The Government of Belize has received a payment of $805,794 under the Wet Season Trigger (WST) endorsement of its Excess Rainfall Policy with the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF). This disbursement followed rainfall linked to Tropical Cyclone Sara, which impacted northern Belize from November
With the holiday season in full swing, the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport is calling on drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to prioritise safety on the roads. Anticipating increased travel and heightened traffic, the ministry warns that the risk of accidents and disruptions is significantly
Residents along the Coastal Highway will now have improved transportation access with the launch of a new bus route introduced by the Ministry of Transport. The service, which starts today, December 23, 2024, aims to provide reliable and efficient public transportation to underserved communities while
A police officer accused of raping a female detainee at the Queen Street Police Station has had the charge withdrawn on the directive of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The case against 45-year-old Police Constable Derwin Marin was dropped despite initial reports of strong evidence
Pastor Dozie Ifeanyichineke has formally appealed to Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, urging a thorough investigation into allegations of forgery against attorney Orson J. Elrington. The pastor's complaint, filed on November 13, 2024, at the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Queen Street Police Station,
The High Court, under Justice Rajiv Goonetilleke, is currently reviewing the constitutionality of the Belizean government's move to compulsorily acquire 23.4 acres of Stake Bank Island. This land, owned by developer Michael Feinstein, is intended for the development of a cruise port with berthing facilities.
What authorities believe is a suspected drug plane was found earlier today in the Dolores Village area of the Toledo District. It is believed that the plane landed this morning. Law enforcement officials responded to the scene in the wee hours of this morning. They discovered
Dr. Erja Askola, the newly appointed Ambassador of the European Union to Belize, hails from Finland in northern Europe. She currently serves as the EU Ambassador to Jamaica, Belize, and The Bahamas, and she expressed her delight at being in this vibrant region, describing Belize
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
A suspected arson attack early Sunday morning caused significant damage to three luxury vehicles belonging to the Hotchandani family on Princess Margaret Drive, with losses estimated at nearly half a million Belize dollars. The incident occurred around 5:05 a.m., shortly after 75-year-old Bob Hotchandani parked his
