Mexico blocked a U.S. military deportation flight from landing due to a paperwork issue and miscommunication with the U.S. Defence Department on Thursday, which delayed plans to return illegal immigrants. While two other flights to Guatemala went ahead, the flight headed for Mexico was stopped. Mexico's
The U.S. government's recent review of foreign aid programs has placed funding for key projects at risk. Local organisations focused on youth programs, better governance, and crime prevention, funded by the U.S. under CARSI, may lose their funding. Recent reports indicate that local NGOs in Belize
U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order freezing foreign aid funding has now impacted the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This makes yet another affected foreign project that raises global concerns. The International AIDS Society (IAS) says this action will affect the lives of
Police are investigating a shooting that was reported this morning in Belama Phase 2, Belize City. Officers investigated reports of gunfire near Jackfruit Crescent. A landlord revealed that one of his tenants found bullet holes in her back door and fridge. Senator Collet Montejo, 55, also reported
The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is taking steps toward a sustainable future after securing a $50,000 grant from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The funding will fuel a series of youth-driven initiatives focused on raising climate change awareness and promoting action in environmental
Belize's newly designed banknotes are the hot topic of conversation across the country. The fresh designs were unveiled on Thursday, with plans to start distribution by mid-year. To gauge public opinion, News Five conducted an online poll, revealing some interesting responses. A total of seven
Belize is making waves on the global stage with its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism. On Thursday, the Caribbean Financial Action Taskforce released Belize’s fourth Round Mutual Evaluation Report, highlighting the country's impressive strides in fighting money laundering, terrorism financing, and the spread
You might remember that back in 2011, Belize was grey listed in the third Round Mutual Evaluation Report. This was a big blow, causing the country to lose eighty-seven percent of its correspondent banking relationships. Fast forward to today, and Belize has hit the gold
Amid the ongoing rift within the U.D.P, Lee Mark Chang, recently declared Deputy Leader under Panton’s leadership, took to Facebook today with a post clearly aimed at Mesop Standard Bearer, Moses “Shyne” Barrow. The brief post, almost scoffing at a request for mediation, simply stated,
The power struggle within the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.) continues to unfold, with yet another shift in the Cayo North constituency. Doctor Omar Figueroa, who had previously thrown his support behind Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton following the October 20th Unity Convention, has now changed
