After spending over five months on remand for child pornography and sexual assault of a ten-year-old, Shania Shahera Welch, a twenty-one-year-old student from Gales Point Manatee, is finally out on bail. Her case wrapped up in a preliminary inquiry last Monday, March seventeenth, at the
A very emotional and hurt Elroy Williams couldn't lift his head after hearing he must serve prison time for attempted murder. Despite having only two years, seven months, and eleven days left behind bars, Williams, who had been separated from his wife, visited her in
The families of the three young women who tragically passed away in their suite at the Royal Kahal Resort in San Pedro have spoken out following the lab test results. Twenty-three-year-old Kaoutar Naqqad, twenty-four-year-old Imane Mallah, and twenty-six-year-old Wafae El Arar were found dead on
Mayor Bernard Wagner has addressed the criticisms that the Belize City Council is trying to oppress small businesses. The backlash came after traffic and police officers were sent to remove a business banner belonging to OMG Café, which is located on the first floor of
The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is pouring over a million dollars into conservation projects across Belize. This fund provides long-term support for initiatives that protect our marine life and biodiversity. Today, News Five's Britney Gordon was in San Ignacio to meet the eight
Ever heard of Pickleball? It's one of the newest sports to hit the courts in Belize, and it's quickly gaining popularity among tourists and expats. Players say it's a game for everyone. Imagine tennis, but with paddles like those in ping-pong, played on a smaller
Today, the students at Stella Maris School received care packages during a brief handing-over ceremony. Each package included personal care items, a bag, and a water bottle. This generous gesture was made possible through a collaboration between the school and four other organizations. News Five’s
There are over two thousand abandoned lots scattered across Belize City. Following a structural fire that started in one of these abandoned houses, the National Fire Service has urged the Belize City Council to take swift action against the property owners. Belize City Station Supervisor,
After her defeat at the polls on March twelfth, Kaya Cattouse is back at the Belize City Council, resuming her role managing the sanitation portfolio. So, how is she adjusting to her local government duties again? We asked the mayor, and here's what he had
Mayor Bernard Wagner recently returned from an official trip to Taiwan, where he led a delegation to the 2025 Smart City Summit and Expo. This global event brings together city leaders, tech pioneers, and urban planners to collaborate on the latest advancements in smart city
