Earlier today, used-car dealers temporarily blocked the northern border crossing, claiming that a proposed regulation will drive them out of business. The regulation, which isn't new, would value used cars from the U.S. at the 'transaction value' which is the actual price paid for the
Just one month into the new year, Belizeans are gearing up for the 2025 elections. Although the official date hasn't been announced, members of the People’s United Party (P.U.P.), including Prime Minister John Briceño, have hinted at an early date. As the P.U.P.'s current administration
Brigadier General Azariel Loria stepped into the role of commander of the Belize Defense Force, taking over from Brigadier General Steven Ortega. Now, nearly three years later, Commander Loria's tenure is drawing to a close. At the B.D.F.'s forty-seventh anniversary, Loria looked back on his
For years, soldiers in the Belize Defense Force have been complaining about the terrible conditions of their facilities across the country. Last year, new sleeping quarters were unveiled at Price Barracks camp in Ladyville. Brigadier General Azariel Loria, the B.D.F. Commandant, says more improvements like
Recently, a Belize Defense Force soldier was charged with theft for allegedly being involved in a store burglary in Punta Gorda. Brigadier General Azariel Loria, the B.D.F. Commander, said the police are handling the case, but the force might also conduct its own internal investigation. Brigadier
Last week, the Belize Defense Force held a meeting to address disciplinary issues that need fixing. During the meeting, they announced plans to set up a training academy for non-commissioned officers. Brigadier General Azariel Loria, the B.D.F. Commander, shared more details about this initiative. Brigadier General
The Public Service Union (PSU) of Belize has formally requested a series of financial and policy reforms for the Belize National Fire Service (BNFS), citing concerns over inadequate compensation, resource mismanagement, and lack of consultation on critical policy changes. In a letter addressed to Chief Executive
A father is left searching for answers after his 6-year-old autistic son, Gabriel Orellano, wandered away from the Stella Maris School and was later found in the sea about a mile from campus in Belize City. Gabriel's father, Vidal Orellano, told News Five that he was
The drowning death of 6-year-old Gabriel Pablo Orellano on Monday near the Belize City municipal airstrip has sent shockwaves through the community. Christy Almeida, the Executive Chair and Co-Founder of Autism Belize, revealed that statistics show that 71% of children with autism die due to
A fire broke out earlier today in the Neals Penn Road area of Belize City. At the scene, we observed a fire truck, some firefighters, and scenes of crime officials. The house was completely destroyed. The fire broke out while some 8 Belize City firefighters staged
