Forty-nine-year-old Ervin Middleton has learned his fate after being convicted earlier this year for the rape of a thirteen-year-old girl. His sentence? Seventeen years, ten months, and twenty-seven days behind bars. Justice Nigel Pilgrim handed down the sentence today, calling Middleton a predator who abused
In the fight against crime and the illegal flow of firearms across Belize, a new tool is now in the hands of law enforcement, thanks to a continued partnership with the Organization of American States. Today, the OAS officially handed over a third firearm marking
Tonight, the backbone of northern Belize’s agriculture is officially in crisis. In a rare and urgent move, the four major sugarcane producers’ associations have come together to declare a state of emergency in the sugar industry. The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, Corozal Sugar Cane
Fifty million dollars in losses, and that’s just the beginning. Belize’s sugar industry is facing a serious threat, and it’s coming from a fast-spreading plant fungus called fusarium. It crossed over from the north in 2024 and wasted no time, covering five miles in just
So, while those confrontation tests are yielding positive results, Minister of Agriculture Jose Mai says the industry will likely have to wait an entire year to see vast improvements. That spells trouble for the next sugar crop, as biological threats to the industry multiply. Jose Mai,
On Tuesday, we took you to Laughing Bird Caye National Park, just off the coast of Placencia, where we got a close-up look at the incredible work being done by the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future and its partners to protect our precious marine
Today, the National Biodiversity Office, under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, launched its very first National Biodiversity Dialogue. The theme? “Biodiversity Beyond Boundaries: Connecting Ecosystems and Empowering Communities through National Collaboration.” It’s more than just a mouthful, it’s a mission. This event brings together key
A video showing two police officers manhandling a young man in Caye Caulker has ignited public concerns about excessive use of force by police. 21-year-old Andrew Novelo is seen in one of the videos raising his hands and walking toward officers before being forcefully restrained. One
News 5 has obtained a leaked internal communication detailing a strategic plan by the United Democratic Party (UDP) to restore party unity, including the controversial reinstatement of expelled members such as Tracy Taegar-Panton. According to the confidential information, UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte, is expected to hold
UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte has responded to the leak of a private message he sent to Tracy Panton, saying he’s not surprised and isn’t backing down from the push for party unity. The leaked message, obtained by News 5, revealed Peyrefitte’s frustration over what he described
