On Wednesday, registered voters will head to their polling stations to cast their ballots for their favorite candidates in the general election. Polls will be open from seven a.m. to six p.m. Since the election date was announced, News Five has been giving you an
The La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge wrapped up on Monday morning in Belize City. The hundred-and-twenty-five-mile race kicked off on Friday morning with a false start on the Macal River. Over four days and eighteen hours, fifty-four teams paddled towards the finish line, cheered
Let's take a closer look at women in politics for this year's general election—one like no other. Historically, political power has been dominated by men, and it has taken decades, even centuries, for women to secure leadership roles. In recent years, the world has witnessed
A mother of five, Nichole Gilda McDonald, was granted bail today after being charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly spreading a false statement about Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. McDonald, 37, was detained since Friday and spent four nights in custody before appearing
The Organization of American States (OAS) has elected Suriname’s Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin, as its new Secretary General for the 2025-2030 period. Ramdin, who has served as Suriname's top diplomat since 2020, was chosen by acclamation during the OAS General Assembly in Washington on Monday.
The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States, led by senior OAS official Maricarmen Plata, has been engaging with key political figures ahead of Belize’s general elections. Plata and her team met with Prime Minister and People's United Party (PUP) leader John Briceño to
The body of 33-year-old Elton Rhaburn was discovered near the Bel China Bridge on Saturday morning. His mother described him as a quiet and loving son, stating, “He was the quietest of my three sons, always so loving toward me.” She added that Rhaburn was
With the country heading to the polls tomorrow, the Government of Belize (GOB) has issued strict guidelines on the use of official vehicles during the general elections. A memorandum from the Assets and Utilities Management Unit of the Ministry of Finance outlines regulations to ensure
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is urging Belizean authorities to conduct an independent and transparent investigation into an alleged assault on journalist Louis “Ljay” Wade by police officers. As we have reported, the PlusTV reporter claims he was assaulted by police while filming at Guanacaste Park in
A deadly shooting in Belize City led to a tragic crash at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH), according to Police Commissioner Chester Williams. Reports indicate that the driver, Joseph Garcia, who had been shot, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the KHMH's front
