The Belize Carnival Association is pulling out all the stops for its 50th anniversary this year. Earlier this week, the association announced that preparations for the grand celebration are already underway. Chair of the Belize National Celebrations Commission, Francis Fonseca, shared more on what’s in
In the lead-up to the March 12, 2025, general elections, Freetown P.U.P. Standard Bearer Francis Fonseca remains unfazed by his opponent. Despite the intense campaign season, Fonseca told News 5 that he is carrying out his ministerial duties, and his focus is squarely on his
Following the dissolution of parliament on Tuesday, Prime Minister John Briceño advised the Governor General to issue a writ for general elections. Statutory Instrument Number 24 of 2025 was issued, which set the countdown to March 12 in effect. Briceño officially announced the election date alongside
If you are located in Belize, open your Google Maps, zoom out, and scroll up a tiny bit. What do you see? You'll notice that the Gulf of Mexico appears to have an additional name—Gulf of America. This title change is just one more of President
Police are investigating a shooting incident in which two local fishermen were targeted while fishing off the coast of Ambergris Caye on Tuesday, February 11. According to The San Pedro Sun, brothers Luis Pablo Diaz, 26, and Janel Silvino Diaz, 24, were targeted by gunmen
Family and friends are growing concerned after Carlos Casanova, a resident of San Pedro Town, went missing on Saturday. Police confirmed that they are "in the process of recording a statement." News 5 reached out to a friend of Casanova, who described him as "very cautious and
The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the judiciary is expected to transform the legal processes in Belize. According to the Attorney General, Anthony Sylvestre, plans are in place for the coming fiscal year to incorporate AI in court operations, specifically in managing document submissions
The Leo Bradley Library in Belize City unveiled the seventh U Space Hub this morning. This "creative space" now brings the ambitious initiative to inspire children’s curiosity in science and technology to the heart of the city. Minister of Education Francis Fonseca spoke on the importance
Despite renovations to its sister building, the oldest courthouse in Belize continues to face issues of rats and mould. Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre confirmed that plans are in place to refurbish the structure, similar to the work done on the adjacent building, which previously housed the
The Government of Belize has brought in two top-notch attorneys for this case: Senior Counsels Eamon Courtenay and Godfrey Smith. Courtenay is representing the Attorney General and the Speaker of the House, while Smith is representing the Chair of the Elections and Boundaries Commission. But
