Garifuna Settlement Day is just around the corner, and the celebrations are already in full swing. As Belizeans come together to honor the historic arrival of the Garifuna people, the police will be on duty to keep things peaceful and orderly. Today, Commissioner of Police
A woman police officer is being investigated on suspicions that she may have played a role in the recent drug plane landing. On Friday morning, a farmer discovered the abandoned single-engine aircraft near Frank’s Eddy Village, parked along a dirt road. Authorities believe the plane was
Three men, including a security guard, are in police custody following a burglary at a business in the Corozal Free Zone on Sunday morning. Police Commissioner Chester Williams told reporters this morning that the burglars stole millions of Mexican pesos. He explained, "Based on information, police
Government officials are assessing the damage and planning for recovery efforts in the Cayo District. In an interview today with Prime Minister John Briceño, he said, "It was important for me to come and take a first-hand look as to what has happened and the
San Ignacio Mayor Earl Trapp is overseeing ongoing flood recovery efforts in the wake of severe rains that began late last week brought about by Tropical Storm Sara. While the water levels have started to recede, the process has been slow. "The Mopan River is
Police are on the hunt for Kenny Brakeman, who is accused of attacking and kidnapping his ex-wife, Sabela Brakeman, on Friday night. Kenny was last seen in Caye Caulker Village, where Sabela managed to escape and seek help from police. As we have reported, Sabela, a
One of the most anticipated and celebrated days every year in Belizean culture is November 19th, with many counting the days to celebrate one of the richest cultures in Belize. This morning's episode of Open Your Eyes delved into the rich history of the Garifuna
Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum, and Mining, Paul Thompson, knocked down and killed a man on Friday evening. The fatal traffic accident occurred on the George Price Highway in Cotton Tree Village at around 5:50 p.m. The victim has been identified
Sabela Brakeman was visibly shaken and afraid when she spoke to News 5 today. Brakeman, a resident of San Pedro Town, was brutally beaten and kidnapped, allegedly by her ex-partner, Kenny Brakeman, on Friday night. Sabela told News 5 that she and her roommate were asleep
On day eight of COP29 in Baku, key concerns over climate finance and the urgent need for more action on global warming have surfaced. As the conference progresses, participants have made initial progress on carbon market standards, but talks on climate finance remain slow. Simon Stiell,
