California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday amid rising concerns about bird flu cases in the state. On the same day, Louisiana reported the nation’s first severe case of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. The Centers for Disease
As we wrap up 2024, News 5 is excited to bring you our digital Year in Review! This year, we're diving into the highlights and challenges of the past twelve months, all organized by themes. Join us as we look back at the stories that
On Tuesday morning, a Guatemalan gunboat made its way into Belizean waters near the Sapodilla Cayes. The Belize Coast Guard reported that the naval vessel was spotted near Ragged Caye, just three miles south of Hunting Caye, where coast guard personnel are stationed. After a
Developer Michael Feinstein's claim against the Government of Belize over the compulsory acquisition of about twenty-three acres on Stake Bank is set to be heard in the High Court on Thursday. The Briceño administration has defended the takeover, but Prime Minister Briceño also mentioned that
Get ready for another tax-free shopping spree this weekend, just in time for the Christmas holidays! The first GST-free weekend, held a few days ago, provided some valuable lessons for Belize Tax Services. Shoppers raised concerns about noncompliance, such as store owners backdating receipts or
A Brazilian traveler who arrived in Belize with just sixteen dollars in cash was sent back home, even though they had proof of accommodations. This situation raises the question: was the visitor being profiled by immigration officers upon arrival? Prime Minister Briceño addressed this issue
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is finally speaking out about News Five’s investigation into the operations at Caribi Bleu Casino. This investigation has already prompted responses from the Gaming Control Board, the Central Bank of Belize, the Prime Minister, and a representative of the casino.
As of the end of EpiWeek 50 last week, we've seen a total of one thousand, one hundred and sixty-six cases of dengue up to Saturday. Remarkably, there have been no deaths this year, which is a complete turnaround from the high dengue incidences we
On Tuesday, two Caye Caulker residents wrote to the police to voice their objections to a proposed fuel depot in their area. However, today, a group of tour operators on the island took the opposite stance. The Caye Caulker Tour Operators Association publicly supported the
When Julio Paiz Junior was eighteen, he shot and killed his friend and former co-worker in a shocking act of revenge. After bullying his co-worker's wife and getting reported, Paiz Junior came back to settle the score, executing his friend in public, right in front
