On Wednesday, we reported on the approved salary increases for Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie and all Chief Executive Officers in the Briceño administration, effective the day after the 2025 general elections. The Cabinet Secretary's annual salary jumped to ninety-six thousand dollars, while the CEOs' salaries
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams is gearing up to take on his new role as C.E.O. of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs, and Transportation. Although he's excited about the move, he mentioned that his salary will be lower than what he earns as
The phrase 'Swimming with the Tide' perfectly captures the spirit of the small family in our next story. It's about a mother and son, the last two leaders of a business in Punta Gorda that has weathered fierce competition and adapted to change over the
Easter is just around the corner, and Belizeans are busy with last-minute preparations for the long holiday weekend. At the Conch Shell Bay Market in Belize City, shoppers are selecting fish for their Easter meals. News Five’s Britney Gordon visited this morning to find out
As Belizeans get ready to celebrate Easter with their loved ones, Father Jeremy Zipple, the associate pastor at Saint Martin de Porres parish in Belize City, shares a heartfelt message about the true meaning of the season. He reminds everyone of Jesus' sacrifice and the
The University of Belize (UB) has issued a public statement in response to a News 5 report aired Wednesday night, which revealed that several students had filed complaints of sexual harassment against a university lecturer. In a press release issued Thursday, the university acknowledged receiving the
Three victims injured in today’s shocking hijacking of a Tropic Air flight are receiving medical care at two hospitals in Belize City, according to Police Minister Kareem Musa, who visited them earlier today. Musa, who was accompanied by Police Commissioner Chester Williams, personally checked in on
Tropic Air has released an official statement following a harrowing in-flight emergency earlier today involving one of its domestic flights. The incident, which occurred aboard a flight en route from Corozal to San Pedro, ended with a safe landing at the Philip Goldson International Airport
The Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) has issued an official statement following Thursday morning’s dramatic hijacking of a Tropic Air flight en route from Corozal to San Pedro. According to airport authorities, they were alerted around 8:30 a.m. to a possible hijacking involving a Cessna Caravan
The U.S. Embassy has issued a preliminary response to the hijacking of a domestic plane by an American man. Speaking at the Philip Goldson International Airport, Public Affairs Officer Luke Martin expressed sadness at the day’s events, especially on the eve of the long Easter weekend.
