Reports reaching News 5 indicate that the Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) has voted overwhelmingly to hold demonstrations in January 2025. The decision was made following a meeting held today, December 4, where members expressed frustration over delayed increments, allowances, and salary upgrades. According to
A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday morning in San Ignacio, where a teenager was shot and killed. The victim has been identified as seventeen-year-old Huard Ramirez. According to police, Ramirez entered a trailer in the Boiton area without permission. When the property owner, forty-four-year-old Juan
Tragically, one of the four people from Caye Caulker who were seriously injured in a van accident last Friday passed away this morning in Belize City. Alex Bainton died just as he was about to undergo a CT scan at the K.H.M.H. Meanwhile, a teacher
Tonight, a mother is feeling both relieved and worried. Her child managed to escape from a man who tried to abduct her on Monday evening, but the fear that he might still be out there haunts her. Estrella Novello shared with News Five that her
[caption id="attachment_29567" align="alignright" width="300"] Joshua Ashburn[/caption] Forty-seven-year-old Joshua Ashburn, an American living in Belize, is in even deeper trouble tonight after being slapped with multiple charges for alleged immigration offenses. On Monday, November eighteenth, Ashburn’s business,
Belize, through its Ministry of Immigration, is proudly hosting the Seventh Annual Meeting of the Comprehensive Regional Framework for Protection and Solutions. This high-level gathering focuses on creating protections for displaced individuals throughout Central America and the Caribbean. Belize is one of the seven member
Earlier today, the European Union, led by Head of Delegation Dr. Erja Askola, signed two important contracts with the country offices of the International Office on Migration and the International Labor Organization. These new projects aim to boost inclusive socio-economic development in southern Belize and
Every year, over thirteen million babies are born prematurely worldwide. For the past seven years, healthcare professionals in Belize have been striving to reduce the number of premature births, but the trend hasn't changed much. Premature births can lead to serious health issues like infections,
On Wednesday, UNESCO announced that cassava has been added to its list of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. This list celebrates the rich diversity of cultural practices and knowledge from around the world, featuring over six hundred items from one hundred and forty countries. Cassava made
The Belize Audubon Society is calling for nominations for the prestigious thirty-ninth annual James A. Waight Award. This award celebrates individuals or organizations that make significant contributions to conserving and enhancing Belize’s unique environment. They are looking for Belizeans who are actively involved in environmental
