Several residents and business owners in Caye Caulker are raising alarms over a proposed fuel depot in their neighborhood. The news that a company plans to build a fuel depot in a residential area has sparked significant concern. Today, Seleny Villanueva Pott, Chairperson of the
Guinea Grass has just celebrated the launch of a new water system, featuring over seven hundred and fifty water meters. This infrastructure project, a collaboration between the governments of Belize and Taiwan, promises to greatly enhance the quality of life for residents in rural Belize.
Saturday's vicious attack on a family of five in Monkey River claimed the lives of Elvis Garbutt, 39, his wife Emerita, 30, and their 3-year-old son, Ellis. While 8-year-old Elvis Jr. survived unscathed, his 11-year-old sister, Eliana, suffered serious injuries to her face and hand.
If these days you're one click away from "find my device," imagine having the same chance at "find my furbaby." After the heartbreaking loss of her "furbaby," Ranger, June Erickson is on a mission to make sure no one else has to go through the
On the morning of December 17, around 8:30 a.m., a Belize Coast Guard patrol stationed at Hunting Caye reported the sighting of a Guatemalan naval vessel within Belizean waters near Ragged Caye, approximately three miles south of Hunting Caye. According to Coast Guard Commander Captain
Journalist and veteran court reporter Barbara Gayle has been found dead at her home in St. Catherine in Jamaica. Preliminary reports indicate that Gayle may have been murdered, with police suspecting that her vehicle was also stolen. Details surrounding the incident remain limited as authorities continue
A family in Benque is desperately seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen urn containing the ashes of their loved one, 40-year-old Indira Theus. The urn, which featured photos of Theus and her family, was taken from a burglar bar enclosure at the cemetery
Alison Parker’s, UNICEF Belize Representative, four-year term is coming to an end. In her last official meeting, Parker met with the Governor General of Belize, Dame Froyla Tzalam, to express gratitude for the support towards UNICEF’s efforts during her term. Since 2020, Parker has worked to
Fourteen students from Orcas Christian School (OCS), accompanied by three parents and two teachers, are giving up their 2025 spring break to take part in a mission trip to Belize. Their goal: to build classrooms for nursing students at the Belize Adventist Junior College in
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 organised by themes. Join us as we look back at the stories that
