Professional basketball is making a strong comeback in Belize, this time with a fresh name, new leadership, and a big vision for the future. The Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL) is set to launch its very first season tonight at the Belize City Civic Center. The opening game promises to
Copa Los Volcanes is coming to Belize. It’s one of the biggest golf tournaments in Central America, and for the first time ever, it is being hosted at the Roaring River Golf Course in Roaring Creek. This event presents Belize with the exciting opportunity to
This May, News Five is on a mission to uncover something we don’t often talk about, the Bright Side of Grief. And what she’s discovering might just change the way we think about loss. Grief isn’t always about death. Sometimes, it starts with something less
A post-mortem examination has confirmed that 32-year-old Selvin Sealy Jr. died from restraint asphyxia, with the manner of death ruled as homicide, intensifying concerns surrounding his death in police custody earlier this week. The findings have fuelled calls for accountability, with Sealy’s grieving family demanding answers. Sealy,
The sixth edition of Copa Los Volcanes, one of Central America’s premier golf tournaments, will be held at the Roaring River Golf Course in Roaring Creek. The news marks a historic moment for the country’s sports landscape, placing Belize firmly on the regional golf map. Pedro Lizarraga
On Teachers’ Day in Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a 10% pay increase for educators, as thousands of teachers took to the streets of Mexico City demanding better pay and benefits. The president revealed that teachers will receive a 9% retroactive pay increase effective January 1,
It was a heartfelt and bittersweet moment as officers gathered at the Yabra Community Resource Centre to honour Corporal Carol Thompson, who officially ended her 19-year career with the Belize Police Department. Known for her deep dedication to community-orientated policing, Cpl. Thompson’s farewell was marked by
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) hosted a Media Energy Workshop earlier this week in Belize City to provide insight into its 2025 Annual Review Proceeding (ARP) submission and ongoing investments in advanced metering technology. According to BEL, the session was led by key technical experts Sean Fuller,
Two agricultural cooperatives in the Corozal District have received state-of-the-art solar-powered irrigation systems as part of a major investment by the Resilient Rural Belize (RRB) Programme, under the Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET). The initiative aims to improve climate resilience and boost rural economic opportunities. The
A 30-year-old Belizean taxi driver has been formally arrested and charged with the crime of rape, following a police investigation into a serious allegation made earlier this week. According to police, the investigation began on Tuesday, May 13, after a woman reported that she was assaulted
