This afternoon, a group of thirty participants, comprising High Court judges, magistrates, and civilians, successfully completed a week-long training course on criminal mediation. This accomplishment not only introduces an alternative method for resolving criminal cases but also presents a significant opportunity to alleviate the backlog
The Community Policing Unit has maintained a steady presence in various neighborhoods of Belize City, and on some occasions, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams participates in meet-and-greet sessions. This Wednesday, Williams was accompanied by Port Loyola Area Representative Gilroy Usher for a tour of the
A family of four from Belmopan has been charged with the kidnapping and assault of a twenty-three-year-old pregnant woman, leaving her hospitalized in severe pain. Police discovered the woman during an operation at the home of a pastor, where she was allegedly held captive by
Belize City has launched the 501 Transit app, a new tool designed to improve the experience of using its recently introduced electric bus service. The app allows residents to track buses in real time, making city transit more convenient. Mayor Bernard Wagner described the app as
Last night, following a Regimental Dinner held at Price Barracks in Ladyville, Belize Defence Force (BDF) Captain was injured in a road accident within the camp. According to reports, the Captain, allegedly under the influence, fell asleep on an active road inside the base. A
This morning, Rossana Briceño, the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children, spoke on gender-based violence. Briceño said that while policies exist, “the implementation of the policies really needs to take centre stage now.” Briceño stressed the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of
The Belize Defence Force (B.D.F.) has intensified an investigation into bribery allegations involving its soldiers stationed along the Belize-Guatemala border. This probe was sparked by a recent News Five investigative report revealing claims that soldiers stationed at the Machakilha Conservation Post (CP) have been accepting
Egypt joins over a hundred other nations officially certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as malaria-free, a significant achievement for the country of over 100 million people. This milestone, announced on October 20, comes after nearly a century of dedicated efforts by the Egyptian
In a world where many work traditional jobs or run businesses, some individuals find their livelihoods in an unexpected place: the garbage. Known as scavengers, they sift through waste to collect recyclables and other discarded items, choosing this path over a life of crime. Patricia Robateau,
A 23-year-old woman who was allegedly kidnapped, held hostage, and tortured by her in-laws in Belmopan remains hospitalised at Western Regional Hospital. Footage obtained by News 5 shows her lying in a hospital bed, visibly in pain and struggling to move. She is seen with
