Belize’s maritime frontlines are heating up, and the country’s new Coast Guard Commandant is stepping into the role at a critical moment. From growing drug‑trafficking activity along the northern border to ongoing tension and intimidation from Guatemala’s navy in the south, the challenges span both
This morning in Belize City, reporters caught up with Prime Minister John Briceño, and naturally, there were questions waiting. That comes after BTL executives met with Cabinet last Tuesday in Belmopan, a meeting that has since sparked concern across several sectors. While the Prime Minister
PM Briceño is signaling changes ahead for Belize’s telecommunications industry. Today, he revealed that new legislation is now being drafted to regulate pricing for telecom and broadband services, a move sparked by concerns raised by the Public Utilities Commission amid the proposed BTL–Speednet acquisition. And
Guyana’s rapid rise as an oil-powered economic force is bringing its president to Belize this weekend. President Irfaan Ali arrives on Sunday for an official visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two CARICOM partners, at a time when Guyana’s transformation is drawing regional attention.
When it comes to constituency development funds, not all areas receive the same amount, and that has raised questions about how those funds are allocated. Prime Minister John Briceño’s Orange Walk Central receives the largest monthly share, even though it isn’t one of the country’s
In the quiet village of Camalote, one man’s journey proves that sometimes, the words we write in our darkest moments can light the way forward. For Oliver “Shiloh” Wiltshire, poetry became more than an outlet, it became a second chance. After years away from the
Tonight, another grieving mother is coming forward, sharing the heartbreaking final hours of her baby’s life inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Alicia Kuylen says she brought her two‑month‑old son, Damani, to KHMH on January eighth after he stopped
Tonight, a News Five investigation is putting renewed pressure on government to act. We were the first to expose a sophisticated credit card scam tied to Belize’s BPO sector, an operation that has left businesses counting their losses. Our reporting uncovered multiple victims and included
After weeks of uncertainty, conservationists are breathing a sigh of relief tonight. The Friends for Conservation and Development has had its research permit for macaws renewed, clearing the way for its work to continue. Prime Minister John Briceño says earlier tensions between the group and
Reports of customs officers cutting under‑the‑table deals with car importers are nothing new; in fact, they’ve been around for years. That long‑standing concern is what pushed the Briceño administration to roll out new regulations, tightening the rules by limiting officers’ discretion and requiring duties to
