Tonight, we have a story that's close to the heart of the Channel Five team. We're celebrating the sixteenth anniversary of our morning talk show, Open Your Eyes. Since 2009, Open Your Eyes has been bringing educational and entertaining segments to viewers across Belize. As
The pressure is on for Belize’s own Halima Hoy as she gets ready to take the Miss Universe stage for the finals on Saturday. This year’s pageant, held in Mexico City, will see women from all over the world competing for the crown. As the
People all over the world love ceramics, not just for their practical uses but also as a powerful way to express themselves. Pottery holds a special place in many cultures. From ancient times to today's modern designs, this craft has become a timeless art form
The Department of the Environment (DOE) is calling on businesses that store chemicals in high-risk areas to closely monitor weather conditions and follow advisories from the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) as stormy weather approaches. The DOE warns that industrial chemicals, pesticides, and other hazardous materials
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) says it is taking proactive measures in preparation for the approach of Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to make landfall in southern Belize within the next 48 hours. BEL’s teams are closely monitoring the storm and have implemented strategies to maintain
It's Day 5 of COP29, and pressure is mounting over the summit's links to fossil fuel interests and the lack of funding for climate adaptation. Top scientists and former UN chiefs, including Christiana Figueres and Ban Ki-moon, are calling for reform, arguing that countries expanding
Prime Minister John Briceño has returned to Belize amid growing concerns about Tropical Storm Sara. The Prime Minister had travelled to Mexico City on Wednesday, November 13, to attend the 270th Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of COCESNA. However, with the storm's impact on
A tropical storm warning has been extended to include the entire coast of Belize, along with all cayes within Belizean waters, as Tropical Storm Sara continues to approach the region. At 3:00 PM, Tropical Storm Sara was located at latitude 16.2N and longitude 86.2W, approximately 160
Residents are advised to monitor waterways and exercise caution as water levels rise amid Tropical Storm Sara. In today's flood forecast, it stated that in Region 7, on the Rio Hondo, flood levels are decreasing at Blue Creek North, Santa Cruz, San Antonio, and San
DFC has been nominated for accreditation to the Adaptation Fund (AF). Announced on November 12 by the Ministry of Economic Development, this nomination follows a meeting between Belize and the AF in October. Once accredited, the DFC will help mobilise grants for projects aimed at
