The Belize City Magistrate Court announced it will be closed from midday today until Monday, February seventeenth. This decision comes after staff complained about health issues like kidney problems, migraines, and chest pains, all linked to prolonged mold exposure. Chief Magistrate Jayani Wegodapola confirmed that
This morning, the National Kriol Council proudly unveiled the second edition of the Creole English Dictionary. The original version came out in 2007, and this updated edition is packed with new words and revised spellings. It's all part of the council’s mission to keep Belizeans
Today, we're excited to bring you part two of our series of conversations with the political candidates running in the upcoming general election. On Tuesday, we introduced you to the candidates from both the reigning People’s United Party and the Opposition United Democratic Party in
The leaders of the P.U.P. government are about to face some serious scrutiny in the coming weeks for the policies they've implemented over the past four years. One person who's particularly critical of their performance is the Leader of the Opposition, Moses 'Shyne' Barrow. He
Meanwhile, Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton didn't hold back in her criticism of the government, accusing it of displaying a high level of arrogance. She pointed to the recent Senate Hearing, aired two days ago, as an example, highlighting how the Leader of Government Business,
During our chat on Tuesday, the Leader of the Opposition didn't hold back on his thoughts about the P.U.P. administration's handling of the economy, saying it leaves a lot to be desired. Barrow pointed out that under the U.D.P.'s last term, the economy was in
Jose Uc Espat, Barrow’s standard bearer for the Albert Division, shared his thoughts on the key issues that need addressing as we head into the elections. He emphasized that political leaders, both past and present, should be held accountable and liable. Espat pointed to the
This afternoon, the Protected Areas Conservation Trust made a generous donation of over four million dollars to fund projects that will boost climate resilience in Belize. These grants are set to help communities tackle climate change issues like flooding and wildfires. News Five’s Britney Gordon
Election bells went off on Tuesday after Prime Minister John Briceño announced the date for general elections, and political parties are now gearing up for March 12. Today, the People’s National Party (PNP) officially named Andrew “Lion Truth” Reynolds as their candidate for Belize Rural North,
The frustration among Belizean drivers over delayed vehicle plates, stickers, and driver’s licences may finally come to an end after a prolonged wait. As reported by News 5 in mid-January, many drivers, particularly those in rural areas, have been left without their credentials for months,
