The Belize Immigration Department is investigating an alleged case of visa fraud, leading to criminal charges against a Belizean consultant from the Cayo District. The accused, forty-nine-year-old Craig Elliott Martin, who holds dual citizenship in Belize and Jamaica, claims to run his own consulting business
Ryan Melendez, a construction worker from San Pedro, filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Police, and Sergeant Devon Makin. Melendez alleged that on July sixth, 2024, Makin struck him on the head with a gun while on the island. He claimed
Alberto August, an Opposition Member of the Elections & Boundaries Commission, has taken aim at the Facebook blog "Hot Off the Press" for spreading misleading information about the assignment of political colors for the 2025 General Election. In his statement, August said, “this is in
Every day, people around the world experience the direct effects of climate change, from more intense natural disasters to prolonged heat waves. This has made green initiatives like recycling a popular way for individuals to contribute to saving the planet. But recycling isn't just about
On Wednesday morning, San Pedro police carried out a drug destruction operation at the cemetery, burning a significant quantity of illegal substances seized on Ambergris Caye. The operation, approved by Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, was witnessed by representatives from the magistracy and the National
The family of a San Ignacio resident is urgently seeking financial help for a lifesaving surgery. Alfredo Novelo shared with News Five that his son, Josue Novelo, was in a traffic accident on Sunday morning while riding his motorcycle home. Josue is now hospitalized at
On Tuesday, the National Health Insurance (NHI) team met with medical professionals in Belmopan to talk about rolling out NHI in the area. The government is getting ready to accept bids from primary care providers to serve Belmopan residents under the NHI program. They aim
In November, Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard and Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children Rosanna Briceño met with health officials to discuss Belize’s Memorandum of Understanding with Merida's Hospital Horan. The government aims to provide treatment access for juvenile cancer
Recently, there have been reports of a shortage of Risperidone in Belize. This medication is crucial for treating psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia because it's both affordable and effective. We spoke with the Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, about the ministry’s plan to tackle
Since his inauguration a few weeks ago, President Donald Trump has cut funding for several foreign aid initiatives. This decision has impacted various programs in Belize, especially those providing healthcare assistance. We spoke with Minister of Health, Kevin Bernard, to find out how Belize plans
