Nearly one month into hurricane season, the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, NEMO, and the National Meteorological Service are evaluating Belize’s plan for the ongoing season. Day two of the twelfth National Climate Outlook Forum got underway in Belize city this morning, where several organizations
This week’s Look on the Bright Side is another highlight of exemplary work being done in Belize’s education system. An example of doing more through inclusion is acknowledged in Horizon Academy’s approach to incorporate paraprofessionals in their school system since its inception. Who are paraprofessionals?
The Death of a Belizean Icon Belize is in mourning following the passing of one of its most cherished and iconic figures, Jennifer Lovell, affectionately known as Jenny. Jennifer Lovell passed away in her home in Belmopan, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, compassion, and service
On Friday, June 28, 2024, around 5:15 a.m., the lifeless body of an unidentified Hispanic male was pulled from the sea near North Front Street, Belize City. The body has since been listed as John Doe. The Belize Police Department is asking for the public's
News Five has confirmed that the legendary Jenny Lovell has passed away. The iconic Belizean woman passed away in her house in Belmopan. This is a developing story.
News Five has learned that members of the Opposition are planning to boycott today's Sitting of the House of Representatives in Belmopan. News Five has a team in Belmopan and will bring you the latest update. As we have reported, Opposition Members lodged a formal protest against
1. Western Caribbean/Southwestern Gulf of Mexico (AL94): A broad area of low pressure over the western Caribbean Sea associated with a tropical wave continues to produce widespread shower and thunderstorm activity. Development of this system is not expected today while it moves west-northwestward at around
The Leader of the Opposition, Moses "Shyne" Barrow, has received a formal response to his protest regarding the notice period for the House meeting scheduled for today. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Valeria Woods, tells Barrow that the notice for today's sitting is not
A long, violent dispute that resulted in the shooting death of thirty-seven-year-old Leslie Gillett in January 2022, was decided upon in the High Court this morning. Earl Baptist, a resident of Police Street, who stood trial for the murder of the Burrell Boom businessman, has
While a conviction was secured in the High Court this morning, a murder suspect also managed to walk away from a charge that was brought against him in November 2019. Denver Bevans was accused of the shooting death of a Belize City fireman who was
