A police operation in Orange Walk District this morning led to the discovery of eight hundred and seventy-five cannabis plants on a plantation. The officers descended on the farm shortly after four a.m. and carried out the operation. The plants they found measured between two
Over the weekend and leading up to this morning, it appeared as if Belize City experienced a tropical storm that dropped at least four inches of rain fall. Streets across the city were flooded, but there has been little to no rain in sight for
Fifty years ago, British Honduras, now Belize, celebrated the country’s first ever gold medal on an international stage. The National Women’s Softball Team, now dubbed the “Golden Girls” were the ones to secure that medal at the twelfth Central American and Caribbean Games. The Golden
The Belize Police Department has confirmed to News Five the cause of death of 26-year-old Daniel Cal. According to the Department, Cal died of "Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, pending histological and toxicological analysis. Other significant conditions contributing to his death included chronic alcoholism." The post-mortem examination,
Prime Minister John Briceño is scheduled to give the State of the Nation Address on Tuesday. An official media invitation was sent this afternoon. The Prime Minister's State of the Nation Address is expected to begin at 9:30 a.m. It will be LIVE on News
On Monday, September 16, between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., police officers carried out an operation in the Orange Walk District, leading to the discovery of a plantation containing 875 marijuana plants. The plants, measuring between 2 and 6 feet in height, were found without
Ambulance driver Josh Barrillas has been charged with two counts of manslaughter by negligence and two counts of causing deaths by careless conduct. This is in connection to a traffic accident that occurred on February 20, 2023, near the Beaver Dam Bridge in St. Matthews
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on the George Price Highway near Gran's Farm on Saturday morning, September 14. According to the investigation, 30-year-old Tiffany Tifara Licona from Blackman Eddy Village lost control of her green 2009 Chevrolet Tracker while attempting to overtake
The Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) says that more than 10,000 visitors flocked to the Expo grounds over the two days. In a release, BCCI said, "This year’s Expo provided exhibitors the opportunity to network, build their consumer base, and showcase their talents
On Sunday evening, Belize celebrated its National Day of Prayer and Ecumenical Service at the Fordyce, Chapel St. John’s College. The event saw the attendance of many key national figures, including Prime Minister John Briceño. Briceño spoke about the significance of the occasion, saying, “Tonight we
