been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in 6,000 children. His parents, Lyzanni and Emil Flores, appeared
UDP Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow supports the Briceño Administration's Belize Constitution (Thirteenth Amendment) Bill, 2025. Barrow's statement came after the tragic murders of Evadnie Jones and her disabled son, Luke Jones, on the south side of Belize City. "The 13th Amendment that was introduced recently may
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her administration is preparing a sweeping legislative agenda aimed at tackling social issues ranging from substance abuse and gambling to noise pollution and pension reform. Speaking at a United National Congress (UNC) public meeting, Persad-Bissessar announced plans to raise the legal
A former employee of Flo’s Pristine Services is wanted by police following reports of missing items from a client’s home. Florina Arzu, the business owner, told News Five the incident occurred on June 27 at a residence in Belize City. The theft allegations are towards 26-year-old
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by announcing steep new tariffs on 14 countries, warning they could face duties of 25% to 40% starting August 1 unless they make trade concessions. The move, part of Trump’s broader strategy to pressure trading partners
On Monday, Police Commissioner Dr. Richard Rosado asked Belizeans to support the 13th Amendment, following the murders of Evadnie and Luke Jones on Cedar Street on the south side of Belize City. He said, "I want to beg and implore the public to support the police
Rupert Lopez Jr has pleaded guilty to the 2021 murder of Kenrick John Drysdale, who was gunned down in front of his business in Dangriga, Stann Creek. Drysdale was at One Love Car Wash on Commerce Street when he was shot multiple times on the morning
Tensions are rising at the University of Belize (UB) as the University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union (UBFSU) issued a pointed public demand for the immediate implementation of a long-promised 9% salary increase. The union’s statement calls out both the Government of Belize and UB’s
Matyas Carlos Bo has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for stabbing his brother to death during a drunken argument in Bella Vista Village last year. The plea was entered on Monday before Justice Antoinette Moore. He is now scheduled to be sentenced on August 5th. Bo had
