Among the standout changes Prime Minister John Briceño made when he started his second term was taking charge of the sugar industry himself. Under the previous P.U.P. administration, this sector was managed by the Minister of Agriculture, Jose Abelardo Mai. Now, the PM has taken
Earlier this month, the mill at Tower Hill finally resumed processing sugarcane after a two-week delay caused by relentless rains and mud-caked cane. Although the quality of the cane has improved somewhat, industry insiders are worried that there might not be enough time to match
In a recent interview, the PM mentioned that the B.S.C.F.A. is hesitant to sign the Fair Trade letter of enhancement. He pointed out that this reluctance is causing cane farmers in the association to miss out on potential benefits. Today, Ortega explained that there are
After over two years of hard work, the People’s Constitution has rolled out its third draft report, packed with one hundred and sixty-seven recommendations. This hundred-and-twenty-nine-page document, titled 'Compilation of PCC Recommendations,' is based on feedback from more than six thousand, six hundred and ninety
As Orozco mentioned, there are several recommendations in the draft report that he finds satisfactory. However, he pointed out at least nine recommendations that he believes are not beneficial for Belize. Orozco argues that the report contradicts itself and the mandate of the PCC. Caleb Orozco,
After spending over five months on remand for child pornography and sexual assault of a ten-year-old, Shania Shahera Welch, a twenty-one-year-old student from Gales Point Manatee, is finally out on bail. Her case wrapped up in a preliminary inquiry last Monday, March seventeenth, at the
A very emotional and hurt Elroy Williams couldn't lift his head after hearing he must serve prison time for attempted murder. Despite having only two years, seven months, and eleven days left behind bars, Williams, who had been separated from his wife, visited her in
The families of the three young women who tragically passed away in their suite at the Royal Kahal Resort in San Pedro have spoken out following the lab test results. Twenty-three-year-old Kaoutar Naqqad, twenty-four-year-old Imane Mallah, and twenty-six-year-old Wafae El Arar were found dead on
Mayor Bernard Wagner has addressed the criticisms that the Belize City Council is trying to oppress small businesses. The backlash came after traffic and police officers were sent to remove a business banner belonging to OMG Café, which is located on the first floor of
The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is pouring over a million dollars into conservation projects across Belize. This fund provides long-term support for initiatives that protect our marine life and biodiversity. Today, News Five's Britney Gordon was in San Ignacio to meet the eight
