Last Friday, Mayor Bernard Wagner told News Five he couldn’t recall who brought the petition to block vehicles from accessing the Hangar to the table back in August. But the council’s own minutes tell a different story. Turns out, the mayor himself moved the motion,
On Wednesday, ten former BTL employees scored a victory at the Caribbean Court of Justice. The CCJ ruled in their favor, confirming their right to severance pay under the Belize Labor Act and overturning a previous decision by the Court of Appeal. So, what does
CEO in the Ministry of Labor, Valentino Shal, says that the ministry is still reviewing the ruling handed down by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday. The CCJ concluded that Belize Telemedia Limited was to pay ten retired employees’ severance in compliance with
Today, one question is buzzing on the minds of residents across the Belize Rural Central Constituency: Should Ladyville and Lord’s Bank Village become a town? On Tuesday, News Five got confirmation that this idea isn’t just talk, it’s being seriously considered by both village councils.
Could two neighboring villages soon become Belize’s newest town? That’s the big question tonight as Lord’s Bank and Ladyville explore the possibility of merging into a single municipality within the Belize Rural Central constituency. On Wednesday, about thirty people, including both village councils, Area Representative
Last week, we told you about the Public Service Union’s growing concerns over the government’s plan to transition the Belize Tax Services Department into a semi-autonomous revenue authority. Well, tonight, that concern has officially escalated. The PSU isn’t just talking anymore, they’re taking action. On
News Five has been closely following an investment controversy in Burrell Boom Village involving two Belizeans and three American Investors. The investors allege that they have been overcharged for everything, from the cost to construct three luxurious wooden structures, to the construction of a wooden
Belize’s luxury resorts are turning heads on the global stage once again. Some of the country’s top destinations have just earned the prestigious Michelin Keys, think of it as the hotel world’s version of the Michelin Star. The 2025 list was recently unveiled, spotlighting the
Belize’s tourism industry is holding steady, but not without some serious headwinds. There’s hope on the horizon, but also a fair bit of uncertainty. Over in the U.S., job losses have hit a twenty-two-year high, and a prolonged federal shutdown is tightening wallets. That’s bad
While stakeholders in Belize are optimistic that the imminent end to the U.S. federal government shutdown will result in an increase in demand for destination Belize, air traffic control shortages and equipment failures at major airports have plagued the system for months. It is a
