As we reported on Wednesday, thirty-seven-year-old Santiago Ciau Junior sadly passed away earlier this week after a long battle with a debilitating bone condition. Ciau had been a dedicated member of the Belize Police Department since July twenty-third, 2006. However, in March 2023, he was
On the other side of the globe, long-time allies of Belize celebrate National Taiwan Day on October tenth. Here in Belize, people are joining in on the celebration at the Taiwan Expo 2024. This expo celebrates thirty-five years of friendship between the two countries and
Today, members of the Belize Port Authority and various stakeholders came together to review the latest data on Belize’s Port Industry. With this information in hand, the Belize Port Authority aims to collaborate with stakeholders to make improvements to the ports. News Five’s Britney Gordon
Just three weeks ago, the contract to pave three miles of the San Carlos Road was signed, and now the project is in full swing. This development is set to transform the lives of local farmers and residents, making it easier for them to travel
Ready Call Center RCCBPO celebrated the grand opening of its eighth location in Belize, right here in Belize City. This new office is a shining example of how the industry is boosting the local economy. Here’s News Five’s Britney Gordon with more details. Britney Gordon,
The Vacuum Cleaners of the Sea Sea cucumbers play a vital role in marine ecosystems and are an important fishery. Known as the ‘vacuum cleaners’ of the sea, they help maintain ocean floor health by recycling nutrients. These sea creatures break down detritus and improve sediment
Taiwan's 113th National Day is being commemorated today. In Belize, the Embassy of Taiwan and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) inaugurated the 2024 Taiwan Expo this morning at the Caribbean Motors facility in Belize City. The event started at 9 a.m., and the
Police are investigating a house fire that occurred on Wednesday, October 9, in Ladyville Village. Officers responded to a report of a fire on Arizona Road around 7:30 a.m. and found a 25x25-foot elevated wooden structure with part of the veranda damaged. The tenant, 37-year-old
A series of awareness sessions is currently underway in Belmopan. Organised by the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the International Regional Organisation for Plant and Animal Health (OIRSA), and the Ministry of Agriculture, these
Authorities have officially arrested and charged a 31-year-old man from Corozal District with three counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and three counts of sexual assault. On Wednesday, August 30, 2024, a woman brought her 13-year-old daughter to the police station. They reported that between 2021 and
