The six-point-nine-million-dollar land acquisition for the University of Belize Hospital is situated near a sewer system on the outskirts of Belmopan. The initial plan was to build the hospital on the U.B. compound, but officials from the government have since reasoned that logistically, that location
Mangroves serve as a natural buffer to coastal communities in times of natural disaster, as well as provide a habitat for marine life near the coast. But there is a thin line between development and balance and with the ever-growing demand for more high-rise resorts
It’s the one-year anniversary of the Reef Resilience Project in Belize. The project was launched to protect one of Belize’s most precious assets form further damaged caused by the effects of climate change. Today, stakeholders in the project gathered to discuss the progress made over
Jamaican dancehall recording artist Vybz Kartel was freed from prison a few weeks ago, after serving thirteen years for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Since his release, following a lengthy legal battle for his freedom, the popular entertainer has been making his rounds in
This weekend, the 2024 Paris Olympics came to an end and the athletes hailing from all over world returned to their home countries. Hundred-meter sprinter, Shaun Gill carried the title of Belize’s sole Olympian this year, garnering international support. The next summer Olympics games are
As we reported, Doctor Osmond Martinez was sworn in as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Trade two days ago. The former C.E.O. in the Ministry of Economic Development won handsomely at the polls last month in the Toledo East by-election. Today, Cabinet
Today representatives of the ministries of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Blue Economy, Fisheries and Natural Resources met in a briefing session to discuss regional cooperation and the implementation of projects. Some of these have to do with the Mesoamerica Reef Project, among others. Focal
In a few months, delegates from across the world will gather for COP-Twenty-nine in Azerbaijan to discuss how climate change continues to impact our environment and way of life. The Ministry of Climate Change will attend with specific goals it wants to be addressed. Today
The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) continues to monitor Hurricane Ernesto, currently situated about 500 miles south-southwest of Bermuda. Ernesto is moving north at 12 knots, with maximum sustained winds of 75 knots and gusts up to 90 knots. The storm's minimum central pressure is estimated
News Five has confirmed that C.E.O. in the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport, Dr. Gilroy Middleton, has resigned. Minister Rodwell Ferguson told News Five via phone, "My C.E.O. and myself had a very good relationship." According to Minister Ferguson, Dr. Middleton was offered a position
