Beyond Imagination: Art Extravaganza is open to the public. This exhibit is a collection of artworks from past students and adult artists, all participants in the Primary and Secondary Art Skills Training Project, led by artist Fiona Huang. The artistic works of seventy-five Belizeans are
Belizean athlete Douglas Langford Jr. has earned a prestigious full four-year scholarship valued at $700,000 BZD (approximately $350,000 USD) to Harvard University in the United States of America. The scholarship is for four years. Orignally from Dangriga, Langford told News 5, "Harvard was never in my
Today, Gilbert Winston Ellis, affectionately known as "Bertie," marked his 108th birthday. Born on September 24, 1916, Ellis is proudly recognised as the oldest living man in Belize. Just two weeks ago, he was honoured for his significant contributions to the community at the Tribute
During his United Nations address in New York City, Guatemalan President Bernado Arevalo spoke of the Belize/Guatemala dispute. The Belize/Guatemala territorial dispute has been ongoing for nearly two centuries. The conflict centres around Guatemala’s claim to more than half of Belize’s territory, based on historical treaties
Belize Government Lotteries Limited is warning the public about deceptive advertisements that misuse its official logo to promote lottery ticket sales via WhatsApp. In an official statement, the company states, "Players are being asked to send a WhatsApp message indicating the numbers they wish to wager
The village of Santa Familia strengthened its disaster readiness with essential emergency response equipment from the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change and TaiwanICDF. The initiative is part of the Flood Warning Capacity Improvement for the Belize River Basin Project. The equipment will assist the
Andy Palacio, born on December 2, 1960, in the coastal village of Barranco, Belize, was more than a musician; he was a cultural icon whose influence transcended borders. His journey from a high school teacher to a celebrated international artist underscores a life dedicated to
Caribbean International Brewery Company Limited (CIB) recently expressed concerns regarding a permit that allows the importation of 10,000 cases of Mexican beer, Corona, into the Belizean market. Last week, Prime Minister John Briceño told News Five in an exclusive interview that “There’s been a shortage
Belize City’s Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) has come under fire as it earns the reputation of one of the region's worst airports. Nicole Cord-Cruz, in a recent article in Island.com, said that while Belize is a "slice of paradise," the airport experience is
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Belize takes a bold step toward enhancing investor awareness and protection by taking part in the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) 8th Annual World Investor Week (WIW) from October 7 to October 12, 2024. This global initiative convenes over
