A twenty-year-old student from Independence just hit the jackpot, winning a whopping one hundred and seventy thousand dollars in the Mega Bingo! Earlier today, he made the trip to Belize City with his mom and younger sibling to claim his prize. News Five caught up
Residents of Faber’s Road in Belize City are expressing frustration over recent parking restrictions enforced by the Belize City Council. The council painted a red line along both sides of the road, which prohibits parking along the area. In June, Mayor Bernard Wagner discussed making changes
In late October, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an application for an extension of time to apply for special leave in the Belizean murder case of Tevin Andrewin v. The King. The court provided its reasons for the dismissal on December 13, 2024. Andrewin, convicted
Prime Minister John Briceño has called for urgent reforms to Belize's road safety laws, citing the alarming rise in traffic fatalities, particularly those involving young people and motorcyclists. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Briceño highlighted the need for legislative action, stricter enforcement, and a
A Grade 7 student at Irwin High School, Jamaica, was crushed to death by a speeding bus shortly after school ended. 12-year-old Deanna Solomon was killed by a Montego Bay Metro bus on Wednesday afternoon. Local news reports suggest that Deanna was pushed by fellow
Making headlines once more is Elon Musk. The 53-year-old is ending 2024 hitting a historical record-breaking milestone after his new estimated net worth revealed that he may now be well surpassed $400 billion, according to Bloomberg. The tech mogul’s wealth is primarily driven by the soaring
Today, Prime Minister John Briceño explained the reasons why the government sought to implement a series of holiday relief measures. He said that the zero GST weekends are aimed at easing the financial strain on Belizean families during the Christmas season. Speaking in the House
Iran's controversial "Protecting the Family through the Promotion of Chastity and Hijab" law, which takes effect today, December 13, 2024, has drawn widespread international condemnation. The law imposes severe penalties on women and girls who refuse to comply with compulsory veiling, including the death penalty.
Today marks Friday the 13th, a date shrouded in superstition, mystery, and a dash of pop culture flair. This is the second Friday the 13th of 2024, following the one in September. For those curious, next year will only have one Friday the 13th, in June
The Briceño Administration is set to introduce legislation in the House of Representatives today that would provide temporary financial relief to consumers during the holiday season. The proposed measure, outlined in Statutory Instrument No. 152 of 2024, seeks to establish a zero rate of General
