Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to an attack on former Belize City Councillor Deannie Requena. They are 21-year-old Kareem Allen and 30-year-old Burton Clare. Allen was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and theft, while Clare was charged with use
Police Commissioner Chester Williams is expected to brief the media later this afternoon regarding the attempted robbery that occurred this afternoon in Belize City. As we have reported, one person was fatally shot. That person has been identified as Leroy Smith, an alleged member of
In a strategic move aimed at rallying the Democratic base, US Vice President Kamala Harris has announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. The decision was revealed on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. In a statement, Harris said, “I am proud to
The National Hurricane Center reports that a tropical wave currently situated over the east-central Caribbean Sea is showing minimal changes this morning. The system is expected to progress westward across the central Caribbean Sea, with slow development anticipated over the next couple of days. Conditions
Jamaica is celebrating 62 years of independence with vibrant celebrations across the island. Today commemorates Jamaica’s liberation from British colonial rule up until August 6, 1962. The day is a tribute to Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage and a celebration of its evolution from a colonial
News 5 has received information that one person was shot following a robbery in Belize City. Police are currently on the scene. Robbers reportedly targeted a business on Freetown Road. The suspects were reportedly apprehended on Victoria Street. This is a developing story.
Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) Moses Barrow, has filed a police report against Beverly Williams, the party's Standard Bearer for Belize Rural Central. In the police complaint that was obtained by News Five, Barrow says that she made a threatening remark at him. The
The Government of Belize and the United Nations (UN) have officially launched their 2024–2025 Country Implementation Plan (CIP) under the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. This announcement came during the 4th Joint National Steering Committee Meeting, co-chaired by Amalia Mai, CEO of the Ministry of Foreign
It is with profound sorrow that we learned of the passing of Dr the Honourable Abdulai Conteh the esteemed former Chief Justice of Belize. Dr Conteh's tenure from 2000 to 2010 marked a period of significant transformation and progress within the Belizean judicial system. His
“If you can’t catch Harry, catch his sleeve.” It’s an old saying used to describe a scenario where a killer is unable to locate his target and takes aim at someone else. Oftentimes, that individual is a victim of circumstance. That’s what happened this morning
