Early this morning, a bold burglary attempt was thwarted at the Terminal Cargo warehouse near Philip Goldson International Airport, Ladyville, when gunfire was exchanged with security guards. Reports are that the incident occurred at around 1 o'clock when two security guards noticed two figures lurking on
59-year-old Godfrey Winfield Hyde is the first murder victim of 2025. His body was found on Turneffe Island yesterday afternoon. The Belize City resident was discovered face down on a veranda of a wooden house. He had been shot to death. His body was discovered by
The Elections and Boundaries Department has announced that a team of officers will be visiting Buena Vista Village in the Cayo District on January 5th, 2025, to accept applications for voter registration and distribute voter identification cards. The visit will cater to residents of Buena
As we approach the 2025 general elections, the usual certainty surrounding ballot designs has been thrown into question due to the internal strife within the United Democratic Party (UDP). With both Moses "Shyne" Barrow and Tracy Panton claiming leadership of the party, the matter has
As we wrap up 2024, News 5 is excited to bring you our digital Year in Review! This year, we're diving into the highlights and challenges of the past twelve months, all organized by themes. Join us as we look back at the stories that
The general election will be held this year. While we do not know the specific date, many anticipate and predict that it will be called early. But the question is: will the United Democratic Party (UDP), as the main opposition party, be able to resolve its
As we kick off an election year, the exact date for the national vote is still up in the air, but many expect it to be called before the end of the first quarter of 2025. The political scene is heating up, with the ruling
Vernon's take on the situation within the U.D.P. is pretty bleak, echoing what other experts are saying: a clean sweep at the polls seems likely on election day. [caption id="attachment_32063" align="alignright" width="300"] Dylan Vernon[/caption] Dr. Dylan Vernon, Political
If the People’s United Party manages to pull off a thirty-one-to-zero victory in the upcoming general election, does the Belize Constitution have anything to say about it? Historically, a clean sweep has only happened twice, and both times were before Belize gained independence in 1981.
On Tuesday, we brought you the story of the Dominguez family feud in Biscayne that turned violent during an alleged home invasion. Shania Dominguez claims her first cousin, Lunnet Dominguez, has been a threat to her and her six-year-old autistic son ever since she moved
