In the wake of the terrifying hijacking incident that unfolded earlier today, the Belize Airports Authority (BAA) has confirmed plans to step up security measures across municipal airstrips throughout the country. In a statement released this afternoon, the BAA acknowledged the recent hijacking of a small
A dramatic midair hijacking came to a tense and tragic conclusion at the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) this afternoon, when a small passenger plane was forced to make an emergency landing after circling Belizean airspace for hours. The hijacker, a U.S. national identified as
A small domestic aircraft carrying 14 passengers was hijacked mid-flight this morning while en route from Corozal to San Pedro. The plane circled erratically over the coastline near Belize City. Video footage from inside the aircraft showed passengers onboard, including a passenger with visible wounds; he was
Unconfirmed reports indicate that a small domestic aircraft, carrying 14 passengers, may have been hijacked mid-flight. The plane was en route from Corozal to San Pedro when a passenger allegedly took control. The aircraft is reportedly circling off the coast of Belize City. Unconfirmed reports are
Soon Belizeans will be clocking out, packing up and hitting the road for the Easter long weekend. Many are already eyeing the usual hotspots, such as Caye Caulker, San Pedro, or Cayo. But what if you’re not about the crowds, the chaos, or the packed
A prominent faculty member at the University of Belize has been placed on administrative leave due to numerous sexual offense allegations. News Five has obtained documents showing that for over ten years, students have been writing to the office of student affairs about the alleged
Just before news time, we spoke with the Minister of Human Development, Thea Garcia-Ramirez, who confirmed that her ministry is offering support to the alleged victims from the University of Belize. She also revealed that the Office of the Attorney General will provide legal aid
On Tuesday, we reported on the alleged rape of a woman by a prominent union leader. The victim claims she was sexually assaulted by her colleague in April 2019. After years of suffering in silence, she finally found the courage to come forward. She first
Earlier today, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) issued a statement addressing the allegations against the union leader. The organization emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for all forms of sexual violence, abuse, or misconduct. They stressed that these accusations are serious and require the
The Government of Belize has approved salary increases for Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie and all Chief Executive Officers in the Briceño administration. The CabSec’s annual salary has been raised to ninety-six thousand dollars, while the CEOs' salaries have been increased to eighty-eight thousand dollars. News
