March first officially kicked off Child Stimulation Month in Belize. This year's theme is "Small Steps, Big Skills: Unlocking Early Potential," focusing on promoting early childhood education. To start the month with a bang, preschool children across the country took part in a lively career
Over the weekend, a passerby made a grim discovery along Old Well Road in Ladyville—a man's decomposing body floating in the water. The foul odor had already begun to permeate the area. Police later identified the man as forty-two-year-old Herbin Bans from Lord’s Bank. According
In the rural community of San Roman, Stann Creek District, a new rudimentary water system is being installed, bringing hope and excitement to the residents. This essential project aims to provide clean and safe drinking water, significantly improving the quality of life for the community.
Today marks a significant milestone for Belizean music as the legendary Gerald "Lord" Rhaburn celebrates his eighty-ninth birthday. Known for his vibrant performances and contributions to calypso, soca, reggae, and brukdown music, Lord Rhaburn has been a cornerstone of Belizean culture since the 1970s. His
Good evening and welcome to another exciting edition of Sports Monday! I'm Paul Lopez, and tonight we have some thrilling highlights from the final match of the Belize District Football Association’s First Division Tournament. You might remember that the finals were postponed due to a
The Ministry of Education kicked off Child Stimulation Month in Belize with a lively parade this morning. Children from across the country took to the streets, dressed as their future selves—aspiring doctors, lawyers, and police officers, among other professions. March is celebrated nationwide for the
Belize City Councillor Evan "Boo-Boo" Thompson has issued a public statement following the public fight he was involved in over the weekend. In his statement, Thompson asserted that he was the victim in the incident, acting solely in self-defence after being aggressed. He said that the
Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner stands in support of Councillor Evan "Boo-Boo" Thompson following a recent altercation outside the Digi Park/Shisha Lounge. Wagner told News 5 that Thompson was provoked: "You can see in that situation clearly, he was provoked; I'm behind him; I support
This morning, Police Commissioner Chester Williams addressed the controversial incident in which police shot a dog during a domestic dispute response in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo. Williams said that initially, there were claims that officers had unnecessarily shot the dog, but further details revealed the
"Women police officers and civilian staff from the Belize Police Department joined their commanders in a community-driven effort on Sunday March 2nd, 2025, to start Women’s Month with a special church service across multiple churches. Community members and leaders attended the service and highlighted their
