In its 26th consecutive year, BEL (Belize Electricity Limited) continues its heartwarming tradition of giving back this holiday season. Over 220 hampers and care packages were delivered to families and senior citizens across the country. BEL teams were organised to distribute 120 hampers filled with Christmas
Earlier today, the Salvation Army in Belize held its annual grocery voucher giveaway by providing over 700 vouchers to families in need, particularly those who are seniors. These vouchers are redeemable at local supermarkets and enable recipients to purchase groceries for a Christmas meal. Major Marc
Just days before Christmas, a family has lost their home in a fire on Boots Crescent in Belize City. The fire broke out this morning and completely destroyed the house. No injuries were reported. The homeowner, James Lamb, was not present during the fire. His neighbour, who
Glenford Logan was granted his freedom on Monday after spending 21 years in a jail cell at the Belize Central Prison. He was never convicted of the crime he was charged with. In fact, he was never tried for that crime. Logan was arrested in 2003,
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the murders of Marvin Cante and Juan Carlos Raymundo. The suspect, 20-year-old Ronald Frazer from the Cayo District, faces two counts of murder. The other two men arrested in relation to the cousin's murder were Carl
A brazen daytime robbery unfolded on Princess Margaret Drive in Belize City just minutes ago. The victim, reportedly a staff member of a Belize City casino, was driving a brown van when the incident occurred. While details remain unconfirmed, it is believed the man may
The man who is accused of murdering 44-year-old Alarice Andrews, 39-year-old Vidal Yuman, and 19-year-old Maria Lucas chose to remain silent during the trial today. 25-year-old Kyle Zetina chose not to testify to assert his innocence. This was against his attorney's advice. The incident occurred in June
A single mother of four is seeking assistance and raising awareness after a scary attempted break-in at her home in Belize City early this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 3:54 a.m., as captured by the family’s security camera. The footage shows a hooded man entering
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday amid rising concerns about bird flu cases in the state. On the same day, Louisiana reported the nation’s first severe case of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. The Centers for Disease
As we wrap up 2024, News 5 is excited to bring you our digital Year in Review! This year, we're diving into the highlights and challenges of the past twelve months, all organized by themes. Join us as we look back at the stories that
