At a conference today in Belize City, Governor of the Central Bank of Belize Kareem Michael highlighted Belize’s strong economic recovery post-pandemic. “The Belizean economy has proven itself to be resilient. We have weathered the covid pandemic, the oil price shock coming out of the
On September 26, the Central Bank of Belize announced the approval of a new series of banknotes. During a press conference this morning, the bank shared that the new notes will be unveiled in January 2025. These new banknotes will be designed with improved features
As the oldest and largest bank in Belize, Belize Bank's legacy celebrated a new shift last night with the launch of "Brand Icon Reveal" at the Belize Bank Business Centre on Albert Street, Belize City. Chairman & CEO of The Belize Bank Limited, Filippo Alario,
Last night, we shared the excitement surrounding the screening of Moses 'Shyne' Barrow’s documentary at the Princess Cinema, which received rave reviews from attendees. However, tonight, the documentary is facing some criticism. Maya Cultural Activist Juan Caal, who runs the Maya Culture Belize Facebook page,
Cultural Activist Juan Caal explained that Barrow's photo in front of the Maya temple doesn't reflect the values and principles of the Maya people at all. He argues that those in charge of cultural heritage, who grant permission for using these sites, need to reform
On Sunday, the Mexican government announced that the U.S. has hit the pause button on importing Mexican cattle. This decision came after a case of New World screwworm was found in the lakeside town of Catazaja, located in southern Chiapas. On Friday, the U.S. Department
Belize is staying on high alert with preventative measures in place, but Blanco told News Five that keeping screwworm at bay needs teamwork from everyone in the cattle industry, including the Belize Livestock Producers Association. He pointed out that the spread of this pesky parasitic
Even with current protocols in place, stopping the spread of screwworms means cattle farmers need to change their ways. Meanwhile, Belize is staying vigilant and closely monitoring trade relations between the U.S. and Mexico. On the phone: Fermin Blanco, Country Representative, OIRSA “It’s a change of practices
Over the past few weeks, News Five has been digging into the operations at Caribi Bleu Casino in San Pedro. So far, we've discovered that the casino's owner has connections to an alleged illegal gaming spot in Lady Lake, Florida. We've also found an unauthorized
Students in Crooked Tree Village are having a tough time getting to school. Last week, during our extensive coverage of the flooding across Belize caused by Tropical Storm Sara, we showed you how residents had to use boats to get in and out of the
