New H.I.V. infections are on the decline globally, but according to the Joint United Nations Programme on H.I.V. and AIDS, there is still much work to be done to end the pandemic. The disease has been a challenge for the Caribbean for decades, particularly in
The Statistical Institute of Belize and UNICEF have teamed up, once again to host a data needs assessment workshop for the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. This survey is used to gather critical data that will inform policies and programmes to improve the lives of women
The Belizean classics that have entertained people for decades are back for a new generation to enjoy. The Belize Music Project and the Belize Tourism Board partnered to celebrate Belizean culture with four musical ensembles consisting of over seventy-five artists. This weekend, the musicians will
On Thursday, the Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations, APAMO, held a press conference to voice concerns about proposals made by the Ministry of Sustainable Development that would affect the relations between comanagers and the government and how comanagers operate daily. During the press conference,
During the press conference, APAMO also raised concerns regarding how changes to the legislation surrounding co-managers and their partners would have on the tourism sector. According to APAMO, changes to operations and policies may affect the livelihoods of those employed in this sector. C.E.O. Doctor
A resident of Little Belize in the Corozal District won big over the weekend on a Scratch and Win ticket. The individual visited J & F Store in San Estevan Village after work on Friday to purchase a ten-dollar ticket. Much to his delight, after
Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. Tonight, the nation is celebrating Belize’s National Women’s Under-Twenty-One Volleyball Team’s historic gold medal win in the Under-Twenty-One Central American Volleyball Tournament. The highlight match of the entire week took place on
While COVID-19 isn't causing the chaos it did in 2020 and 2021, Mexico has reported over 8,000 cases so far in 2024. In Mexico City, the resurgence of cases has prompted people to wear masks again. According to the federal Health Ministry, the number of
Reports reaching News Five say that at least eighteen standard bearers of the United Democratic Party (UDP) convened for an informal session today in Orange Walk Town. We are told that the meeting saw the attendance of prominent leaders, including Tracy Panton, Second Deputy Leader Beverly
In a historic decision, Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The unprecedented announcement, delivered less than four months before the election, instantly disrupted a campaign regarded by both political parties as the most consequential in generations. These
