The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) has issued a public call for dialogue with Prime Minister John Briceño and key government officials to address urgent concerns in the sugar industry. In a press release, the BSCFA said that their concerns extend beyond personal grievances. The
The Community Rehabilitation Department (CRD) has received a major technological boost with new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment valued at BZD $95,396. The initiative, part of the PACE Justice Project, is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed Thursday that the United States would respond forcefully if Venezuela attacks Guyana amid an escalating territorial dispute involving vast oil and gas reserves, the Associated Press reported. Rubio, on a three-nation tour of the Caribbean, made a brief stop
American tourist 45-year-old Mark Strus was seriously injured in a boating accident near Caye Caulker on Thursday afternoon. It happened at around 4:00 p.m. when Strus was kayaking with his three children on the northern side of the island. According to witnesses, a boat en route
The Corozal Sugar Cane Producers Association (CSCPA) has extended its congratulations to Prime Minister John Briceño and the People's United Party (PUP) on their recent electoral victory. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, the CSCPA expressed its commitment to collaborating with the government
Tonight, authorities suspect a drug ring is operating in southern Belize after discovering the remains of a drug plane that was deliberately set on fire after landing on Wednesday night. Earlier today, News Five spoke with BDF Commander Azariel Loria and Coast Guard Commandant Elton
A veteran police officer has been officially discharged from the Belize Police Department following an internal review. The termination letter stated, quote, In light of the serious nature of the allegations against you, the impact on the reputation of the Belize Police Department, and after
Two of the six fishermen from the north were granted bail this morning by Justice Nigel Pilgrim in the High Court. Lerman Norman Leslie, thirty-one, from Chunox Village, and Ronyer Alexander Cruz, twenty-four, from Sarteneja Village, were each granted bail of nine thousand dollars, with
Former Opposition Leader Moses 'Shyne' Barrow is demanding a retraction and apology from 7News Belize, claiming they defamed him in a report about his diplomatic passport. Through his lawyers, Barrow alleges that the media house, led by News Director Jules Vasquez, falsely suggested he resisted
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pulling back several pieces of workout equipment from parks across the country. These yellow and red outdoor fitness machines were found to have dangerously high levels of lead. This alarming discovery was made thanks to research and testing
