A 25-year-old man was shot early Saturday morning while fishing near a mangrove area south of Hol Chan Resort. He and his fishing partner had left San Mateo, San Pedro Town, around 5:00 a.m. to catch bait when a gunshot rang out. The man, who was
A road traffic incident occurred this morning on the George Price Highway. Just after 8:00 a.m., a Silva's Bus Line passenger bus veered off the road near St. Matthew’s Village, between miles 39 and 40. Initial reports indicate that no injuries have been reported.
Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Belize City fisherman Elvis Aldana, who was gunned down on Saturday night. According to an official situation report, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 8:27 p.m. at a mechanic shop located near the corner of Electric
The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) has issued a public call for dialogue with Prime Minister John Briceño and key government officials to address urgent concerns in the sugar industry. In a press release, the BSCFA said that their concerns extend beyond personal grievances. The
The Community Rehabilitation Department (CRD) has received a major technological boost with new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment valued at BZD $95,396. The initiative, part of the PACE Justice Project, is funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed Thursday that the United States would respond forcefully if Venezuela attacks Guyana amid an escalating territorial dispute involving vast oil and gas reserves, the Associated Press reported. Rubio, on a three-nation tour of the Caribbean, made a brief stop
American tourist 45-year-old Mark Strus was seriously injured in a boating accident near Caye Caulker on Thursday afternoon. It happened at around 4:00 p.m. when Strus was kayaking with his three children on the northern side of the island. According to witnesses, a boat en route
The Corozal Sugar Cane Producers Association (CSCPA) has extended its congratulations to Prime Minister John Briceño and the People's United Party (PUP) on their recent electoral victory. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, the CSCPA expressed its commitment to collaborating with the government
Tonight, authorities suspect a drug ring is operating in southern Belize after discovering the remains of a drug plane that was deliberately set on fire after landing on Wednesday night. Earlier today, News Five spoke with BDF Commander Azariel Loria and Coast Guard Commandant Elton
A veteran police officer has been officially discharged from the Belize Police Department following an internal review. The termination letter stated, quote, In light of the serious nature of the allegations against you, the impact on the reputation of the Belize Police Department, and after
