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
Tracy Panton, Area Representative for Albert, issued a strong statement on behalf of the Alliance for Democracy. Panton says that the UDP Constitution allows one-fourth of the delegates to call a meeting of the National Convention. According to Panton, the Party Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte, does
Permanent representatives from nine of Taiwan's diplomatic allies have jointly called on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to advocate for Taiwan's inclusion in the UN. The letter, signed by representatives from Belize, Eswatini, Guatemala, the Marshall Islands, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent
Authorities are seeking help to locate 73-year-old Eugene Leslie from Butter Cup Estate, Burrell Boom Village. Leslie has been missing since September 13, 2024, riding toward the main road outside the village. He is described as having dark complexion and being of Creole descent. Leslie stands
At just 17, Alaine Perdomo marked her presence at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, where she urged global leaders to combat violence against children and promote digital literacy for girls. As a talented young developer, Perdomo launched the innovative mobile app SafeScape in
President of the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association, Mark Campbell, told local media that Hurricane Beryl caused significant trauma to chickens, which led to a decrease in egg production of an average of 25% post-Hurricane Beryl. Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 4 storm, slammed into Jamaica in
