The United Democratic Party continues to face defeat, even months after a resounding municipal election loss. That is because the High Court has struck out Franklin “Kranka” Polonio’s petition challenging the results of the March sixth municipal election in Punta Gorda Town. The respondents in
Prime Minister John Briceño says he has been eating a lot of popcorn recently. That's because he's been watching the chaos happening in the United Democratic Party. Briceño told the press today that he usually does not spend much time focusing on the internal affairs
Prime Minister John Briceño confirmed today what News Five reported weeks ago which was that the new Chief Executive Officer of the Social Security Board (S.S.B.) will be Doctor Leroy Almendarez. Doctor Almendarez leaves BELTRAIDE to head S.S.B. This development comes after C.E.O. Deborah Ruiz announced
The investigation at the Solid Waste Management Authority that the Prime Minister spoke of earlier in this newscast is not the only one that is underway over missing public funds. We reported this week that thieves removed an entire safe from the Treasury building in
The Benque Viejo Town Council has reported a loss of fifty-eight thousand dollars for its recently held Benque Fiesta. The Council's financial records show that expenses for the event amounted to one hundred and seventy-seven thousand dollars, while it earned just over one hundred and
Cabinet announced today that the Belize Police Department will soon undergo a significant expansion, with two hundred and twenty-five new officers to be recruited nationwide. According to the Cabinet, this initiative aims to open a new precinct in Santa Elena Town and strengthen specialised police
Transfers for police officers from one district to another normally take place around this time of year, but one transfer has raised the interest of some individuals. The transfer of Corporal Anastacio Uh on August first from San Pedro Town to Belize City is of
After a wave of public outcry, the two minors who were placed at the Belize Central Prison under the state of emergency were transferred to the New Beginnings Youth Development Center. Previously, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams told the media that the department was hesitant
Belize is advancing its healthcare sector by investing in the education of future doctors. Today, the University of Belize officially launched the University of Belize School of Medicine, offering a five-year program leading to various Bachelor of Medicine degrees. News Five's Britney Gordon was at
And while the residents out west will have a new public hospital, Belize City will not be left out. Today, Minister Bernard told reporters that the Cabinet has decided on a new tertiary-level hospital to replace the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. The funding for the
