During his State of the Nation address, Prime Minister John Briceño, said, "Inflation is down, falling from 6.3% in 2022 to 3.8% in 2024.” However, when News 5 asked Belize City residents, we got a different answer. One resident said, "I don’t know where this
Corozal police have confiscated over 28 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine in Sarteneja Village. The operation, which forms part of their ongoing northern operations, resulted in the discovery of 25 parcels of the illicit substance. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams reported that the house search took place
In an exclusive interview with News 5, Prime Minister John Briceño responded to claims made by Leader of the Opposition, Moses "Shyne" Barrow, during his State of the Nation address. Barrow said that Belize’s economy is in trouble, pointing to the closure of businesses like
Haiti has taken a key step toward its first elections since 2016 with the formation of a nine-member provisional electoral council. This body is responsible for organising elections by February 2026. The last election, held in 2016, resulted in Jovenel Moïse’s election, but his assassination in
The U.S. Department of State's 2024 Fiscal Transparency Report has identified Belize and Suriname as failing to make significant progress toward fiscal transparency. According to the report, these are the only Caribbean countries that have not met the minimum fiscal transparency standards set by the
Four Caribbean countries have been listed as major drug transit and illicit drug-producing countries for the fiscal year 2025 by the United States. The four countries are Belize, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Haiti. President Joe Biden clarified that this designation is not a reflection of
10,000 cases of Corona Beer are set to make their way to Belize. It has prompted a wave of debate over the local brewing industry. The government-approved import comes as an effort to address ongoing shortages in the tourism sector, where Belikin has reportedly struggled
Belize honoured its first Prime Minister, George Cadle Price, with the unveiling of a statue in Battlefield Park on Wednesday night. Organised by the Government of Belize and the Belize Tourism Board, the event not only celebrates Price's contributions but also serves as a tribute
William "Danny" Mason and Ryan Rhaburn were indicted at the High Court this morning before Justice Nigel Pilgrim, each facing two counts of kidnapping. Mason was additionally charged with blackmail. Both men pleaded not guilty. Mason seemed surprised at the development, stating he was unaware that
The National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) has expressed shock and sadness following the arrest of its president, Rev. Victor Hernandez, on charges of sexual crimes. In an official statement, the association said, “Situations like this are extremely serious and violate God’s Biblical standards for
