A 22-year-old construction worker is in police custody following the murder of 24-year-old Mark Waight and the attempted murder of 33-year-old Francine Herbert. Waight was found unresponsive in a drain on Central American Boulevard just after 10 p.m. on Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is the first sitting leader in the country’s history to be indicted after facing insurrection charges. The charges came after his controversial declaration of martial law in December 2024. The move caused political unrest and evoked memories of the
Police are investigating a murder reported tonight on Central American Boulevard, Belize City. According to initial reports, a man was shot dead and a woman wounded. Residents reported hearing more than a dozen gunshots. Police found the man unresponsive in a drain, while the woman was
Sacred Heart College (SHC) in San Ignacio has condemned a fight between two students that was recorded and shared on social media. In a statement released today, the school stressed it does not tolerate violence and will take action against all involved. "This is a very
Mexico blocked a U.S. military deportation flight from landing due to a paperwork issue and miscommunication with the U.S. Defence Department on Thursday, which delayed plans to return illegal immigrants. While two other flights to Guatemala went ahead, the flight headed for Mexico was stopped. Mexico's
The U.S. government's recent review of foreign aid programs has placed funding for key projects at risk. Local organisations focused on youth programs, better governance, and crime prevention, funded by the U.S. under CARSI, may lose their funding. Recent reports indicate that local NGOs in Belize
U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order freezing foreign aid funding has now impacted the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This makes yet another affected foreign project that raises global concerns. The International AIDS Society (IAS) says this action will affect the lives of
Police are investigating a shooting that was reported this morning in Belama Phase 2, Belize City. Officers investigated reports of gunfire near Jackfruit Crescent. A landlord revealed that one of his tenants found bullet holes in her back door and fridge. Senator Collet Montejo, 55, also reported
The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is taking steps toward a sustainable future after securing a $50,000 grant from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The funding will fuel a series of youth-driven initiatives focused on raising climate change awareness and promoting action in environmental
Belize's newly designed banknotes are the hot topic of conversation across the country. The fresh designs were unveiled on Thursday, with plans to start distribution by mid-year. To gauge public opinion, News Five conducted an online poll, revealing some interesting responses. A total of seven
