Government officials are assessing the damage and planning for recovery efforts in the Cayo District. In an interview today with Prime Minister John Briceño, he said, "It was important for me to come and take a first-hand look as to what has happened and the
San Ignacio Mayor Earl Trapp is overseeing ongoing flood recovery efforts in the wake of severe rains that began late last week brought about by Tropical Storm Sara. While the water levels have started to recede, the process has been slow. "The Mopan River is
Police are on the hunt for Kenny Brakeman, who is accused of attacking and kidnapping his ex-wife, Sabela Brakeman, on Friday night. Kenny was last seen in Caye Caulker Village, where Sabela managed to escape and seek help from police. As we have reported, Sabela, a
One of the most anticipated and celebrated days every year in Belizean culture is November 19th, with many counting the days to celebrate one of the richest cultures in Belize. This morning's episode of Open Your Eyes delved into the rich history of the Garifuna
Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum, and Mining, Paul Thompson, knocked down and killed a man on Friday evening. The fatal traffic accident occurred on the George Price Highway in Cotton Tree Village at around 5:50 p.m. The victim has been identified
Sabela Brakeman was visibly shaken and afraid when she spoke to News 5 today. Brakeman, a resident of San Pedro Town, was brutally beaten and kidnapped, allegedly by her ex-partner, Kenny Brakeman, on Friday night. Sabela told News 5 that she and her roommate were asleep
On day eight of COP29 in Baku, key concerns over climate finance and the urgent need for more action on global warming have surfaced. As the conference progresses, participants have made initial progress on carbon market standards, but talks on climate finance remain slow. Simon Stiell,
As COP29 continues in Baku, Azerbaijan, the climate conference has seen growing tensions over protests, stalled gender talks, and the global push for climate finance. On Day 6, climate activists attempted to make their voices heard but were restricted by strict security rules. The protesters were
Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in Belize over the weekend, bringing heavy rainfall that has elevated flooding risks nationwide. Although the storm weakened shortly after coming ashore on Sunday morning, the primary concern now lies in the persistent downpours and rising river levels. "Right now, we're
Belize High School (BHS) announced its participation in the 10th consecutive Model Organization of American States (OAS) Debate Conference, set to take place at the OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., from November 20-22, 2024. The Model OAS General Assembly (MOAS) offers students from across the Americas
