State of Emergency Declared in Belize City and Surrounding Areas In response to a recent surge in murders, the Government of Belize has declared a state of emergency. The violence erupted on Saturday following an attempt on the life of well-known street figure Jimmy Rojas. Since then, three people have been killed in what police confirm is a feud between rival gangs. As a result, the entire southside of Belize City, along with Ladyville, the Eight Mile Community, Roaring Creek Village, and part
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State of Emergency Declared in Belize City and Surrounding Areas In response to a recent surge in murders, the Government of Belize has declared a state of emergency. The violence erupted on Saturday following an attempt on the life of well-known street figure Jimmy Rojas. Since then, three people have been killed in what police confirm is a feud between rival gangs. As a result, the entire southside of Belize City, along with Ladyville, the Eight Mile Community, Roaring Creek Village, and part
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Ten Thousand Officers Deployed in Mexico’s Cartel Crackdown Belize continues to step up its defenses, as government leaders warn that the country cannot afford to ignore the growing threat of cartel activity in the region. Reports from Mexico say cartel violence has now reached Chetumal in Quintana Roo. The Minister of Police, Oscar Mira, who also oversees the free zone, says patrols have increased on Belize’s side of the border, while Mexico has deployed nearly ten thousand soldiers and police
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Ten Thousand Officers Deployed in Mexico’s Cartel Crackdown Belize continues to step up its defenses, as government leaders warn that the country cannot afford to ignore the growing threat of cartel activity in the region. Reports from Mexico say cartel violence has now reached Chetumal in Quintana Roo. The Minister of Police, Oscar Mira, who also oversees the free zone, says patrols have increased on Belize’s side of the border, while Mexico has deployed nearly ten thousand soldiers and police
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Belize Commits to IDB Investment Despite Opposition Concerns The Senate has approved a plan to pay for the country’s share in a major capital increase by the Inter-American Development Bank. Last March, the IDB announced a three-point-five-billion-dollar boost to support a new model for its private sector arm, IDB Invest. As a member, Belize must buy a hundred and thirty shares at twenty-one thousand dollars each. To meet this obligation, the government will spread payments over seven years. Whi
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Belize City Prepares as Experts Warn of Active Hurricane Season As we brace for the 2025 hurricane season, forecasters are sounding the alarm, and early. Experts at Colorado State University are predicting an above-average season, with 19 named storms, including nine hurricanes and four major ones. While it’s still too soon to know if any will impact Belize directly, the City Emergency Management Organization isn’t taking any chances. Officials are already inspecting hurricane shelters across Be
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The moment BTL protestors entered BTL's compound in Belize City. | News 5 Live
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Belize Coast Guard Gets 110 Miles Range Drones The Belize Coast Guard has been equipped with military-grade drones that will allow them to extend their patrol far beyond what the eyes can see. Two Skyfront Perimeter Eight Hybrid Drones were commissioned today at an opening ceremony at the Coast Guard’s headquarters just outside of Belize City. The Fund for Sustainable Development financed the purchase of the drones at one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars each, for a total cost of a quart
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OAS Donates Third Gun-Marking Machine to Belize In the fight against crime and the illegal flow of firearms across Belize, a new tool is now in the hands of law enforcement, thanks to a continued partnership with the Organization of American States. Today, the OAS officially handed over a third firearm marking machine to the Ministry of Home Affairs during a ceremony at its Belize City headquarters. Belize first received one of these machines back in 2011, followed by a second in 2023. Both are
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Mentally ill man attacks woman in Belize City. | News 5 Live
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Belize Urges Back-to-Back Hearings on Territorial Disputes Belize’s borders remain in the global spotlight tonight. Right now, two cases before the International Court of Justice could reshape the map as we know it. One involves Guatemala’s long-standing territorial claims, and the other centers on a cluster of cayes in the Gulf of Honduras known as the Sapodillas. These disputes matter because they go beyond borders, they strike at the heart of sovereignty, security, and national identity. Beli
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Belize City police and residents face off in an altercation that got physical. | News 5 Live
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Belize Turns Forests into Climate Currency, But Who Profits? Belize just hit a major milestone in the fight against climate change. The Belize Maya Forest, one of the last intact tropical forests in northern Central America, has officially been validated under global carbon credit standards. That means the country can now trade nearly thirty million carbon credits, essentially turning forest conservation into a revenue stream. The Government of Belize, the Belize Maya Forest Trust, and The Natur
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ComPol says All Hands on Deck to Ensure Peace in Belize City In an update to our story on the Sunday afternoon murder of Rafael Caceres, Belize City police have arrested and charged thirty-one-year-old Lawrence Anthony Polonio, alias Makala. The Faber’s Road resident has been charged for the crime of murder. Over the weekend, three men were killed within twelve hours in Belize City due to gang violence, sparking public safety concerns. Today, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams talked about
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Tropical Storm Watch Declared for Parts of Belize A tropical storm watch has been declared for the Belize, Corozal, and Orange Walk districts. As of three o'clock this afternoon, Potential Tropical Cyclone 15 is heading directly to central Belize. With maximum winds of thirty-five miles per hour, the system may strengthen into a tropical storm with winds up to fifty miles per hour before it makes landfall on Saturday. The biggest concern is the expected downpour—up to eight inches of rain could
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Belize, Mexico, Guatemala Unite on Tren Maya, Trade, Climate From trade to climate action, Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala are joining forces on key regional issues. Today, Prime Minister John Briceño sat down with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo for talks that will reshape cooperation in the region. What is among the big topics? The expansion of the Tren Maya into Belize and Guatemala. Just before heading into the meeting, the Prime Minister shared hi
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Belize’s Million Dollar Jackpot has Nine Winners The Belize Government Lotteries Limited has officially closed its Million Dollar Jackpot draw, and nine fortunate players are walking away with hefty cash prizes. This year-end special has grown into one of the most eagerly awaited highlights of the festive season. Ticket sales kicked off in early November, giving hopefuls the chance to choose their four-digit combinations for just five dollars. As thousands tried their luck for a piece of that mi
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Barbadian Gets Indefinite Stay as Belize Implements CARICOM Pact History was made today as Belize welcomed its first recipient of “Indefinite Stay” under the new CARICOM Free Movement of Persons Agreement. The first national from Barbados has now been granted the stamp, allowing citizens of partner countries to live and work freely in Belize. A move aimed at building a stronger Belize and strengthening ties across the Caribbean. But not everyone is celebrating. At the UDP press conference today,
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Could Belize Be the Next Stop for U.S. Deportees? The Trump administration is facing serious backlash from U.S. judges for ignoring a court order related to deportations. At the center of the controversy are so-called “third countries”—nations that agree to take in non-citizens deported from the United States. Countries like El Salvador and South Sudan have already been named in this arrangement. But now, there’s growing speculation: Could Belize be next? According to reports, U.S. Secretary of
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UNICEF Report Reveals How Belize Is Failing Children With Disabilities | News 5 Live
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Director of Civil Aviation Outlines New Security Measures Today, the Belize Ministry of Civil Aviation held a press conference to address the Holy Saturday Tropic Air hijacking, two weeks after the tragic incident. When asked why they chose to hold the press conference now, Ministry CEO Nardia Garcia explained that they wanted to ensure a thorough investigation was conducted and all facts were gathered before speaking publicly. The press conference lasted about an hour and a half and included re
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Is Belize Prepared for Another Hurricane? Nearly one month into hurricane season, the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, NEMO, and the National Meteorological Service are evaluating Belize’s plan for the ongoing season. Day two of the twelfth National Climate Outlook Forum got underway in Belize city this morning, where several organizations discussed the strategies that will be implemented moving forward. News Five’s Britney Gordon attended today’s event to learn how prepared Belize is for t
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B.N.T.U Still Protesting in January? In December, the Belize National Teachers Union (B.N.T.U.) voted to stage a protest this month to pressure the Briceño Administration to address the long-overdue payment of teachers' outstanding increments. However, with January nearly over, there has been no indication of when—or if—the demonstration will occur. The government had pledged in December to settle these payments before the end of 2024. Today, B.N.T.U. President Nadia Caliz appeared on Open Your
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