The captain of the MV Barima and two crew members have been jointly charged with murder over the ferry's fatal capsizing and were remanded to prison. Those charged are 40-year-old Captain Kevin "KP” Price, 42-year-old Chief Mate Rondell Dwayne Roberts, and 33-year-old Goods Superintendent Delon Granderson.
Belize now has what political analysts describe as a blueprint for regulating political financing. The bigger question is whether the country's political leaders are prepared to use it. The Belize Policy Research Institute (BELPRI) says its latest report outlines how Belize could finally introduce long-discussed campaign
A quick trip to Twin Super Market turned into a $20,000 payday for one Scratch and Win player. "I just did a random shopping at Twin Super Market, and I decided to just pick up two tickets," she said. She bought the winning ticket last week but
As Belize pushes to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, one major question remains: can the country's electricity grid keep up? With residents already raising concerns about power reliability and capacity, News Five asked Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Public
The United States is expanding its fight against Mexican drug cartels by targeting politicians accused of accepting cartel money, marking a significant shift from its traditional focus on drug kingpins. The Trump administration has accused criminal organizations of financing political campaigns to elect candidates willing
Belize City business Doony's is warning customers about a fake social media page posing as its instant loan service and tricking people into sending money online. Customer Service Representative Chinique Kemp said several customers have come into the store reporting money sent to accounts they believed
While many teenagers spend their mornings watching video streams, Wakeen Arzu is busy running his own business in Dangriga. The 15-year-old barber featured today on Open Your Eyes alongside hosts Sabreena Daly and Isani Cayetano. He was joined in the studio by his mother, Abigail
A new report from the Belize Policy Research Institute (BELPRI) is calling for urgent reforms to political financing laws. It warns that the country's lack of regulation leaves the door open to corruption and undue political influence. The report ‘Money in Belizean Politics: Breaking the Regulation
Twenty-nine-year-old Belize Police Constable Dexter Diego is behind bars awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to four counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. The victim was 13 when the first offence happened and 14 when the other three occurred. Diego entered the guilty plea in the
A child left behind on Bagdad Street in Belize City has been placed in the care of Human Services, after a small fire nearby helped police uncover why the child was left there in the first place. ASP Stacy Smith said police responded to a residence
