Belize is betting big on coconuts—and not just for coconut water or oil. The country is rolling out a fresh plan to revitalise the coconut industry. Earlier this week, the Coconut Sector Task Force met in Belmopan for its first quarterly meeting of the year. The
Leader of the Opposition Tracy Panton has called for unity and renewed focus as the party begins its post-election rebuilding efforts. In a message to supporters, Panton reassured the United Democratic Party (UDP) base that despite recent setbacks and ongoing leadership disputes, the party is committed
Moses “Shyne” Barrow says he remains leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP). This comes after he resigned following his defeat in the March 2025 general elections. In a press release, Barrow said, "As my term does not expire until the National Convention to be scheduled
The State Attorney General’s Office of Quintana Roo is requesting the public's assistance in locating 29-year-old William Javier Cruz Milán, who has been reported missing since April 19, 2025. He was last seen in the town of Sabidos, located in the municipality of Othón P.
Less than a week ago, Captain Howell Grange found himself in a life-and-death situation straight out of a movie. On Holy Thursday morning, he boarded his Tropic Air flight in Ranchito for what should have been a routine twenty-minute trip to San Pedro. Instead, the
Belize’s municipal airstrips have ramped up security after Thursday’s Tropic Air hijacking scare. Thankfully, all passengers escaped unharmed, but the incident could have become tragic if the hijacker had been armed with deadlier weapons. News Five’s Britney Gordon caught up with a passenger at the
Thursday’s terrifying hijacking concluded when the plane finally landed at the Philip Goldson International Airport after spending two hours in the air. Upon landing, chaos erupted on the runway as medical personnel and police rushed to the aircraft. Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, explains how
Details are still unfolding about Akinyela Taylor’s hijacking of the Tropic Air flight. Police report that Taylor was kicked out of PGIA for trying to board a flight without a ticket and was later denied entry to both Mexico and Belize. Commissioner Chester Williams says
The National Student Union of Belize (NSUB) has issued a strong condemnation of sexual harassment and misconduct, following allegations against University of Belize Lecturer, Doctor Pio Saqui, by at least four female students. The union stands with the brave students who have come forward, acknowledging
Emerson Garnett, a thirty-four-year-old from Freetown Road, Belize City, faced new charges of sexual assault and wounding in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court this morning. Previously a murder suspect, Garnett has been in custody since Sunday. He appeared before Magistrate Ludlow Black without representation and
