The Israeli cabinet is ready to vote on a ceasefire deal with Lebanon on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the plan his approval "in principle." Netanyahu signalled his potential support during a security consultation with Israeli officials on Sunday night. The proposed deal
Residents are advised to monitor waterways and exercise caution or extreme caution, depending on the region, as flood conditions persist across several areas. In Region 7, increasing flood stage levels are expected on the Rio Hondo at Blue Creek North and at Santa Cruz, San Antonio,
After two weeks of tough negotiations, the COP29 summit concluded on November 23 with a compromise on climate financing. Despite calls from developing countries for financial aid to increase from $100 billion to $1 trillion, delegates agreed on only $300 billion in annual funding by
Michelle "Shanti" Williams, founder of Om Shanti Belize, was warmly received by Dr. Chinmay Pandya, the Pro Vice Chancellor at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya University (DSVV) in India. DSVV is deeply rooted in the vision of its founder, Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Ji, a renowned philosopher, scholar,
The long-awaited Seine Bight Welcome Centre, first announced in August 2022, officially opened its doors on Sunday. The new facility boasts spaces for gift shops, restaurants, and a palapa for Garifuna drumming performances, all designed to celebrate the culture and creativity of the local community
Reports reaching News 5 are that a fatal road traffic accident occurred at Mile 45 on the George Price Highway on Saturday night and it involved a motorcycle. Reports suggest that neither of the riders was wearing helmets. A witness told News 5, "Wearing a helmet
Residents of Burrell Boom village started experiencing rising floodwaters over the weekend. This morning, several parts of the village area are difficult to access. A local reported that the main road near Black Orchid Resort is now impassable. Flooding is also affecting areas near the
Yamandú Orsi, representing Uruguay's left-wing Broad Front coalition, secured a narrow victory in the presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating the centre-right ruling coalition candidate, Álvaro Delgado. Orsi's win marks a return to power for the Broad Front, which governed Uruguay from 2005 to 2020, following
Seven of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies have called for the nation’s inclusion in global climate governance during the high-level segment of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22. Representatives from
November is Jaguar Month, a time to celebrate Belize's majestic big cat while raising awareness about the challenges they face. As one of the most recognised symbols of the country’s biodiversity, jaguars are crucial to the health of Belize’s ecosystems. However, this month also highlights
