John Doe is Victim of Hit and Run in Corozal
There was also a hit and run accident in Corozal over the weekend and police are investigating the incident to determine who is the motorist that injured an unnamed man. [...]
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Youths Nationwide Participate in National Forensics Camp
Over the past two weeks, the National Forensics Science Service engaged over three hundred youths from across the country with lessons on crime scenes investigation, during their first annual National [...]
Dr. Musa: Key to Lessen COVID Symptoms Is to Vaccinate
Musa said that vaccination has proven to still be the most effective weapon against COVID-19, even if the Omicron sub-variants bring mild symptoms. Hence, she advises those who are still [...]
Ministry of Health, Wellness Promotes Workplace Wellness
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is in the process of promoting what is known as workplace wellness within the public and private sectors. The effort focuses on encouraging everyone [...]
Nutritionist: Mental Health is as Important to Wellness as Your Diet
And because a big part of health and wellness has to do with one’s diet, the food that one eats no doubt is one of the focus areas of the [...]
Seine Bight to Get a Welcome Center
A welcome center is coming to the village of Seine Bight. Area representative Rodwell Ferguson was joined by Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler for the official unveiling of the planned [...]
KTV the Remix: the Semifinal Round Begins
It’s week five of your weekly dose of KTV the Remix and tonight, the semi-finals begin inside the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. You are in for a treat [...]
Mother of Teen Robbed, Murdered; Police Charge Minor
It was another deadly weekend and this time, a mother and businesswoman was the target of a robbery and cold-blooded murder. The incident happened at Cocktail Bar and Lounge in [...]
Israel Chable is Knocked Down and Killed. Was it Intentional?
A resident of Orange Walk District lost his life over the weekend when he was reportedly knocked down by a motorist along the stretch of road near San Jose Village. [...]
Police are Following All Leads in Chable’s Case
According to Chable’s younger sibling, the family is working closely with the police to determine what caused the accident or whether her brother was in fact the victim of something [...]
Troy Banner: An Apparent Pattern of Child Abuse
Tonight, Troy Banner is once again making headlines for allegedly committing an unthinkable act upon his fifteen-day-old son. The newborn was transferred from the Western Regional Hospital to the K.H.M.H. [...]
An Attempted Robbery in Sugar City Ends in a Stabbing
There was a stabbing incident in Orange Walk on Sunday when an individual who was allegedly being attacked by a trio of robbers defended himself with a knife. The altercation [...]
P.M. Departs Country on Personal Leave
Prime Minister John Briceño departed the country on personal leave today. In his absence, Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, will act as Prime Minister. News Five [...]
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P.M. Says Police Department to Get More Technologically Capable
Because surveillance footage has proven to land convictions, the government is placing greater investment in technological equipment. On Friday, Prime Minister John Briceño informed what the government is doing to [...]
ComPol Says Surveillance Cameras Have Helped to Nab Murderers
While police continue to gather their evidence in the murder of Vanessa Acevedo, a number of persons have criticized the low conviction rate for murders in Belize. A lot of [...]
Highlighting Importance of Protecting Breastfeeding during Breastfeeding Week 2022
Since 2012, all public hospitals across the country have been certified as “Baby Friendly” hospitals where mothers can breastfeed comfortably without discrimination. But, this is not always the case in [...]
Santa Elena Jaguars Scouts Gives Back to Rural Community in Toledo
With the help of sponsors from the U.S. and here in Belize, the Santa Elena Jaguars Scouts 27 provided footwear and grocery items to over three hundred families in Blue [...]
Meet the Six Delegates Vying for Miss Universe Belize
Pageant week has officially opened as the Miss Universe Belize committee searches for the next beauty ambassador to represent the country on the international stage of pageantry. Six delegates from [...]
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Details of the Miss Universe Belize 2022 Pageant
Going into pageant week, the delegates will be engaged in a number of activities, including an official photo shoot in San Pedro on Tuesday. Earlier today, they also visited Liberty [...]
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PM Briceño: Increment Freeze Was Discussed with Unions
The Briceño administration has made its position official on what public finances will not be spent on, now that it has reinstituted the ten percent salary that had been withheld [...]
Public Service Union Says G.O.B. Will Still Employ, Despite Hiring Freeze
In a memo that was circulated by the Financial Secretary on Wednesday, the subject is adjustments and cost-saving measures. While government has returned the ten percent that was taken away [...]
$1000 Per Month for Minister’s Phone Allowance is Back
According to the P.S.U. president, a thousand dollars as monthly allowance for telephone calls and services is exorbitant. He says that a better financial plan could have been implemented for [...]
Is Moises Cal Being Replaced as Government’s Pick for PSC Chairman?
Is government reneging on the appointment of Moises Cal as chair of the Public Service Commission? While it is yet to be made official, P.S.U. President Dean Flowers alluded to [...]
Hundreds of B.D.F. Soldiers Receive Land Certificates
A News Five team was back at Price Barracks for the conclusion of two events. The first was a proud moment for hundreds of men and women of the Belize [...]
Government Launches Development Plan for Micro, Small & Medium Businesses
Micro, Small and Medium-sized businesses will be given a seat at the proverbial table in the coming months and will be allowed to engage with government on a contractual basis. [...]
