Tonight, fear is gripping immigrant communities in Ireland, including Belizeans, after a disturbing outbreak of racially motivated violence. What began as a peaceful vigil in support of a young assault victim quickly spiraled into chaos over the weekend. Following the arraignment of two teenage boys
Is there finally some movement on the long-awaited audit into the Ministry of Youth and Sports? Well, sources tell News Five that the Audit Department has wrapped up its investigation, but, so far, the final report hasn’t been made public. For years, the unions have
Buying a car in the U.S. and driving it down to Belize might sound like a smart way to save money, but for some vehicle importers, that journey is becoming more dangerous than ever. While the cost savings can be tempting, the road through Mexico
A Belize City car dealer is in hot water tonight, accused of taking thousands of dollars from a customer and never delivering the vehicle she paid for. Thirty-one-year-old Jordan Gerald Morey appeared in court this afternoon, charged with obtaining property by deception. The allegations? Morey
It was anything but business as usual at the Belize Central Prison on Wednesday, as eleven prison officers walked off the job. Their reason? Poor working conditions. These wardens, employed by the Kolbe Foundation, say they’ve had enough—raising concerns about everything from shared sleeping spaces
A Los Lagos man says he was the one attacked but still ended up pleading guilty in court today. Forty-year-old Charles Egbert West appeared before Magistrate Ludlow Black, charged with wounding a man during what he claims was a brutal assault on him by a
It was a proud moment today for the Belize City Council and the Pickstock community, as they officially cut the ribbon on a space that’s already been making a difference. After three years of quietly serving the neighborhood, the Hope Resource Center now boasts a
The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has issued a strong public statement condemning what it describes as “acts of union busting, intimidation, and targeted campaigns” against union leaders and members. According to the NTUCB, these actions are a direct assault on workers’ constitutional rights,
The woman's house on Flamboyant Street was deliberately set on fire twice, first on Tuesday night and again early Wednesday morning, in what police suspect is a case of domestic-related arson. According to the homeowner, the incident stems from a recent breakup between her daughter and
The Belmopan City Council is strongly condemning a recent act of vandalism that defaced a beautification project carried out by the Rotary Club of Belmopan. According to the council, the club had invested time, resources, and effort into enhancing the city’s public spaces, aiming to uplift
