On Monday, the Government of Belize kicked off the Fourth High Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics with an opening ceremony. The event brought together representatives from across the region in Placencia to celebrate the impressive milestones achieved by the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians. It
In a pre-recorded message, Prime Minister John Briceño spoke to the gathering, emphasizing just how crucial the work of statisticians is across the region. He highlighted their efforts and the significant impact their data-driven insights have on shaping policies and driving progress. Prime Minister John Briceño “Our
Today, San Narciso Village in the Corozal District received materials for a brand-new water system. This event is part of an ongoing partnership between the Ministry of Rural Transformation and UNICEF Belize. Minister of State Ramiro Ramirez and UNICEF Country Representative Alison Parker were on
On Saturday, residents of Orange Walk District came together to celebrate finishing the Cell Phone Repair Training Course. Organized by the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit, this training aimed to help women explore new opportunities and boost their financial independence. Here’s News Five’s Britney Gordon
A tragic incident unfolded during a local league soccer match in central Peru on Sunday when a lightning strike killed one player and injured four others. The match, held at Coto Coto Stadium in Chilca, a town about 70 kilometres southeast of Lima, had been paused
The National Women's Commission (NWC) announced the launch of a Digital Poster Competition with the theme "#NoExcuse" to raise awareness about gender-based violence and promote gender equality. As part of addressing gender-based violence and incorporating elements from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Commission
Tropical Storm Rafael is forecast to intensify into a hurricane as it passes near or over the Cayman Islands within the next 12 hours, bringing dangerous conditions. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, the storm is expected to produce damaging hurricane-force
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to "revolutionise" industries, it’s leaving an unexpected environmental footprint: water usage. Research shows that AI-powered data centres, which run the vast AI models used by businesses worldwide, are using staggering amounts of water for cooling and energy production. According to International
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expressing grave concern over Israel's recent decision to formally notify the United Nations that it will no longer cooperate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This decision follows the
A disturbing incident occurred during a match between São Paulo rivals Corinthians and Palmeiras in the Brazilian championship, where a pig's head was thrown onto the field. The object was hurled onto the pitch as Palmeiras prepared to take a corner in the first half.
