Belize’s ninety-day State of Emergency matches a previous S.O.E. implemented under a previous government, but the measure has been received with a degree of criticism. Some have likened the action to El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, who in 2023 imposed a new siege on his country’s
The nation’s murder count for 2024 as of June stands at fifty-seven murders, according to statistics from the Belize Crime Observatory. That is an average of ten murders a month. Of the murder victims, fifty were males and seven were females. Data also shows that
On Wednesday, RET International completed training with persons in the transportation industry on human trafficking. It was a programme that the University of Belize has signed on to as one of its e-courses. A significant number of the participants hailed from Belize City, the biggest
On Wednesday, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize issued a letter of complaint addressed to the board of directors of the Social Security Board. The letter details several concerns with recent decisions made by the S.S.B., such as the appointment of a Deputy C.E.O.
School may be out for the summer, but the learning continues for most children. Today, the STEAM Summer Academy wrapped up its four-week programme, culminating in a vibrant showcase where nearly fifty young minds displayed the skills and knowledge they’ve gained in science, technology, engineering,
Tonight, sixteen students are advancing their academic pursuits with full financial support from Belize Bank Limited. Over the years, the bank has awarded hundreds of scholarships to students across Belize, and this year is no exception. From over two hundred applications, the bank selected a
The Ballin’ Like Her Girls basketball camp is underway, and girls from all over the country are participating. This three-day camp engages girls from pre-school age, ranging all the way to college age. It was started to encourage young women to engage in the sport
This morning marked the conclusion of the free life-saving swimming lessons provided by the Belize Police Department and the Belize Coast Guard. The camp successfully equipped children with essential swimming skills for survival in emergencies. News Five’s Azain Heredia visited the classes at the Princess
Tren Maya Faces Early Struggles Mexico’s Tren Maya project is facing significant criticism for its performance and impact. The railway’s current operation includes 34 stops across Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Campeche, and Chiapas, yet many popular routes are still under construction. However, according to Travel Noire,
Police in southern Belize are looking for a 19-year-old man in relation to a report of "unlawful sexual intercourse." The ongoing investigations followed the report of a 35-year-old woman who accompanied her 15-year-old daughter to the police station on Wednesday, July 24. The teenager reported that
