Residents of More Tomorrow, in the Cayo District, were alarmed on Tuesday when they stumbled upon thousands of used tires dumped along the road to their village. Initially, it seemed like these old tires were just being discarded there. However, News Five later discovered that
When we visited the location earlier today, we met a team of workmen laying down the tires in what Moody describes as a geo-grid which is used to reinforce soils and similar materials. Geogrids are much stronger in tension compared to soil. This strength lets
What’s the latest on the Belize City Swing Bridge? The crossing near the mouth of the Haulover Creek is in dire need of being replaced. Earlier today, we also asked Chief Engineer Evondale Moody for an update on the pending project which will be funded
In just a few months, Belize will be rolling out new currency notes, and they’re coming with some big changes. For as long as we can remember, we’ve always seen the face of the British monarch on our money. But that’s about to change. The
As Hurricane Milton makes its way over Florida tonight, a low-pressure system near Bermuda poses little threat of becoming yet another tropical storm in the state's path. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), a low-pressure system is located a few hundred miles south-southwest of
Today, the University of Belize held an Indigenous Resistance Day forum to celebrate the vibrant Maya and Garifuna cultures. This event brought together people from all walks of life to explore the history and cultural significance of these communities’ practices and beliefs, while also engaging
Residents of More Tomorrow in Cayo were left confused and concerned when they woke up this morning and found dozens of old tyres along the village road. The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing has confirmed that the tyres will be used to upgrade the
Former police officer Santiago "Santi" Ciau Jr. has died at the young age of 37. Ciau died yesterday after a long battle with a debilitating bone illness. Ciau joined the Belize Police Department on July 23rd, 2006. In March 2023, the government retired Ciau due to
Authorities are looking for George Oshon, an 82-year-old resident from Hattieville Village, Belize District. He was last seen walking near J Mall on the George Price Highway, dressed in a long-sleeve camouflage jacket and long green trousers. Oshon was reported missing on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. According
On Monday around 7 p.m., a silver/grey Toyota Forerunner SUV rear-ended a motorcycle carrying a family of four, resulting in the death of an 11-month-old girl. The incident happened on the Hummingbird Highway between miles 49 and 50 near the Agua Viva community, as the
