Tonight, we take a closer look into the Definitive Agreement between the Government of Belize and Portico. While the binding contract between both parties was signed just one month before [...]
According to former Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte, the previous Minister of Economic Development had no legal authority to sign a Definitive Agreement with Portico Enterprise Limited. Peyrefitte says that the [...]
If the former Attorney General is saying that signing the Definitive Agreement is unlawful, then should an investigation be launched by the proper authorities? That’s what he was asked today [...]
One of the key concessions made in the Definitive Agreement is that the government will “ensure that no third party (potentially) competing with the Developer shall, within a twenty-five mile [...]
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed earlier today between Saint John’s College and a Guatemalan university. The partnership is to establish a bachelor’s degree program in engineering to be offered [...]
The Council of Ministers of Education and Culture from Central America has been meeting in Belize since Thursday. The country presently holds the pro tempore presidency of SICA. It’s an [...]
According to C.E.O. Maheia, one of the interesting discussions that came up was developing a women’s orchestra, comprising female musicians from Central America. She said the ideas shared give the [...]
Earlier today, one hundred and thirty primary school students who attend Horizon Academy showed off their talents in a financial literacy program. The students took part in a Work Expo. [...]
Earlier this week, the Department of Transport issued a release on the use of electric motorcycles (scooters) in Belize. It’s an advisory to all owners of electric motorcycles, warning them [...]
But has it been a case of placing the cart before the horse. Where license and registration are concerned, News Five has been receiving messages to suggest that in several [...]
On Sunday, Cristo Rey Village, in Cayo District, will hold its annual River Fest. This year, the festival is being held under the theme, “Promoting River Conservation, Cultural Value and [...]
Prime Minister John Briceño is in South Korea attending the World Climate Industry Expo – Leaders’ Summit in Busan. At the summit, various countries gather to discuss endeavors and directions [...]
The citrus industry has been experiencing a decline in production for years. But, is it really on the brink of flat lining? Rodwell Ferguson, the Area Representative for Stann Creek [...]
Ferguson says the projected rebound of the citrus industry is a result of investments from Citrus Products of Belize Limited and large scale farmers. According to the minister, small scale [...]
Building the capacity of our children is an investment in the future of the nation. The San Ignacio/ Santa Elena Child Advisory Board has been doing just that, investing in [...]
This year the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is celebrating forty years of service to wildlife conservation efforts in Belize. This year also marks the second annual Sharon Matola [...]
