President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China immediately after taking office, a move aimed at curbing illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The proposed measures mark a sharp escalation in trade tensions with three of the United States’
Starting January 8, 2025, Belizeans will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the United Kingdom (UK). Applications open on November 27, 2024, and can be completed through the UK government portal or the "UK ETA" mobile app. The ETA is mandatory for short-term
Thousands of Central American migrants departed southern Mexico on November 20, seeking to reach the US border before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office in January. The group aims to avoid potential immigration restrictions and take advantage of the CBP-ONE asylum system while it remains in place.
A shooting in Libertad Village on Sunday night left two people injured. The victims, a man and a woman, were shot in the legs during a violent attack around 7:20 p.m. The couple was ambushed by unknown assailants but, fortunately, their injuries weren't severe. Police
Last Thursday, we reported the tragic killing of eighteen-year-old Jonathon Leonardo. Over the weekend, police arrested and charged thirty-three-year-old Abraham Shal from Belmopan with murder. According to our earlier report, Leonardo was out socializing with friends at a bar when he had a confrontation with
On Sunday, three armed men attempted a daring robbery, targeting the owner of a Toyota Hilux. The victim, Jody Adolphus, who is the driver for the Minister of Tourism, was parking his vehicle at home when the trio approached. One of the attackers reportedly assaulted
This morning, twenty-four-year-old Denvoy Feliciano Bartley walked free from a murder charge after the DPP’s office entered a nolle prosequi in his case. Bartley, who had been on remand for just over a year, arrived at court on the prison bus from Belize Central Prison
Justice Candace Nanton has ruled in a voir dire, admitting the caution statement and interview given by Lincoln Diaz as admissible evidence, meaning he will stand trial for murder. Now twenty-three, Diaz was just nineteen when he was accused of murdering Orin Velasquez, also known
Earlier this month, Tropical Storm Sara unleashed heavy downpours across the country, causing severe flooding in Northern and Western Belize. After two weeks, the floodwaters made their way down to Burrell Boom, rapidly inundating residential areas and roads. Today, News Five's Britney Gordon caught up
The floodwaters making their way into the Belize District have also impacted residents of Lords Bank Village. Those living near the Belize River and in low-lying areas are the hardest hit. Several feet of water have turned some houses into islands, forcing villagers to evacuate.
