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Dennison Fires Back At PM Briceño
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- Dennison Fires Back At PM Briceño
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 8 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
- 9 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- “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?
- Runtime
- 22:17
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 11:49
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 4:47
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 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.
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- War of Words Ends in Bloodshed
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Carnival morning should have brought music, color and celebration to Pickstock Street. Instead, it brought heartbreak to the family of forty-five-year-old Jeremy Hendricks. Police say an early-morning domestic dispute turned deadly when Hendricks was fatally stabbed, leaving his loved ones to mourn as festivities unfolded around them. News Five’s Shane Williams reports on the violent start to what should have been a joyful weekend.
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- Worker Saw Danger, Could Not Escape
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Forty-nine-year-old Mauricio Soriano reportedly saw the danger and tried to run, but he could not escape the equipment failure that claimed his life. The Bulridge employee died last Thursday after a chain allegedly broke free from a truck carrying heavy machinery. Tonight, his San Ignacio family is grieving and searching for answers about what went wrong. A relative described the incident to News Five as a freak accident.
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- Police Intensify Anti-drug Operations in Cayo
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The recent bloodshed in Cayo has triggered an intensified police crackdown on drugs and illegal firearms. Three murders rocked the district last week, with concerns that the killings may be connected to a struggle for control of the local drug trade. Police have since reported several more arrests and seizures as they move against suspected criminal operations. ASP Stacy Smith says law enforcement remains focused on those fueling the violence.
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- Six Straight Wins for Soca Moca
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- 4:14
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Belize’s 2026 Carnival Road March brought one of the largest crowds and most vibrant street celebrations seen in years. But behind the music, costumes and energy, questions are mounting about the competition itself. With several of Carnival’s biggest and most popular bands sitting out, one mas camp easily dominated the field, raising concerns that the annual spectacle may be losing its competitive edge. Now, as the Belize Carnival Association prepares for elections, stakeholders are debating what must change to restore the excitement and strengthen Carnival’s future. News Five’s Shane Williams takes a closer look.
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- Protecting Waters Beyond Belize’s Borders
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Belize is taking the regional lead in protecting the vast stretches of ocean beyond national borders. As the first country in the region, and only the third worldwide, to join the United Nations High Seas Treaty, Belize is now bringing its national policies in line with the landmark agreement. Today, the Ministry of the Blue Economy and UNDP officially launched the framework that will guide its implementation. We heard from Chief Executive Officer Beverly Wade and UNDP Belize Deputy Resident Representative Michael Lund.
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- The Belize Council of Churches is speaking out on Carnival attire. 👇
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Belize Council of Churches is speaking out on Carnival attire. They say it's not about ending the tradition. Here's what they're asking for 👇
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- Patrick Meighan’s Final Words to His Dad Before Fatal Carnival Accident
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Patrick Meighan’s Final Words to His Dad Before Fatal Carnival Accident
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- Carnival Morning Turns Deadly for Pickstock Street Man
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Carnival Morning Turns Deadly for Pickstock Street Man
Read more here: https://www.greaterbelize.com/carnival-morning-turns-deadly-for-pickstock-street-man/
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- Oye Sept 7th 2026 - Discover the Tradition of Taiko Drumming with the Japan U.S. Embassy Belize
- Runtime
- 15:48
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- 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 7th 2026 - Tourism Outlook for the Final Quarter of 2026
- Runtime
- 31:07
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- 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 7th 2026 - What’s Next for Belize’s Sea Cucumber Industry?
- Runtime
- 14:52
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- 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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- Belize City Carnival Road March 2026
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Belize City Carnival Road March 2026
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- Oye Sept 7th 2026 - Jankunu Productionz Presents Three Nights of Comedy “The Prodigal Pickney
- Runtime
- 16:24
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- 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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- Belize City J’ouvert 2026
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Belize City J’ouvert 2026
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- Viewer's Voice for September 4, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- 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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- Belize Charts New Course for Sports
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- For years, Belize’s sporting community has called for more funding, stronger leadership and a unified plan. This week, those voices finally came together at the country’s first National Sports Summit. Athletes, federations, government officials and international experts confronted the challenges holding local sports back and explored practical ways to move the sector forward. Now that the talks are over, the real work begins. Stakeholders are watching closely to see whether the ideas will translate into action or become another set of promises. But Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association President Allan Sharp says the energy surrounding the summit offers fresh hope that Belize may finally be building a serious national plan for sports.
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- Rewrite the Revenue Authority Bill
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The proposed Belize Revenue Authority is facing mounting resistance, with the Public Service Union warning that modernization could come at a high cost for government workers. The PSU says the bill fails to guarantee job security, pensions and union rights, leaving tax officers uncertain whether they will even have to reapply for their current positions. Union leaders also accuse the government of sidelining workers and rushing the legislation without meaningful consultation. Now, PSU wants the process paused and the bill rewritten. Speaking with News Five last week, President Dean Flowers also criticized the elected representatives who supported the legislation in the House.
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- Sargassum Takes Toll on Placencia
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Placencia’s beaches are being overwhelmed by sargassum, leaving stretches of the shoreline virtually unusable and numerous concerns about the impact on tourism. Representatives from the Belize Tourism Board met throughout the day with the Placencia Village Council to identify solutions that could work for the peninsula. Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler says the situation is serious and understands the frustration firsthand, having once checked out of a hotel abroad because of a similar buildup. Tourist arrivals have declined over the past three months, and while Mahler acknowledges that global issues are also affecting travel, he says sargassum is contributing to the downturn.
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- Where Did the School Money Go?
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- For years, parents at Louisiana Government School say they have paid school fees and supported fundraising activities, even as their children continued learning in facilities badly in need of repair. Now, they want to know where that money went. Following News Five’s report on alleged financial irregularities, the Ministry of Education launched an investigation and audit. That audit is now complete, and officials are reviewing the findings to decide whether anyone should be held accountable. But for parents who say they have raised the alarm for years, completing the audit is only the first step. They argue the real test is whether the ministry will act on its findings and ensure the school’s money benefits the students it was meant to serve.
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- Tourism Demand Fuels Illegal Seafood Trade
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Thousands of pounds of illegal seafood may have entered Belize during the peak tourism season. Fisheries officials say intelligence points to shipments moving up to four times weekly and supplying businesses in several districts. Investigators are now following the trail to the buyers.
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- Illegal Seafood Haul Proves Costly
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A dramatic seafood bust has ended with more than ninety-four thousand dollars in fines and penalties for one of two men detained in the operation. Fisheries officers and police intercepted a pickup truck along the Hattieville-Boom Road early Thursday morning after a brief pursuit. Inside, authorities discovered more than six hundred pounds of suspected illegally imported seafood, including two hundred and ninety pounds of tilapia fillets, three hundred and thirty-five pounds of jumbo shrimp and fourteen octopuses. Officers detained two men and later charged them with offences linked to the alleged smuggling operation. In the Magistrate’s Court today, Leslie Lizarraga pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a total of ninety-four thousand and fifteen dollars. Prosecutors withdrew the charge against the second man. Attorney David McKoy, who represented the accused, later provided more details about the case.
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- Can BEL End Rolling Blackouts?
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Rolling blackouts have exposed just how vulnerable Belize’s power supply has become, and the government is now treating the situation as an emergency. Cabinet approved BEL’s request for an emergency declaration on Wednesday after the company warned of a significant energy shortfall over the next twelve months. The declaration clears the way for BEL to move quickly to secure additional generation capacity and reduce the threat of further outages. The decision follows weeks of nationwide load shedding after Mexico’s Comisión Federal de Electricidad curtailed electricity exports to Belize. Earlier this week, we asked the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Public Utilities why the emergency declaration is critical to keeping the lights on.
