Dr. Erja Askola, the newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union to Belize, hails from Finland in northern Europe. She currently serves as the EU Ambassador to Jamaica, Belize, and The Bahamas, and she expressed her delight at being in this vibrant region, describing Belize
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
A suspected arson attack early Sunday morning caused significant damage to three luxury vehicles belonging to the Hotchandani family on Princess Margaret Drive, with losses estimated at nearly half a million Belize dollars. The incident occurred around 5:05 a.m., shortly after 75-year-old Bob Hotchandani parked his
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has released its "Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean 2024," providing a comprehensive analysis of the region's economic performance and projections. The report highlights the persistent challenges and emerging opportunities
In a statement delivered at the United Nations Media Briefing in Geneva, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General Amy Pope stressed the urgent need for humanitarian aid and international cooperation to support Syria’s recovery after nearly 14 years of conflict. Pope recently visited Damascus, where
Belize was abuzz with anticipation leading up to the first-ever million-dollar Boledo draw on this Saturday morning, and the excitement culminated when the winning numbers—3446—were announced. Fourteen lucky winners will share the jackpot. While the draw captured the nation’s attention, sales at some locations, like 88
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has officially joined the Good Travel Alliance as a founding destination. This announcement was made at the Green Destinations Conference 2024. The Good Travel Alliance is a global initiative focused on promoting responsible tourism practices that create positive impacts on communities
Tonight, several teachers are still waiting for their overdue allowances and increments from the Government of Belize, despite the Ministry of Education's promise to resolve the issue today. So, what's causing the delay, and is the government to blame? Late this evening, we spoke with
Tonight, a third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the double murder of two Belmopan taxi drivers who went missing at the end of November. Their bodies were later discovered in a shallow grave in the Hattieville area. Twenty-year-old Ronald Steadman Frazer,
Today, Doctor Desmond Arzu, accused of sexually assaulting a female patient during an ultrasound in March 2023, was back in court for his trial. The forty-year-old doctor, who was charged on May twelfth, 2024, appeared before a Senior Magistrate in Court #2. However, the trial
