As Belizeans prepare for their Easter caye trips, the Belize Port Authority is calling out water taxi operators for overcharging commuters. A release from B.P.A. advises the general public that [...]
According to Commissioner Swaso, there is a mechanism in place for water taxi operators to seek a justifiable increase in fares, if deemed necessary. But, any fare above what has [...]
And for those who purchase water taxi tickets online, some water taxi operators offer their services in U.S. dollars at a significantly higher mark up via a reservation system on [...]
A nineteen-year-old customer care representative was shot and killed in La Democracia Village on Thursday night. The incident happened sometime around ten p.m. when Tyreak August was at home with [...]
The body of businessman Yichao Li was discovered this morning floating in the sea in Corozal Town. Police were called out to an area on First Avenue along the seashore [...]
The Forest Department has confirmed that a Caye Caulker resident, Joshua Young, was attacked and injured by a crocodile today. The attack happened around ten in the morning on the [...]
The Human Rights Commission of Belize has issued a statement reminding the public that under the Refuge Act, it is not illegal for someone to enter Belize without proper documentation [...]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement on Belize’s abstention from the resolution tabled in the United Nations General Assembly to suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights [...]
The Government of Belize and the U.S. Embassy are joining forces to try and assist with reducing the back log of legal cases. This week was the first session to [...]
Some of Belize’s most influential groups and leaders have pledged their support in favor of a referendum on the cannabis bill. In a latest addition to those calling for a [...]
A public meeting convened by Mayor Bernard Wagner and the Belize City Council was held on Thursday evening at the House of Culture. The gathering was to hear and address [...]
It’s the time of year when birds build nests so that their babies can hatch. So the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary in San Pedro (ACES) encourages people who want to trim [...]
Manzi says people can easily call for help to remove the birds and their nests if cutting or trimming the trees is urgent. Christina Manzi, Wildlife Rehabilitator, ACES Wildlife [...]
The Government of Belize in collaboration with U.N. partners today launched a sustainable development goal joint program at the San Ignacio Resort in the Cayo District. The aim is to [...]
The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous People’s Affairs received a budget ceiling of roughly twenty four million dollars in the 2022-2023 budget. And while it may seem a [...]
Should the surviving family members of Nora Parham receive monetary compensation for her wrongful sentence? Parham was sentenced to death by hanging in 1963 after being found guilty of murdering [...]
The Christian community in Belize officially begins its recognition of the Easter celebration this Sunday with Palm Sunday. When News Five spoke with Bishop Phillip Wright on Thursday, he gave [...]
While Christians prepare for the Holy Week next week and Easter next weekend, April first to May first is considered the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed as a [...]
A new two storey school building with six classrooms, a fully equipped computer lab, and a special education centre is now a highlight feature of the Louisiana Government School Compound [...]
Today, News Five was back at the Center for Employment Training in San Ignacio, this time for an Open House attended by members of the Cayo business community. While the [...]
People who are drawn to the arts are encouraged to go online to view and vote for young artists who are taking part in an online art competition called the [...]
Young says the story he wrote for the Pantheon Fantastic competition was inspired by memories of road trips with his father. He shared more of the story he crafted and [...]
The Pantheon Fantastic awards will be given out on April twenty-second to coincide with Earth Day. Judges are looking for quality of work, creativity, and expression. A part of the [...]
Many people think having arthritis or other conditions means they can no longer enjoy certain sports. Well, tonight on the Bright Side, Sabreena Daly meets a woman who uses weight [...]
