Zee Edgell, born Zelma Inez Tucker in Belize City in 1940, stands as a towering figure in Belizean literature. Her literary career began with the groundbreaking novel Beka Lamb, which not only marked Belize’s first novel to gain international acclaim but also offered a poignant
News Five has confirmed with the Belize Police Department that a shooting took place a couple of minutes ago in Corozal Town. We have also learnt that two persons were shot. The Department told News Five, "We can confirm the investigation of a shooting where two
The Belize Coast Guard, in a press release, announced the successful interception of a cache of drugs, ammunition, and two high-powered rifles near Deer Caye, northwest of Ambergris Caye. According to the release, officers discovered a white cooler covered with a grey canvas, which contained
On Saturday, News Five Belize proudly brought you live, uninterrupted coverage of the Belize City Carnival Road March 2024! From the vibrant costumes to the energetic performances, we were thrilled to have you with us every step of the way. Our dedicated teams of hosts,
After a week-long of weather uncertainty, Saturday’s dawn broke into clear blue skies befitting the Belize Carnival 2024. A sea of revellers in vibrant costumes flooded Belize City as they gathered in anticipation for the road march, excited and ready to start the road march. The
A tragic traffic incident in Santa Elena Town over the weekend claimed the life of 19-year-old Tamisha Jeal. On Sunday morning, Jeal and her brother, Keenan, were on a motorcycle when they collided into a pickup truck. It happened at around 10 o'clock near the
Shots were fired on Saturday night in Scotland Halfmoon Village, Belize District. Residents say that shots were fired at around 6:15 p.m. The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Darnell Talbert. According to police reports, he was in a vehicle with another man when a second
Police in the Cayo District are investigating the murder of 58-year-old Belhem Guzman Sr. The victim was found in a bushy area off the man road in Camalote Village on Sunday, September 8th. His hands and feet were tied with an extension cord. Investigators observed
Belize City was under water for the most part of the morning. After a heavy, early morning downpour brought on by a tropical wave, numerous streets were inundated by floodwaters. Classes had not been called off, and so students made their way to school.
And while, that was the situation in Belize City, News Five received reports of flooding across the country, especially in the west where several streets were seen underwater in Bullet Tree, Cayo. But all roads lead to the Old Capital tomorrow for the 2024 Carnival
