The government of Belize has extended its condolences and support to the people of Guyana following the capsizing of a passenger ferry off the country's northern coast, an incident that has left dozens feared dead and many others still missing. In a statement issued on Sunday,
Belize officially launched the Child Protection and Child Justice Steering Committee (CPJSC) on Friday by merging two previously separate bodies into one national committee. CPJSC is tasked with overseeing national reforms rather than individual cases and will work under a five-year action plan from 2026
A massive search and rescue operation continued on Monday after a passenger ferry capsized off Guyana's northern coast, leaving at least two people confirmed dead, 67 rescued, and dozens more feared missing in what authorities say could be the country's deadliest maritime disaster in decades. The
As the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran continues to intensify, the number of civilian casualties on both sides continues to escalate. This campaign of bloodshed follows peace talks held a month earlier, which aimed to bring an end to the strife. According to
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, denying Lionel Messi and Argentina a second straight world title. Substitute Ferran Torres struck the only goal of the match in
Belize’s volleyball heroes are back home, and the celebration has not stopped since that final point in Costa Rica. After capturing the country’s first-ever Central American senior men’s volleyball championship, the national team returned to an emotional welcome, met with young athletes dreaming of following
The questions surrounding the Ministry of Defense’s spending are getting harder to dismiss. Leaked documents reviewed by News Five now link Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie to a company that received more than eighty-five thousand dollars from the ministry. The records show the same under-ten-thousand-dollar invoices
In the wake of the Mira Millions controversy, government is now promising tighter controls over how public money is spent. Public Utilities Minister Michel Chebat says the allegations are serious and must be met with a serious investigation, because public funds demand public accountability. The
BEL says it tried to shield customers from higher electricity rates during some of the toughest years for Belizean households. But now, the company says that decision has come at a heavy price. The utility reported a net loss of more than twenty-three million dollars
Cracks are reportedly beginning to surface within the Belize Police Department following the circulation of form letters signed by Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado informing several Assistant Superintendents of Police that, despite successfully passing the Promotional Board, they will not be recommended for promotion
