The United Democratic Party (U.D.P.) has voiced serious concerns about the toxic fire at the San Ignacio garbage transfer station over the weekend. This dangerous blaze, likely sparked by years of unmanaged waste, highlights the current administration's failure to safeguard public health and the environment.
On Tuesday, around thirty false killer whales were spotted inside the Belize Barrier Reef system, raising concerns among marine biologists that the creatures might be lost and stranded. These dolphins, named for their resemblance to killer whales, typically live in the deep blue sea but
Today, The Imagination Factri unveiled the first published work by Belizean rapper and poet Kenny Morgan, a founding member of the Belize City rap trio Fresh Breeze Crew. In his book "If unu tink da lai," Morgan combines his passion for lyricism and Belizean culture
Guatemala’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) and the National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP) have announced they cannot support a proposed law that would expand the Punta de Manabique protected area to include the ecologically valuable Cayman Crown Reef, citing legal and procedural
The National Student Union of Belize (NSUB) is demanding urgent action and a full investigation into allegations of sexual harassment made against UB assistant professor, Dr. Pio Saqui. Saqui is on administrative leave as the university conducts an investigation. On April 16, News Five learnt that UB
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist the family of Chito Martinez, the first and only Major League Baseball player born in Belize, following his death on Sunday, 20 April, at the age of 59. Martinez passed away at his home in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi,
A woman who narrowly escaped death after a brutal attack by her ex-partner is now pleading for public support as she works to rebuild her life. The woman, formerly of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, relocated to Belize City for safety after the incident. She told Ladyville
The Government of Belize is set to lose access to a five-year, US$125 million development grant from the United States following the sudden decision by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to shut down the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a major U.S. foreign aid agency. The
Tropic Air announced that Captain Howell Grange has been discharged from medical care and is now resting and recovering at home. The airline expressed deep gratitude for the strength of its team and the support from the community during this challenging time. In a statement, Tropic
The first and only Major League Baseball player born in Belize, Chito Martinez, died at the age of 59. His death was confirmed by the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, 22 April, in a tribute posted on social media. “We mourn the passing of former Orioles outfielder
