December has just started, but the Christmas celebrations are already in full swing! This morning, the Holy Redeemer Parish Hall was buzzing with excitement as the Belize Salvation Army hosted its annual children's Christmas dinner. Nearly six hundred kids from Belize City and Hattieville gathered
The Ocean Academy community and the residents of Caye Caulker are mourning the tragic loss of Form Four student Alexander Bainton, who passed away this morning at 8:10 a.m. after being in the ICU since a devastating accident on November 29. In a statement, Ocean Academy
A Belize City man wants back his dark grey and silver 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, which he alleges was stolen by a trusted mechanic. The vehicle has been missing since last week, and the owner has reported the incident to the police. He also alleges
Joshua Moses Ashburn, a 47-year-old businessman from Belize City, has been formally charged with five counts of possessing false documents and five counts of preparation for crime. The charges stem from an investigation into the discovery of counterfeit immigration documents at his establishment, Double Zero, located
The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) has announced a series of meetings to address ongoing concerns regarding delayed increments, allowances, and salary upgrades for its members. Following an emergency meeting held by the BNTU Council of Management in Belmopan on December 3, the union leadership shared
This year’s Ocean Hero Award celebrates the remarkable contributions of two women dedicated to protecting Belize’s marine resources: Khadijah "Kaj" Assales and Linda Searle. Ocean Hero 2024 – Khadijah “Kaj” Assales Khadijah Assales, creator of the Kaj Expressions lionfish jewelry line, turns environmental challenges into art with
The French government has collapsed following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. The motion, which passed with overwhelming support just three months after Barnier's appointment by President Emmanuel Macron, was prompted by opposition parties after the former Brexit negotiator used special powers
The mother of Howard Ramirez, the young man who was shot and killed in San Ignacio, is speaking out about her son’s death. In a heartfelt interview with News 5, she shared memories of Howard aas a kind, funny, and hard-working young man. She said that,
Authorities are searching for two suspects linked to a brazen robbery at a store in Silkgrass Village, Stann Creek District. According to police, the incident occurred around midday on Wednesday, December 4. Officers were called to the scene, where they spoke with 38-year-old businesswoman Xumei Zhang.
The Belize Police Department has issued an official report on the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Howard Ramirez in the Boiton Area of the Cayo District on Wednesday morning. The department says that officers responded to a call around 8:00 a.m., where they encountered 44-year-old businessman Juan
