Last Thursday, a woman shared her family's deep concern when her brother, thirty-three-year-old Jeremy Mushlar, went missing while fishing alone near Tobacco Caye on Tuesday night. Mushlar had traveled to the small island to fish with three others who were in a separate boat. When
Tonight, Punta Rock lovers across the nation are mourning the death of a beloved musician. On Thursday, Deon Ogaldez, popularly known by his artist’s name, Concego, was involved in a road traffic incident along the Hummingbird Highway and later succumbed to his injuries. Ogaldez was
Another family is mourning the death of a loved one after a collision in the Orange Walk District claimed the life of Carlos Landaverde. According to authorities, Landaverde was travelling along the Guinea Grass Road when his truck collided with a black SUV, resulting in
A raging fire at the Western Sanitary Landfill has been burning for nearly a day and a half. While it was a major concern on Monday night, an official from the Belize Solid Waste Management Authority assures that the blaze is now under control and
Over the past year, Mayor Earl Trapp of San Ignacio/Santa Elena has been vocal about the poor management of garbage at the western landfill facility run by the Belize Solid Waste Management Authority, located just outside the town. Trapp's main concern is that the garbage
Aldo Cansino, the Acting Director of the Belize Solid Waste Management Authority, told News Five that the issue wasn't about procedures but rather contract management. He assured that the problem has been resolved with the contractor, and garbage should no longer be piling up in
Today, the Government of Belize declared a period of mourning for the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday. In statements issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Office of the Governor General, Belize extended its heartfelt condolences
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute Belize is currently addressing a mass stranding of pilot whales in the Drown Caye area, just off the coast of Belize City. Authorities have issued an urgent advisory for the public and all marine vessels to avoid the area
Whale sharks, typically seen in Belize during the spawning season, have been notably absent for some time. Experts suggest several possible reasons for this change, including climate change and unmonitored tourism activities. Additionally, there may be a decline in fish spawning, which affects the whale
The much-awaited Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic has come to an end. As you might already know, British rider Jim Brown clinched the victory for his team, the Miami Blazers. The first Belizean rider finished in fourth place, just like in 2024. Tonight, we'll
