The Public Service Union (PSU) has formally requested records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), alleging that government finance officers have been deliberately splitting payments to avoid financial oversight by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury Department. The request follows recent reports that the sister
Floodwaters and rising rivers continue to threaten parts of Belize after persistent rainfall battered several parts of the country on Thursday. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) urged residents in its third information bulletin to stay alert as conditions remain unstable. NEMO and the National Hydrological
Widespread flooding is tonight’s top story, after torrential overnight rains drenched communities across Belize, from the south straight through the central region. By morning, roads were cut off, homes surrounded, and in one dramatic moment, a bus was actually swept off the highway by fast-moving
What was supposed to be a simple assignment quickly turned into a firsthand look at a national emergency. News Five’s Shane Williams headed south to cover the opening of a new building at the Stann Creek ITVET, but instead found himself navigating flooded highways, stalled
Floodwaters continue to affect the commute across southern and central Belize tonight, forcing closures, detours and a lot of patience on the road. The Coastal Plain Highway is still under water and off-limits for now, though officials say it could reopen later this evening. Meanwhile,
The Belize Social Investment Fund is pushing back tonight against what it calls “misleading and unsubstantiated” claims circulating online about how it awards contracts. In a strongly worded statement released today, SIF flatly rejected accusations of favoritism and improper influence, warning that the allegations could
A legal showdown is brewing over who’s really protecting the public’s interests and who isn’t. Former Ombudsman Gilbert Swaso is taking the government to court, accusing it of weakening oversight by leaving the post vacant for six months. At the heart of the issue is
After more than a decade in the works, Belize’s Occupational Safety and Health Bill is stuck in the Senate. Senators are pushing back, warning that the legislation still has serious flaws and contradictions that need fixing before it becomes law. But the delay has sparked
The race for City Hall is heating up and it’s no longer a one-man show. What once looked like a clear path for Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller has quickly turned into a competitive showdown, as veteran councilor Allan Pollard jumps into the mix. Miller enters
On Wednesday night, we brought you the story of a growing legal battle involving the Dangriga Town Council. Tonight, that story deepens. Former Town Administrator Austin Petillo is now officially taking the council to court, claiming his sudden dismissal was not only unjustified but also
