If you’ve driven along Belize’s highways lately, chances are you’ve seen it, piles of trash scattered along the roadside, turning our beautiful landscapes into something far less picture-perfect. It’s a growing problem, and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing is speaking out. They say
A major discovery at the Caracol Archaeological Site is making headlines internationally, and for good reason. Researchers have uncovered what they believe to be the tomb of Caracol’s very first king, a find that’s shedding new light on the ancient Maya world and its complex
Textbooks? Still important. But these days, more students are turning to tech, specifically AI tools like ChatGPT, to help with everything from homework to full-blown research papers. It’s a digital shift that’s changing the way classrooms work, and while it’s opening up exciting new possibilities,
The Caribbean is making real strides in the fight against HIV. Since 2010, new infections have dropped by twenty-one percent, and AIDS-related deaths have fallen by an impressive sixty-two percent. But while the numbers are encouraging, the full picture is more complex. Here’s News Five’s
Belize is turning up the power toward a greener future. Belize Electricity Limited made history today by signing a groundbreaking agreement for the country’s very first utility-scale solar power plant. The new facility, set to rise in Buena Vista, Corozal, will generate fifteen megawatts of
There’s good news on the horizon for Belizeans; lower electricity bills could be coming soon! That’s thanks to a major leap toward energy independence: Belize’s first utility-scale solar power plant is officially in the works, which will provide Belize with fifteen megawatts of power. For
Something exciting is happening in the heart of Pomona. For the first time ever, the village is hosting the Valley Youth Connect Summer Camp 2025, a vibrant new initiative aimed at empowering young people in the community. Chairman of Steadfast Village, Orlando Chuck, shared details about
A 26-year-old housekeeper from Ladyville has been charged with burglary after allegedly stealing over $19,000 worth of jewellery and cash from her employer’s walk-in closet in Belize City. The accused, Samara Moody of Perez Road, Ladyville, appeared before Magistrate Ludlow Black today and pleaded not guilty
The highly anticipated raffle for the 2025 Ford Ranger XL has been postponed again. The announcement was made by the National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) Committee. The raffle was scheduled to take place on June 1 before being postponed to July 1 and now is
Following the murder of 38-year-old Luke Jones, who lived with a disability, and his mother, 64-year-old Evadnie Jones, disability advocates in Belize say the recent wave of killings targeting persons with disabilities reflects a bigger failure of the state and society to protect them. Luke was
