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Could Tren Maya Reach Belize City?
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- Could Tren Maya Reach Belize City?
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Could Tren Maya Reach Belize City?
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- “A historic day.” 🇧🇿🇲🇽 Prime Minister Johnny Briceño says the expanded Mexican Border Crossing Card
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- “A historic day.” 🇧🇿🇲🇽 Prime Minister Johnny Briceño says the expanded Mexican Border Crossing Card will let Mexican visitors stay up to seven days anywhere in Belize, up from three days in the north. He says there’s no fee, and he’s eyeing 55,000 more visitors.
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- Belize's passport ranks 87th in the world (2026).
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Belize's passport ranks 87th in the world (2026). 84 places you can enter without the full visa process. Where are you going first? #Belize #BelizePassport #Travel #News5
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- WINGFEST COMING TO BELIZE
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- 11:50
- Date posted
- 10 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.
WINGFEST COMING TO BELIZE
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- CALL IN SEGMENT
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- 13:36
- Date posted
- 10 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.
CALL IN SEGMENT
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- INT'L POET BRING WORDS TO LIFE
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- 17:25
- Date posted
- 10 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.
INT'L POET BRING WORDS TO LIFE
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- TROPICAL NICENESS
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- 17:30
- Date posted
- 10 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.
TROPICAL NICENESS
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- $95k Upgrade Modernises Anglican Cathedral College’s Computer Lab
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 10 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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- UNICEF PARENTING FOR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
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- 12:26
- Date posted
- 10 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.
UNICEF PARENTING FOR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
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- BOO AT THE ZOO
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- 14:14
- Date posted
- 10 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.
BOO AT THE ZOO
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- Viewer's Voice for October 22 2026
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 10 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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- Wagner Reflects As His Tenure Ends
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- With three terms behind him and only four months left at City Hall, Mayor Bernard Wagner is preparing to pass the torch. He says work is already underway to ensure a smooth transition to the next council, which will take office shortly before the municipal elections. But as Wagner prepares to close this chapter, questions remain about his political future and whether he is truly ready to step away. Today, he reflected on his time in office, shared what may come next and offered advice to whoever takes charge of the city.
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- City Hall Contract Draws Procurement Scrutiny
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A reported roadworks contract is putting City Hall’s spending decisions under the microscope. Questions are being raised about whether Mayor Bernard Wagner’s administration invited competitive bids before selecting K&M Construction Limited. Wagner insists the council followed its established approach and says the company has the resources and expertise to deliver. But the controversy is renewing the wider debate over transparency in the awarding of public contracts.
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- Next CitCo Faces Tough Waste Decision
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Mayor Bernard Wagner is preparing to leave City Hall, but he is also passing an expensive and unresolved problem to the next council. His administration considered charging residents for garbage collection to help cover the council’s rising solid waste bill, but the unpopular proposal never materialized. Wagner now says the fee may have stalled under his watch, but sooner or later, city residents will likely have to pay.
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- Wagner Defends City Hall’s Financial Record
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Mayor Bernard Wagner is preparing to close the door on three terms at City Hall, but one major question remains: will the next council inherit stable finances or another financial uphill battle? Wagner acknowledges that the council has faced its share of challenges, but says his administration repeatedly found ways to navigate difficult periods and keep the city running. We asked him to assess City Hall’s financial health as he prepares to hand over the reins.
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- Belize And UN Deepen Cooperation
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Belize and the United Nations are charting a new course for the country's future, putting pen to paper on a five-year roadmap designed to tackle some of the nation’s biggest development challenges and opportunities. At a signing ceremony held at the Fort George Hotel today, government leaders and UN officials formally launched the Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2027-2031, an agreement that will guide closer collaboration in areas ranging from social development to economic growth and environmental resilience. Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca and United Nations Resident Coordinator Raul Salazar highlighted the partnership as a chance to align national priorities with global expertise, setting the stage for a new chapter of cooperation aimed at delivering tangible results for Belizeans over the next five years.
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- Faith Leader Accused, Victims Speak
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- 5:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- For years, he was a trusted figure behind the pulpit, offering guidance and spiritual leadership to those around him. Tonight, however, thirty-three-year-old Kevin Tzib is at the center of a criminal case that has shocked many, as allegations from multiple complainants have led to a series of serious charges. Police say four males reported incidents that allegedly occurred over a period of more than five years, resulting in six counts of sexual assault and one count of unnatural crime. Now, one of the alleged victims is speaking publicly for the first time, sharing his account and explaining how he later learned that others had allegedly experienced similar encounters. Tzib has denied the accusations, pleading not guilty to all charges, and remains on remand at the Belize Central Prison pending his next court appearance in January 2027.
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- Maya Island Air Could Fill Gap
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- For Punta Gorda residents, losing Tropic Air’s regular flights means more than a longer journey. It threatens a vital connection to healthcare, commerce and tourism, leaving the south increasingly isolated from the rest of the country. Tropic Air says suspending the route was a business decision, but Toledo West Area Representative Oscar Requena says the government is working to fill the gap. Officials are now in talks with Maya Island Air to restore regular flights to Punta Gorda.
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- Crop Losses Deepen Rural Toledo Hardship
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Farmers in rural Toledo are battling weather at both extremes. Heavy rainfall is damaging crops and making it difficult to plant, but a sudden shift to dry conditions could deal another blow to production. Toledo West Area Representative Oscar Requena warns that the unpredictable weather linked to El Niño could threaten livelihoods and food security. So, what will the government do to help farmers weather the crisis?
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- Missing Officer Found Alive After Weeks
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- For weeks, Kenyon Barrow’s family waited, prayed and hoped for his safe return. Today, those prayers were answered. Police found the missing constable alive in Orange Walk after surveillance footage led investigators to an area he reportedly visited before vanishing on September eighteenth. While his discovery brings relief, several questions remain, including where he had been and why he disappeared. For now, police say Barrow’s wellbeing comes first. Police Staff Officer ASP Stacy Smith has the details.
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- Search For Jamir Ends In Tragedy
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- A family’s desperate search for twenty-one-year-old Jamir Arana ended in unimaginable heartbreak this morning. Just hours after the young man, who had autism, was reported missing from Belize City, police found his body along the Hummingbird Highway. Investigators believe Arana was struck in a hit-and-run and have since detained a suspect and impounded a vehicle linked to the deadly incident. Tonight, police are urging the public to act quickly when vulnerable people are reported missing, because one sighting or phone call could help save a life.
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- FPIC Puts Maya Voices At Center
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- 5:55
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Free, Prior and Informed Consent may sound like complicated legal language, but for Maya communities, it comes down to a straightforward question: who gets to decide what happens on their land? That question brought Maya leaders, government officials, development partners and human rights advocates together in Golden Stream Village. The conference, hosted by the Sarstoon and Temash Institute for Indigenous Management, focused on moving FPIC beyond policy and putting it into practice. Isani Cayetano reports.
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- Rosado Remains Vital To Belize’s Defense
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- As Belize heads into the most critical phase of its territorial case before the International Court of Justice, the government says experience and continuity remain essential to defending the country’s interests. That is why Alexis Rosado continues to serve as co-agent on Belize’s ICJ team, despite ongoing public scrutiny over his role. According to Francis Fonseca, Belize is relying heavily on the guidance of veteran agent Assad Shoman, who has spent decades working on the territorial dispute with Guatemala. Fonseca says Shoman has made it clear that Rosado’s knowledge, preparation, and involvement in the case remain vital as Belize prepares to respond to Guatemala’s arguments and navigate the legal challenges that could emerge in the months ahead. Fonseca says removing Rosado now could weaken Belize’s preparation for the ICJ. He argues that Rosado brings crucial knowledge and continuity as the legal battle advances.
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- Focus Shifts Beyond Counselor’s Charges
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The charges against a Muffles College guidance counselor are only part of the story. Questions are also being asked about what happened at the school before police launched their investigation. Thirty-one-year-old Hedyn Mendez, the school’s guidance counselor, has since been charged with sexual assault and encouraging child pornography following an investigation involving a seventeen-year-old student. Police have also indicated that they are examining the school administration’s response to the allegations. Today, Minister of Education Francis Fonseca stressed that the government is treating the case with the utmost seriousness, while stopping short of commenting on matters now before the court.
The case continues to draw public attention as investigators work to determine not only the facts surrounding the allegations against Hedyn Mendez, but also whether the proper procedures were followed after concerns were first raised.
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- Fonseca Says Assistance Funds Fall Short
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Every morning brings a new wave of requests for help, and Area Representative for Freetown, Francis Fonseca, says the money available simply cannot keep up. He says representatives are using every resource at their disposal to assist families facing genuine financial hardship, but the need continues to grow. Now, with the cost of living squeezing households across the country, Cabinet is preparing for a comprehensive discussion on Tuesday. Fonseca says ministers will examine the wider economic pressure on Belizeans, including the allowances representatives use to support their constituencies.
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- Belize Gains Direct Link To Europe
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- More European visitors may soon be flying directly into Belize, but tourism is only part of the opportunity. A new Frankfurt-to-Belize flight is expected to begin next December, giving the country a direct connection to one of Europe’s major travel hubs. European Union Head of Office Elizabeth Lanzi-Mazzocchini says the route could strengthen cultural ties, encourage business partnerships and give Belize greater access to European markets.
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- Students Gain Tools For Digital Success
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- 4:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- More than thirty years after helping Anglican Cathedral College take its first steps into the digital age, Lord Michael Ashcroft is helping the school move into the future once again. A ninety-five-thousand-dollar donation from the Waterloo Group Charitable Trust has transformed the college’s IT lab into a modern space where students can learn, research and create using upgraded technology. The refurbished facility officially opened today, marking a new chapter for technology education at the school. News Five’s Paul Lopez reports.
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- Pastor Tzib Remanded to Prison
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Pastor Tzib Remanded to Prison
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- Belize The First To Sign New UN Development Framework
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 11 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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- $3.6M Project To Upgrade 3 Schools in Corozal, San Antonio, Belmopan
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 11 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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- Fonseca: No Tolerance For Sexual Abuse in Education System
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 11 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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- (VIDEO) Cayo Pastor accused of sexual assault by several men.
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- (VIDEO) Cayo Pastor accused of sexual assault by several men. They made police reports weeks ago. They say police have yet to charge the pastor...
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- INT'L AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER'S DAY
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- 24:34
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Visit youtube.com/gbtvfeed for the live stream of the entire newscast, or visit www.channel5belize.com for a text transcript.
INT'L AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER'S DAY
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- RAISING YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
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- 21:32
- Date posted
- 11 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.
RAISING YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
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- BIG LIMITED BRINGS PARMALAT MILK TO BELIZE
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- 15:25
- Date posted
- 11 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.
BIG LIMITED BRINGS PARMALAT MILK TO BELIZE
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- Cartel Threats Test Belize’s Security Readiness
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Belize is open to strengthening its security partnership with the United States, but Prime Minister John Briceño says the country will not commit blindly. The proposed Shield of the Americas initiative comes as transnational criminals and drug cartels continue to threaten the region, making greater cooperation increasingly important. But after meeting briefly with U.S. Ambassador André Bauer today, Briceño made it clear that Belize must first understand what the initiative requires and whether it fits the country’s needs. Technical officials will now examine the proposal and determine what level of support Belize can realistically provide without compromising its national interests.
President Donald Trump held a high profile meeting with Latin American and Caribbean leaders for the Shield of America launch in Florida in March of this year. Belize was not invited.
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- Briceño Takes Energy Concerns To Saudis
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A stalled energy project was among the issues Prime Minister John Briceño raised during a brief meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance. The Saudi Fund project was expected to support Belize’s energy sector, but progress has been delayed. Briceño says he used the opportunity to press for answers and left the discussion with a commitment from the Saudi minister to investigate what is holding up the project.
The Saudi Fund energy agreement is valued at seventy-seven U.S. million dollars.
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- World Bank Funds Belize’s Sargassum Fight
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Belize is preparing to borrow twenty million dollars to confront its growing sargassum problem. Prime Minister John Briceño says the World Bank will provide the financing at a low interest rate following high-level discussions in Bangkok, Thailand. The announcement brings fresh hope for coastal communities and tourism operators, but it also raises important questions about government’s strategy, how the money will be used and whether the investment will produce a sustainable solution.
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- Rosado’s Legal Troubles Cloud ICJ Role
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Ambassador Alexis Rosado holds one of Belize’s most sensitive international responsibilities. As an agent in the country’s territorial dispute before the International Court of Justice, he helps represent Belize in a case that could shape the nation’s future. But Rosado is now confronting a serious legal battle of his own, with charges against him before the local courts. That has triggered growing questions about whether he can, or should, remain part of Belize’s ICJ team while the matter plays out. Prime Minister John Briceño faced that question directly. Here is how he responded.
Rosado recently retained Jamaican Attorney Deborah Martin as lead counsel.
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- Belize Battery Project Back On Track
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A misunderstanding over a piece of land in San Pedro reportedly held up a major energy project that could help Belize store cheaper electricity from Mexico. Prime Minister John Briceño says the proposed forty-megawatt battery facility had been languishing despite receiving World Bank funding. But while in Bangkok, Briceño took Belize’s energy concerns directly to bank representatives and says he resolved the confusion surrounding the site. With that hurdle now removed, the prime minister says Belize is moving closer to constructing the large-scale battery bank on the island.
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- Political Favour Or Public Safety Net?
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- For many struggling families, help with a medical bill or funeral expenses can make a major difference. But should that assistance come directly from a government minister? Prime Minister John Briceño says ministers need their allowances to support constituents, but the Public Service Union says the arrangement blurs the line between public assistance and political patronage. With no published criteria, accessible records or appeals process, the union argues that government should replace discretionary handouts with transparent public programs. Here is how the Prime Minister responded when we asked whether those funds encourage political clientelism.
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- World Bank Team Heads To Belize
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Belize’s farmers could soon benefit from another major round of climate-resilient investment. Prime Minister John Briceño says he used his meetings in Bangkok to explore an extension of the World Bank’s fifty-million-dollar Climate Resilient Agriculture Project. World Bank representatives are expected in Belize shortly to assess what the first initiative delivered, identify areas that still need support and determine whether additional funding should follow. For the agricultural sector, that review could decide whether farmers receive further assistance to withstand extreme weather, protect production and strengthen the country’s food security.
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- How Safe Is Regent Street West Bridge?
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A temporary traffic fix has now become a permanent part of Belize City’s plans to replace the historic Swing Bridge. But before engineers can connect the new Hyde’s Lane crossing to Regent Street West, they must address another serious problem: the existing bridge along that route is in far worse condition than expected. That discovery will force officials to close Regent Street West, demolish the deteriorating structure and build a replacement. Chief Engineer Evondale Moody says the additional work may create traffic disruptions, but it is necessary to ensure the new crossings can safely and efficiently move motorists across the Haulover Creek once the wider Swing Bridge project begins.
Work on the Hyde’s Lane bridge is expected to be completed between November fifteenth and thirtieth.
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- Millions Invested In Belize’s Student Success
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- 5:01
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- A quarter-billion-dollar investment in education is promising to change more than what happens inside Belize’s classrooms. The goal is to ensure that when students leave high school, they have the skills to continue their education, land a decent-paying job or start a business of their own. That five-year effort is now underway, bringing Belizean and American educators together to strengthen teaching, school leadership and workforce preparation. News Five’s Shane Williams reports.
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- Belize Chases Glory At Shoto Cup
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Belize is sending its largest-ever delegation to the World Shoto Cup, and sixty-five athletes are carrying the country’s hopes onto the international karate stage. The Belize Shotokan Karate Association left for Merida, Mexico, this morning after months of intense training and preparation. With the tournament held only once every four years, the athletes know this is more than another competition. Before they departed, we caught up with members of the team to hear what it means to wear Belize’s colors and compete against some of the world’s best martial artists.
Five members of the delegation will be participating in belt tests for possible promotions.
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- Safer Seas, But At What Cost?
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- The government wants to know where fishing vessels are at sea, but some fishers want to know who will be watching them and what happens to that information. A new Vessel Monitoring System is now mandatory for stone crab and shark fishers, with officials saying it will strengthen enforcement and improve safety. But the Caye Caulker Fishers Association says government introduced the requirement without properly consulting those most affected. Now that the installation deadline has arrived, the association is demanding answers about privacy, access to location data and how that information will be used. Here is Association President Ian Forte.
The Southern Fishermen Association which includes most of the targeted shark fishers have also categorically rejected the mandate. Late this evening the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation Beverly Wade informed News Five that implementation of the VMS mandate has been postponed to consult with...
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- More Routes to Regional Tourism
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Tourism leaders in Central America and Mexico are looking to strengthen regional partnerships and bring more visitors to the region. At the Centroamérica Travel Market 2026 in Guatemala City, the Federation of Chambers of Tourism of Central America, FEDECATUR, signed an agreement with Mexico’s Association of Travel Agents, AMAV. The partnership will connect Mexican travel agents with tourism stakeholders across the region, giving agents more information about each country’s tourism offerings and helping them market those destinations to potential travelers. The agreement is also expected to create opportunities for training, cooperation, and stronger regional competitiveness. News 5 spoke with the presidents of both organizations about what the agreement means for tourism and regional collaboration.
The agreement gives 1,200 Mexican travel agents new opportunities to market Belize and Central America.
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- Chokehold Case Blurs Police Policy Lines
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- 5:17
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Police once declared that officers should no longer use chokeholds to restrain civilians. But five years later, the controversial maneuver remains part of the department’s deadly-force procedures, and a viral video from Unitedville has reopened the debate over when an officer can legally use it. The video shows an officer placing Samuel Parham in a chokehold during a confrontation that allegedly left the officer with a broken arm. Parham now faces a grievous-harm charge, while the Professional Standards Branch investigates whether the officer crossed the line. So, was the chokehold justified as a last resort, or did it amount to excessive force? News Five’s Paul Lopez examines the rules and the questions surrounding this latest case.
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- Chebat Sets Priorities for Safer Belize
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- From crime on Belize’s streets to threats along its borders, Michel Chebat now oversees some of the country’s most pressing security concerns. His appointment follows a series of ministerial changes since the 2025 general elections, as Prime Minister John Briceño looks to bring stability and clearer leadership to the security apparatus. Speaking publicly for the first time since taking charge of Home Affairs and National Defense two weeks ago, Chebat says he has been assessing the institutions under his command, pinpointing weaknesses and deciding where government must act first.
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- More Police Hit Belize City Streets
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- If you have noticed more police vehicles with flashing lights patrolling Belize City, it is no coincidence. National Security Minister Michel Chebat says the department has stepped up its presence in crime hotspots following the recent surge in murders. The goal is to make police more visible and discourage violence before it happens. Inspired by a resident’s suggestion during a community meeting in Cayo, the patrols form part of a wider security plan that will also use technology to target crime.
The Belize Police Department has also added ATV patrols to hotspots in Belize City.

