The Government of Belize is expected to introduce the National Symbols Bill, 2025, which aims to formally establish and regulate the use of Belize’s national symbols. The bill outlines legal protections for key national emblems, including the national flag, national anthem, coat of arms, and
Alberto August, Opposition Member of the Elections & Boundaries Commission, has criticised the Facebook blog “Hot Off The Press” for spreading misleading information regarding the assignment of political colours for the 2025 General Election. August said, "This is in response to the grossly misleading post broadcast
A man dying just one hour after being discharged from the Northern Regional Hospital (NRH) has brought attention to the hospital once more. According to reports, the incident has triggered an investigation into potential medical malpractice. When asked about the incident, Minister of Health and Wellness
Today, Stella Maris School held a candlelight vigil to honour little Gabriel Orellano, an autistic student who tragically lost his life after wandering off campus. As we have reported before, little Gabriel drowned in the sea near the hangar area in Belize City after leaving the
A Santa Elena family is urgently seeking help to cover the $10,000 cost of lifesaving surgery for their son, Josue Novelo, who was injured in a motorcycle crash on Sunday morning. The 27-year-old was returning home after visiting a friend when he lost control of his
Hundreds of protesters, including Democratic lawmakers, gathered outside the Department of the Treasury in Washington this week to denounce Elon Musk’s alleged “hostile takeover” of federal financial systems. According to The Guardian, the rally was sparked by reports of Musk’s team, the "department of government
The Belize Police Department conducted a massive drug destruction operation on Wednesday. Authorities burnt over 30 kilograms of illicit substances. The operation, which was approved by the Commissioner of Police on July 14, 2024, saw the incineration of cannabis, cocaine, crack cocaine, and hashish, all seized
The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first overseas trip focuses on Central America, with immigration and the Panama Canal at the forefront of discussions. Rubio’s visit comes as the Trump administration seeks to curb illegal immigration and expand U.S. influence in the region, particularly
News Five has obtained new surveillance footage showing the final moments before six-year-old autistic student Gabriel Orellano tragically drowned in the hangar area. The death of this Stella Maris student has sent shockwaves across the country. We've heard from his relatives and an advocate for
Today, the community expressed outrage at the public who were along the route that little Gabriel Orellano ran on Monday afternoon before his body was found in the Caribbean Sea near the 'Hangar.' As shown on News Five's Tuesday evening broadcast, several surveillance cameras captured
