People have been speculating about the election date like gamblers trying their luck at Boledo. But it looks like we'll have to keep guessing. When we caught up with the Prime Minister today, the only hint he gave us was: soon. Prime Minister John Briceño “It is
Today, the House of Culture in Orange Walk unveiled USpace on the upper floor of the Banquitas House of Culture. This new facility offers students a chance to explore their potential and allows everyone to connect the past with the present through innovation, history, and
Every day, children endure various forms of violence, often sexual or physical. Tragically, some cases of physical abuse are so severe that children have died from their injuries at the hands of adults. But the horror doesn't end there. There are many types of violence
Joshua Moses Ashburn, a businessman already embroiled in legal trouble, faced a fresh wave of charges today. Ashburn and his wife, Xochil Lopez, were granted bail in the High Court on charges of firearm possession, ammunition, and drug-related offences earlier this morning. Ashburn and Lopez, both
A Belize Defence Force (BDF) soldier and her boyfriend were arraigned today on charges related to a stabbing incident in Lords Bank, Ladyville, that left a 20-year-old man critically injured. The accused, 23-year-old Stacy Antonio, a BDF soldier, and 26-year-old William Flowers, an unemployed resident of
Every day, children endure various forms of violence, from physical and emotional abuse to neglect and exploitation. Tragically, some suffer severe abuse that leads to their deaths, often at the hands of adults entrusted with their care. While perpetrators face serious criminal charges when discovered,
Michael Contreras, father of 13-year-old Micah Contreras, spoke to News 5 about his son's fatal accident. The second-form S.H.C. student died in a George Price Highway crash near Unitedville, Cayo, after a pickup overtaking struck his motorcycle, splitting it in two. He was rushed to the
Belize National Teachers' Union (BNTU) President Nadia Caliz has issued a rallying call to address persistent challenges faced by teachers, including salary upgrades, incremental allowances, and broader systemic issues that she says threaten the quality of education in the country. Caliz told the media this afternoon
A mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms has claimed at least 79 lives in the south-western Democratic Republic of Congo. The majority of the deceased are reported to be between the ages of 15 and 18. More than 300 people have been infected, displaying symptoms such as
Faculty, staff, and students gathered this morning at Sacred Heart College (S.H.C.) in Cayo to mourn the passing of 13-year-old Micah Contreras. The second-form student of S.H.C. lost his life in a road traffic accident on the George Price Highway near Unitedville, Cayo. The collision occurred
