Pictures captured by Birding Guide Christian Bech shows a coyote picking a mango from a tree in the Toledo District. Bech posted the pictures on his Facebook page saying "The Coyote is here again today. Eating mangoes. Again I heard the dog and went close
Belize's economy experienced a significant boost in the second quarter of 2024, with a preliminary Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimate of $1.432 billion. This is according to the Statistical Institute of Belize's (SIB) latest figures shared today. This marks a 10.5% increase, or $136 million,
In its third press conference of 2024, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reported a drop in the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for August, which fell to 43.6—down 3.8% from July’s 45.4. The decrease in the overall CCI for August follows several months of consistent
News Five has learned that a man was found dead earlier today in Bella Vista Village, Toledo District. Pictures show investigators and scene of crime technicians on the scene. Videos show a man lying motionless on the ground. We are told that he was stabbed
As Hurricane Helene makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring two other developing systems in the Atlantic. The first, a broad low-pressure system identified as AL98, is situated near the Cabo Verde Islands and is producing disorganised shower
This year’s Wellness Week is bringing together individuals across the nation under the theme, "Greater social cohesion, better health." The initiative highlights the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Caribbean and SICA region. Karen Lewis Bell, representative of PAHO/WHO, discussed the theme on Open Your Eyes
At the 79th U.N. General Assembly, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo announced that his country would deploy 150 military police officers to support Haiti in its fight against violent gangs. This decision comes as the UN-backed mission, currently led by Kenyan police officers, faces challenges related
A new digital tool has been activated to monitor and report outbreaks of diseases in wild animals in real-time, with the goal of protecting the health of animals, humans, and the environment. The governments of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize are running a pilot program using
By Daniela Godoy, Senior Policy Officer in Food Security and Nutrition at FAO’s Regional Office for Latina America and the Caribbean The United Nations General Assembly established September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste to promote policies that reduce
Just days before her visit to Arizona, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign office in Arizona was targeted in a shooting incident on Monday, September 23, 2024. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Monday, with police confirming multiple shots fired at the Democratic National Committee
