Amado Alexander Badillo, owner of Prestige Auto Sales, was arraigned in Belize City Magistrate’s Court on a charge of obtaining property by deception after allegedly failing to deliver a car to Theresa Ismar Flores despite receiving $14,000. He pleaded not guilty and was granted $10,000
Nadia Caliz, president of the Belize National Teachers' Union (BNTU), explained that some teachers have reported not receiving their increments. She told News 5 via phone that there is a concerning trend in discussions with some school managers, who were initially asked by the Ministry
Amado Alexander Badillo, owner of Prestige Auto Sales Company, was arraigned this morning in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court on a charge of obtaining property by deception. Badillo pleaded not guilty before Chief Magistrate Jayani Wegodapola. The charge stems from allegations made by Theresa Ismar Flores,
NASA brings in Christmas Eve by flying closer to the sun than any human-made object ever has. On December 24 at 6:53 a.m. ET, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, a car-sized spacecraft, swooped in within 3.86 million miles of the sun's surface on Tuesday morning at
Each Christmas Eve, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defence Command) tracks Santa’s sleigh in real-time as it journeys through the skies. This beloved tradition began in 1955 after a department store ad misprint prompted a child to call a Colorado military centre asking to speak with
Christians in the Middle East face a season marked by both celebration and concern for their safety. Just Monday, protests broke out in Christian neighbourhoods of Damascus, Syria, after a Christmas tree in the town of Suqaylabiyah was set on fire. A video surfaced online
Consumer watchdog Which? has revealed alarming levels of data collection by popular smart devices, with air fryers emerging as unexpected culprits. The study found that some air fryers demand invasive permissions and share user data with third parties, including platforms like TikTok. In its evaluation of
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
The court has issued a procedural order in the legal dispute between Mesop Area Rep. Moses Shyne Barrow and Albert Area Rep. Trracy Panton over the leadership of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and has prioritised key issues and established deadlines to streamline the resolution
What started in Dangriga has grown into a global initiative aimed at empowering young girls and women. Teresa Hernandez, a youth empowerment coach and entrepreneur from Dangriga, is calling on companies and organisations to join her efforts to expand the youth empowerment camps across Belize
