As we mentioned, the latest forecast models show Tropical Storm Sara making landfall in southern Belize with winds up to sixty miles per hour. As of two PM today, the storm was located about a hundred miles southeast of Belize, moving west at a slow
All this rain has significantly increased soil moisture levels. However, Chief Hydrologist Tenielle Hendy reassures us that there is no imminent flash flood threat now. Here's what she shared with reporters this afternoon. Tenielle Hendy, Chief Hydrologist, N.H.S “As you can see the soil moisture is very
Tropic Air has announced that all flights after four PM today are canceled due to bad weather. However, the Philip Goldson International Airport will continue to operate as usual. Event planners are being asked to postpone their events. Businesses are advised to ensure their employees'
This morning, a team of law enforcement and military personnel discovered an abandoned single-engine aircraft near Frank’s Eddy Village, parked on the side of a dirt road. It's believed the plane was used to smuggle narcotics into the country from South America. The interior had
The Immigration Department has detained fifteen individuals, pending repatriation, after they were found inadmissible to enter Belize on various grounds. According to a release from the department, eleven of these individuals are Jamaican—six adults and five children—who arrived in Belize between November fourth and eleventh.
Rodriguez mentioned that right after his clients were detained, COPA Airline was covering their food and stay at the Global Village Hotel in Ladyville. However, one of the immigration officers who handled their case reached out to him, concerned that the meals weren't being delivered
Rodriguez shared that one of his clients has instructed him to sue the government for any losses he incurs back in Jamaica due to his detention in Belize. This could cover everything from lost wages or even his job, to any expenses he racks up
The tragic death of a motorcycle driver from Belmopan on Thursday afternoon has added to the growing list of fatal motorcycle accidents. The incident occurred around three PM in the Maya Mopan area of Belmopan and claimed the life of Carlos Romero, a young self-employed
Amid a worrying rise in motorcycle accidents across Belize, two more motorists have been hospitalized after a collision at the corner of Central American Boulevard and Vernon Street in Belize City. On Thursday night, a driver speeding along Vernon Street ran a red light and
Tonight, we have a story that's close to the heart of the Channel Five team. We're celebrating the sixteenth anniversary of our morning talk show, Open Your Eyes. Since 2009, Open Your Eyes has been bringing educational and entertaining segments to viewers across Belize. As
