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
For the second time in less than a week, around sixty K.H.M.H. employees took their lunch break to rally in the hospital compound, pushing the government to finally set up a proper pension plan for them. Many of these dedicated workers have been at the
The Belize City Magistrate Court announced it will be closed from midday today until Monday, February seventeenth. This decision comes after staff complained about health issues like kidney problems, migraines, and chest pains, all linked to prolonged mold exposure. Chief Magistrate Jayani Wegodapola confirmed that
This morning, the National Kriol Council proudly unveiled the second edition of the Creole English Dictionary. The original version came out in 2007, and this updated edition is packed with new words and revised spellings. It's all part of the council’s mission to keep Belizeans
Today, we're excited to bring you part two of our series of conversations with the political candidates running in the upcoming general election. On Tuesday, we introduced you to the candidates from both the reigning People’s United Party and the Opposition United Democratic Party in
