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14 Guatemalan vessels lined the horizon as BTV made its annual Sarstoon trip today
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- 14 Guatemalan vessels lined the horizon as BTV made its annual Sarstoon trip today
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- 14 Guatemalan vessels lined the horizon as BTV made its annual Sarstoon trip today, escorted by the BDF and Coast Guard.
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- Fonseca: "Our People Are Struggling to Afford the Basics" Read More
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- VFonseca: "Our People Are Struggling to Afford the Basics" Read More Here: https://www.greaterbelize.com/fonseca-our-people-are-struggling-to-afford-the-basics/
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- Will the Belize Territorial Volunteers be intercepted again by the GAF?
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Will the Belize Territorial Volunteers be intercepted again by the Guatemalan Armed Forces tomorrow? 👇
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- Young Voices, National Problems: Will Their Ideas Become Action?
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Will Belize's Youth Shape the Country's Future?
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Oye Sept 9th 2026 - A RARE SEPTEMBER CONVERSATION WITH RT. HON. SAID MUSA
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- 19:04
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Oye Sept 9th 2026 - ST. GEORGES CAYE DAY: GEARING UP FOR SEPTEMBER 10TH & THE ANNUAL BNIKE RACE
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- 13:44
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Oye Sept 9th 2026 - PROMOTIONS,PRIZES, & EXPO BELIZE 2026 WITH DIGI
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- 13:33
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Oye Sept 9th 2026 - BELIZE@45: MEET THE WINNER BEHIND THIS YEAR'S SEPTEMBER THEME.
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- 6:25
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Oye Sept 9th 2026 - MADE IN SPIRT OF BELIZE: FLAGS,FASHION & MORE
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- 12:35
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Viewer's Voice for September 8 2026
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Young Voices Confront National Challenges
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Belize’s future is not only being discussed by policymakers. Young people are stepping forward with their own vision for the country. With Belize’s fiftieth anniversary of independence approaching in 2031, students from across the nation gathered for the fifth annual Belize Creative Youth Ideas Summit. They confronted some of the country’s most pressing challenges, including crime, healthcare, climate change and economic development, and pitched bold solutions for the Belize they want to inherit. News Five’s Britney Gordon attended the summit and spoke with the young minds determined to help shape Belize’s next chapter.
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- Millions In BDF Gear Up For Bid
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Ministry of Defense is placing a sizeable order for new BDF gear, but this time, the procurement process is attracting almost as much attention as the supplies. The ministry has issued an open invitation for qualified suppliers to bid on eight thousand camouflage uniforms, along with one thousand pairs of jungle boots, one thousand Bergen backpacks and one thousand sets of webbing. The tender comes as the Auditor General examines the ministry’s financial records amid concerns about questionable payments and possible conflicts of interest. So, does this open bid signal a shift toward greater transparency, and what safeguards will prevent politically connected suppliers from gaining an advantage? We put those questions to Chief Executive Officer Francis Usher.
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- Who Shot Jaheim Thomas?
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A dispute in Belmopan has triggered two investigations and one critical question: who fired the bullet that injured twenty-six-year-old Jaheim Thomas? Police responded to reports of an altercation in the Las Flores area on Monday night, but during that response, Thomas was shot and hospitalized. Investigators have not yet determined whether the round came from a licensed firearm holder involved in the dispute or from a responding police officer. Authorities have seized both weapons and detained both men while separate criminal and internal investigations work to establish exactly what happened.
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- Revenue Bill Delayed, Union Fight Continues
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Revenue Authority Bill may have disappeared from today’s Senate agenda, but the opposition to it is not going away. Union Senator Glenfield Dennison is already putting his position on record, saying he has been lobbying fellow senators to reject the controversial legislation whenever it returns for debate. Unions were also prepared to take their objections beyond the Senate chamber, with protest action planned for today in anticipation that the bill would be tabled. While that showdown has been postponed, Dennison warns that organized labor will oppose the proposed authority at every turn, from the Senate floor to public protests.
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- NTUCB Extends Deadline for Cabinet
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The NTUCB’s deadline has come and gone, but the unions are giving Cabinet more time to respond to their eleven demands. Union Senator Glenfield Dennison says the umbrella organization extended its deadline while Cabinet considered the proposals at today’s meeting in Belmopan. The NTUCB is now expecting a formal letter that could open the door to further discussions. Here is how Dennison explains it.
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- MCC Vote Puts Senators on Record
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A looming deadline, nearly five hours of debate and repeated concerns from senators did not stop the Briceño Administration from pushing the Millennium Challenge Account Bill through the Senate today. The vote came just ten days before the government’s scheduled MCC launch, raising questions about whether the administration is rushing the legislation to meet its commitment to the United States. Senators also debated the accompanying Education and TVET Bills, challenging key provisions and calling for greater scrutiny. Lead Government Senator Eamon Courtenay sought to ease those concerns, promising that the legislation will return to the National Assembly for further debate within three months. But when the discussion ended, Union Senator Glenfield Dennison demanded a division, forcing senators to publicly record where they stood on the controversial bill.
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- Who Really Benefits From SARA?
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Revenue Authority Bill did not reach the Senate floor today, but questions about its potential cost remain. The Public Service Union is urging lawmakers to reject the legislation, warning that the proposed Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority could burden taxpayers without guaranteeing greater accountability. Government says SARA would modernize tax collection and improve efficiency, but will the promised benefits outweigh the expense? News Five’s Britney Gordon examines the proposal and what it could mean for taxpayers.
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- Rescued, Remarkable and Proudly Belizean
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- 4:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Kolcha Tuesday is back! And throughout September, we’re celebrating Belize’s identity by spotlighting the national symbols that tell our country’s story. The Keel-Billed Toucan is known for its brilliant colors, but at the Belize Zoo, three rescued birds are sharing powerful stories of survival. Tea, Kettle and Ignacio each received a second chance at life and now serve as wildlife ambassadors, using their playful personalities and unique adaptations to teach visitors about conservation. In this week’s Kolcha Tuesday, we meet a colorful trio of national birds carrying Belize’s national pride on their wings.
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- Where Is Monica Evelyn Neal?
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- More than three days have passed since Monica Evelyn Neal vanished after reportedly setting out for a day trip to Goff Caye, and her family is growing increasingly worried. Neal last contacted her daughter, Leah James, shortly after eight on Saturday morning, saying she was travelling from Belmopan to Belize City. Since then, her phone has remained off and repeated attempts to reach her have failed. Her relatives have launched a search and are appealing to anyone who may have seen Neal or knows where she is to contact the family or police immediately.
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- Deadly Gunfire Erupts in Kings Park
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- 3:58
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A deadly shooting in Belize City’s Kings Park area has left thirty-three-year-old Barry Johnson dead and Jahsun Tillett recovering in hospital. Police are now trying to piece together what happened in the moments before the gunfire, with sources indicating Johnson may have been followed to the area. News Five’s Shane Williams reports.
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- Big Loan, Bigger Questions for HRCU
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A forty-million-dollar loan, claims of confidentiality and growing demands for answers are putting Holy Redeemer Credit Union under scrutiny. Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar Panton wants HRCU to disclose who approved the reported unsecured loan to Belize Electricity Limited, how the risks were assessed and what safeguards protect members’ savings. HRCU has fired back, insisting the deal followed established procedures and faced internal, external and regulatory oversight. The credit union also says its relationship with BEL has generated more than twenty-four million dollars in interest since 2003. But the central question remains: can HRCU protect confidential business information while giving its member-owners the transparency they deserve? Here’s News Five’s Isani Cayetano with the following story.
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- Dennison Fires Back At PM Briceño
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Prime Minister John Briceño challenged Union Senator Glenfield Dennison to get out into communities and hear directly from Belizeans. Tonight, Dennison is firing back. The exchange began after the senator argued that politicians and public officers who enjoy perks such as fuel allowances cannot fully understand the cost-of-living crisis squeezing ordinary families. The Prime Minister rejected that criticism and pointed to his own work on the ground. But Dennison says Briceño’s response appeared emotionally charged. He also maintains that when politicians lose touch with the people, voters eventually show them the door.
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- Is Dennison Ready For The Ballot?
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Senator Glenfield Dennison is earning a reputation for speaking plainly, and some Belizeans now want him to take that voice from the Senate to the ballot box. Prime Minister John Briceño recently challenged Dennison to first experience the grassroots work of politics, including visiting homes across the country, before speaking about connecting with voters. So, has the union senator seriously considered entering electoral politics? We put that question directly to him.
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- Tragedy on Remate Road
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- An early-morning journey on Remate Road ended in tragedy for a Corozal family. Fifty-year-old David Chan was killed, and two others were injured after a van reportedly crashed into a trailer being towed by a tractor early Tuesday. Police are now working to determine what caused the deadly collision and who should be held responsible. As the investigation continues, authorities have issued a notice of intended prosecution. Here is what police are saying about the case.
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- Bulridge Clarifies Role in Worker’s Death
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Questions surrounding the workplace death of Mauricio Solis are now coming into sharper focus. Bulridge Limited says the forty-nine-year-old San Ignacio resident was on duty near the Guacamayo Bridge in Mountain Pine Ridge on September third, accompanying a private contractor to a designated worksite when the fatal accident occurred. But the company is distancing itself from the machinery involved, stressing that the dump truck, trailer and backhoe belonged to Bahadur Trucking and Backhoe Service, and that no Bulridge employee was operating the equipment. As the investigation continues, police today provided new details about the incident that claimed Solis’s life.
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- Should Adults Tone Down Carnival?
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- 5:08
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Carnival celebrates freedom, culture and self-expression, but does that freedom come with limits when children are part of the crowd and the parade? That question is once again dividing public opinion following this year’s Carnival Road March. The Belize Council of Churches is renewing its call to separate junior participants from adult revelers, arguing that some displays are inappropriate for young audiences. But the debate goes beyond the Church and Carnival organizers. Who should decide what crosses the line, and should adults change how they celebrate when children share the same road? Tonight, Shane Williams hears from the people at the heart of the controversy.
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- A rare, personal conversation with former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Said Musa.
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A rare, personal conversation with former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Said Musa. 🇧🇿 He opens up about independence, sacrifice, and his role in shaping Belize's history. Don't miss this exclusive interview, tomorrow at 6:30am on Open Your Eyes
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- Why Was Barry Johnston Targeted?
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Why Was Barry Johnston Targeted?
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- “You Can Set Aside Funds, But If You Don’T Have A Plan…”
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- “You Can Set Aside Funds, But If You Don’T Have A Plan…”
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- BTB on How Is Belize's Tourism Industry Faring?
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- 22:17
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- September 10th Bram: Belize City Turns Up for the Celebrations
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- 15:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Expo Belize Marketplace: Discovery, Shop, and Support Local
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- 13:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Scent for Every Occasion: Finding Your Perfect Fragrance with Aromatix
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- 11:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Viewer's Voice for September 7 2026
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
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- Seaweed Crisis Could Power Belize’s Future
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Belize’s worsening sargassum crisis may soon become part of the country’s clean-energy solution. As thick mats of seaweed continue to overwhelm coastal communities and strain the tourism industry, the government says it is nearing an agreement to convert sargassum into energy. Beverly Wade, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of the Blue Economy, says the project could turn an expensive environmental threat into a valuable resource. But she warns that government and tourism stakeholders must keep working together to build a sustainable, long-term response.
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- Home Search Leads to Drug Charges
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Twenty-three-year-old Liean Cabb is also facing a drug-trafficking charge after police reportedly found suspected crack cocaine inside her Stann Creek residence. Officers made the discovery while executing a search warrant and later charged Cabb with possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.
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- Southern Area Rep Hoping For Emergency Sargassum Funding
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Residents and tourism stakeholders in southern Belize are growing increasingly concerned as large amounts of sargassum continue to blanket the beaches of Placencia, Hopkins and other coastal communities, leaving some stretches of coastline virtually unusable. The issue has sparked urgent discussions among the Belize Tourism Board, local leaders, and government officials as they search for effective solutions. Area Representative for Stann Creek West Rodwell Ferguson says the situation has reached a critical stage, but he remains hopeful that international funding could soon be secured to help tackle the growing problem.
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- Young Belizean Athletes Shine at CODICADER Games
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s installment of Sports Monday brought to you by the National Sports Council. We begin tonight’s coverage with the exemplary performance of our young Belizean athletes at the CODICADER Games in Honduras. Over the course of the last three days, these athletes have been racking up victoriously in various disciplines. Here are some of the reports coming out of the event. On Saturday, Belize’s football team defeated Guatemala three to one in football. Belize’s female football team also pulled off an exceptional performance, drawing with Guatemala one goal apiece. In volleyball, both male and female teams also secured victorious against Guatemala. And to add the cherry on top of outstanding performances, today Belize’s female softball team sent Guatemala off the pitch in stunning fashion after dominating them with an impressive twenty-two runs. Better yet, they held Guatemala to zero runs. Belize continues to perform exceptionally well ...
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- Government Pays for Rights Violations
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Eighteen men are now entitled to compensation after the courts found that government violated their constitutional rights during the 2020 State of Emergency. The Court of Appeal upheld the damages previously awarded to thirteen of them and granted compensation to five others. Attorney Leslie Mendez spoke with us about the ruling and what happens next.
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- Judges Reject Government’s SOE Powers Argument
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Government cannot suspend constitutional rights simply because crime and violence have spiraled out of control. That is the clear message from the Court of Appeal, which ruled that the 2020 State of Emergency on Belize City’s southside was unconstitutional. After reviewing two conflicting High Court decisions from 2025, the judges found that authorities failed to prove the situation was so widespread that ordinary criminal laws could not address it. The court also ruled that the arrests and detentions carried out under the emergency declarations violated the detainees’ constitutional rights. Attorney Leslie Mendez, who represented the appellants, explains why the decision could reshape how future governments respond to violent crime.
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- Senior Citizen Faces Serious Drug Charge
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- At sixty-seven, San Pedro resident Jose Gonzalez is facing a serious drug-trafficking charge. Police say officers encountered Gonzalez during a late-night patrol and allegedly discovered a quantity of suspected crack cocaine. He was arrested and formally charged as investigators continued their probe. ASP Stacy Smith provided the details.
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- Red Bank Journey Ends in Tragedy
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A Saturday morning collision at the entrance to Red Bank Village has claimed the life of fifty-nine-year-old Nerry Campbell. Investigators say Campbell was turning into the village on his motorcycle when he collided with a pickup truck driven by thirty-year-old Deidra Jackson along the Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway. Medical teams rushed the Guatemalan laborer to the Southern Regional Hospital, but he died while undergoing surgery for multiple injuries. Police have served Jackson with a Notice of Intended Prosecution as the investigation continues. ASP Stacy Smith tells us more.
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- Ranchito Woman Busted With Crack
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- More than twenty grams of suspected crack cocaine, an alleged attempt to dispose of the evidence and two criminal charges. That is what police say resulted from a search operation at the Ranchito Village home of thirty-eight-year-old Sandra Pineda. She now faces charges of drug trafficking and obstruction after officers reportedly recovered the suspected drugs. ASP Stacy Smith tells us what happened when police arrived.
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- Lifetime of Public Service Recognized
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- For decades, they have kept government working and served Belizeans, often without public recognition. But on Friday, forty-two dedicated public officers finally took center stage in Belmopan. Public Service Minister Henry Charles Usher honored the long-serving men and women, recognizing the commitment, sacrifice and years of service they have given to the people of Belize.
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- Don’t Rush Into Revenue Authority
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Do not rush to join the proposed Belize Revenue Authority. That is the warning PSU President Dean Flowers is giving employees of the Belize Tax Service Department. Flowers argues that the reform would effectively abolish their current posts, potentially entitling affected workers to pension and retirement benefits under the Pensions Act. He says government has not clearly explained what employees could gain or lose by moving to the new entity and is urging them to understand their rights before deciding.
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- Union Fears Government Power Grab
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Public Service Union is urging senators to closely examine the proposed Belize Revenue Authority Bill. PSU President Dean Flowers says it gives government officials too much power and leaves workers’ pensions and benefits uncertain. While the Ministry of Finance says the reform will modernize tax services and strengthen revenue collection, the union insists major questions about transparency, accountability and ministerial control remain unanswered.
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- Brianna’s Killer Remains at Large
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- One week after twenty-year-old Brianna Myvett was gunned down, police still cannot say why anyone would want the promising university student and volleyball player dead. Investigators have gathered more information about the make and model of the vehicle believed to have been used in the attack, but they have not yet tracked it down. Two persons of interest were briefly detained and later released after police found no concrete evidence linking them to the killing. ASP Stacy Smith says the investigation remains active as detectives search for the vehicle, a suspect and, most importantly, a motive.
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- Road March Revelry Takes Deadly Turn
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Twenty-five-year-old Patrick “Papi” Meighan left home to enjoy Carnival weekend, but he never made it back. Shortly before seven on Saturday evening, Meighan was fatally injured after being run over by a moving truck near Cambranes Bakery on Freetown Road. The vehicle was returning from Belize City’s Carnival Road March when the celebration took a deadly turn. Tonight, police are working to determine exactly what happened, and Meighan’s loved ones are struggling to make sense of his sudden death. News Five’s Britney Gordon has the story.
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- Resident Challenges Port’s Property Claim
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Tyrell Godoy says he is ready to go to court to defend land he has occupied for nearly forty years. His dispute with the Port of Belize dates back more than two decades, and while a fence once appeared to settle the boundary, the government’s planned multimillion-dollar port expansion has revived his concerns. Godoy does not hold title to the property but insists his application is being processed.
