While COVID-19 isn't causing the chaos it did in 2020 and 2021, Mexico has reported over 8,000 cases so far in 2024. In Mexico City, the resurgence of cases has prompted people to wear masks again. According to the federal Health Ministry, the number of
Reports reaching News Five say that at least eighteen standard bearers of the United Democratic Party (UDP) convened for an informal session today in Orange Walk Town. We are told that the meeting saw the attendance of prominent leaders, including Tracy Panton, Second Deputy Leader Beverly
In a historic decision, Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The unprecedented announcement, delivered less than four months before the election, instantly disrupted a campaign regarded by both political parties as the most consequential in generations. These
The Belize Post Office is warning the public of an online scam. The scam begins with someone receiving a text message, informing them that the address on a package for them is incorrect. The message reads, "Your package has arrived at our warehouse and we have
Former church leader, Mervin Budram, appeared in the High Court on Friday morning for a continuation of his sexual assault case in Belmopan. Budram is facing allegations from several young women who accused him of using his position as a church leader to sexually abuse
On Saturday, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) dispatched a specialised team to Jamaica to aid in post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The team, consisting of seven power line technicians and one line supervisor, will assist the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), the sole distributor of electricity in Jamaica. Hurricane
Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow is speaking out, two days after the United Democratic Party experienced a historic defeat at the polls in Toledo East. As we have reported, Doctor Osmond Martinez secured seventy percent of the ballots cast on Wednesday. The United
Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow was also asked if the party’s recent defeat at the polls affects his credibility to lead the U.D.P. to victory in the upcoming general elections. He pointed back to the losing days of the People’s United Party, while contending that
Opposition Leader Barrow went on to explain that he funded the U.D.P. candidate’s entire campaign from his personal coffers. On the other hand, there are suggestions that Williams did not present himself as a candidate prepared to win the by-election. Unlike his opponent, Williams was
Finally, from the Leader of the Opposition, reporters once again challenged him on his fitness to be the leader of the U.D.P. Reports are that there have been calls from among the party’s leadership and supporters for his removal. Barrow says that is all propaganda
