A man is in police custody following a stabbing incident in Belize City on January 1, 2025. Police say the attack unfolded during a heated argument over an eviction notice, which escalated into a physical fight between 35-year-old Deneisha Tillett and her tenant, 37-year-old Darlene McKenzie.
The police department has officially announced that the Domestic Violence Unit has been renamed the Gender-Based Violence Response and Investigative Unit (GVRIU), effective January 1, 2025. According to a memo, this change reflects the department’s commitment to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in all its forms,
El Salvador ends 2024 with 114 homicides, a decrease from 6,656 killings recorded in 2015. With a homicide rate of just 1.9 per 100,000 people, President Nayib Bukele took to social media, stating that the figure released by the country’s attorney general on Wednesday makes
In December 2024, residents and business owners in Caye Caulker voiced concerns over a proposed fuel depot in a residential area. The plan includes a petroleum station and fuel storage facility, raising fears about safety and potential risks. In an interview with News 5, Chairperson
In 2002, the Kolbe Foundation, a private, non-profit organisation, was approved by the government to manage the Belize Central Prison. However, reports to News 5 are that the foundation's contract has yet to be renewed. This has been the case since June 2024, according to reports.
Move over, Generation Beta is here, and they’re expected to grow up in a world dominated by artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and immersive virtual environments. Experts predict these tech-savvy kids will live longer, face unprecedented challenges like climate change, and redefine what it means to
A male tourist drowned earlier today off the coast of Belize City. We are told that the incident occurred on St. George's Caye. Details of what transpired are still forthcoming. The victim has been identified as Rajendran Nair, 67, of Florida, U.S.A. His body was transported via boat
In 2024, Belize faced an alarming increase in road traffic accidents. The crisis spanned highways, urban streets, and rural roads. Among the most troubling trends was the significant rise in motorcycle accidents, which prompted the public to demand that the Briceño Administration do what it
A healthy baby boy made his debut as the first baby of 2025 at 12:15 a.m. on January 1st. The baby, born to 19-year-old Glenda Pop from Hattieville, weighed six pounds and had a smooth, uncomplicated birth. Glenda told News 5 that she arrived at the
A New Year's morning shooting left a 21-year-old man injured in Belize City. Reports indicate that Shemar Gillett was shot in the left arm just before 5 o'clock in the morning while walking home. Initial investigation revealed that a vehicle suddenly stopped and opened fire
