History will be made tomorrow in Caye Caulker as residents head to the polls to decide whether cannabis should be legalised for production and sale on the island. The long-awaited October 8 cannabis referendum will ask voters, "Should the Government of Belize pass legislation to
What started as one woman’s simple act of kindness has grown into a citywide movement. For the third consecutive year, Allison Flowers, Operations Manager at Belize Elementary and Belize High School, led the “Sole Purpose” Shoe Drive. An initiative that collects and distributes shoes to
Negotiations aimed at reaching a Gaza ceasefire under President Donald Trump’s proposed plan are showing signs of progress, according to CNN. Both Israel and Hamas have reportedly made headway during the first two days of discussions. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump advisor Jared Kushner
Through the implementation of the Free Movement Regime, eligible nationals from Barbados, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can now live and work in Belize under an “indefinite stay” status. In alignment with this move, the Central Bank of Belize has announced that CARICOM nationals
Kenneth ‘Big Tom’ Flowers was known as one of the "most feared" figures in Belize City's violent gang scene years back, but his recent efforts to steer at-risk youth away from violence left a whole community in mourning. According to Andrew Dawson, Director of the LIU,
Over 300 Wavemakers, partners, and allies gathered at St Catherine’s Academy Mercy Center on Saturday, October 4, for Oceana’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. An event that celebrated individuals and organisations making a lasting impact on Belize’s coastal communities and marine ecosystems. Twenty-four-year-old Brianna Boyd was named
A new storm has spun up in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Jerry, the 10th named storm of this hurricane season, formed Tuesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). As
It’s been just over one month since Joseph Budna was seen taken from just steps away from Orange Walk's police station. He landed in the hands of Guatemalan authorities hours after. After visiting the abduction site and confirming the presence of surveillance cameras, News 5 called
Christy Guzman is out on bail after spending 30 days in custody. The 21-year-old was granted bail on Thursday, October 2, by the High Court. Justice Nigel Pilgrim approved the application brought by her lawyer, Hurl Hamilton. Guzman must report to the Belmopan Police Station twice
Police have detained five Belize City residents following an armed robbery that occurred early this morning on the Belchina Bridge. According to police reports, shortly after midnight, authorities received information about a robbery in progress. Officers responded swiftly and intercepted a Chevy Equinox near Lindo’s Alley,
