Authorities are investigating a fire incident that occurred early this morning in Belize City. Reports are that the blaze started around 2:30 in the morning at an abandoned two-storey building on Hunters Lane. The fire eventually spread onto a nearby home, causing significant damage. Firefighter officials
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) announced on Friday the groundbreaking of the new paediatric ward at Northern Regional Hospital in the Orange Walk District. The project is a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Orange Walk-District 4250 and LEAP Global Mission. MOHW said
Thousands of protesters flooded streets today across the United States and around the world in response to President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs and his "America First" economic policies. Dubbed “Liberation Day” by Trump, Trump’s recent trade moves have drawn widespread criticism for their potential to
CARICOM Chair Mia Mottley has proposed a series of actions to improve economic self-sufficiency, strengthen regional cooperation, and address the Caribbean’s vulnerability in global trade. Mottley called for immediate actions, including reengaging with the United States at the highest level, acknowledging the mutual benefits of cooperation,
Mia Mottley, Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), delivered a stark warning about the economic repercussions of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" initiative. In her address, Mottley stated that these tariffs, aimed primarily at Chinese imports,
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred earlier today in the Cohune Walk area of Belmopan City. The shooting incident happened in front of a Chinese supermarket located by the area's junction. Authorities are on the scene, with police and scenes of crime officials processing
Concerned Belizeans have been invited to unite against the controversial Cayo Rosario development project, which lies within the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. The meeting was called Elito Arceo via social media. According to Arceo, the meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8."Bring your signs
News Five has been closely following the Trump administration's ten percent reciprocal tariff on Belizean goods. The new policy is set to take effect on April 5th. Since the announcement, the Government of Belize has held a high-level meeting to discuss its impact on trade
A drop in revenue for exporters shipping to the U.S. means they need to cut costs. This could mean pausing expansion projects, reducing production, or even laying off staff. According to Jody Williams, Chief Sales and Marketing Director at Marie Sharp, mass layoffs are the
Belizeans who love shopping online from Chinese businesses like Shein and Temu might need to rethink their purchases. The Trump administration's new tariff regime adds a thirty-four percent tax on products from China, on top of the existing twenty percent. Since items from these online
