Tonight, police are looking into the apparent drowning of two individuals in Belize. The first victim, Rafael Vasquez from western Belize, was found on Monday around three p.m. in the Paslow Falls area of Bullet Tree Village. When officers arrived, they found Vasquez's lifeless body
Belize is home to over twelve thousand Mennonites who migrated from Canada and Mexico in the 1950s. Drawn by our fertile land and the chance to practice their faith and culture in peace, they settled in remote areas and became cattle ranchers, dairy farmers, carpenters,
Leader of the Opposition, Moses 'Shyne' Barrow, has been shaking things up within the party, naming standard bearers for key constituencies. On Monday, Barrow's team took to Facebook to announce that David Almendarez will be running for the U.D.P. in Belize Rural North. Additionally, Tyrone
We asked Louriano about his chances against the current Area Representative for Caribbean Shores, Kareem Musa. Lauriano admitted that Musa is a political heavyweight but confidently added that he's ready for the challenge. Paul Lopez “Having lost at the municipal level, what gives you confidence that you
Kids have a new book to spark their imaginations! Today, author Karryn Dawson launched her children's book, Dream Powers: Where Dreams Become Reality. The launch event was held at the Lake Independence Public Library in Belize City. According to the author's daughter, Zyrah Noralez, the
Belizean officials are on high alert after a case of New World screwworm (NWS) was detected in Catazaja, Chiapas, near Mexico’s border with Guatemala. Fermin Blanco, the country representative of OIRSA in Belize, told News Five that concerns surrounding the detection of the New World screwworm
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise has announced the dates for the highly anticipated National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) 2025. The event will take place from May 30 to June 1, 2025, under the theme "Integrating Sustainable Food Systems: Mitigating Climate Change, Strengthening
A flood warning remains in effect for rivers and tributaries across the northern, central, and southern regions of Belize, including the Rio Hondo, Mopan River, Sittee River, and rivers along the eastern slopes of the Maya Mountains. Severe flooding persists along the Belize River and
Mesoamerica's largest tropical rainforest, the Selva Maya, is rapidly disappearing. Stretching across 150,000 square kilometres of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, this vital ecosystem is home to diverse wildlife and ancient ruins—but decades of deforestation are threatening its future. Satellite data reveals that large parts of
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum cautioned U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday about the severe economic repercussions of his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports. Speaking at a press conference, Sheinbaum criticised the plan, warning it could spark a retaliatory cycle and endanger shared
