Today, Belize made history by passing its first-ever disability bill. Introduced in the House of Representatives back in May, it was signed by the Governor General six months later. This historic event coincides perfectly with World Disability Awareness Day, observed on November third. The bill
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Health and Wellness finally got a CT scanner for the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Before March twentieth, patients needing CT scans had to pay high prices at private facilities across the country. Unfortunately, after just eight months of use,
With the CT scan at KHMH temporarily out of service, the Ocean Academy accident victims had to turn to private hospitals in Belize City. Eighteen-year-old Alexander Bainton has already had five CT scans at a private facility. He was supposed to have another scan today,
Nikita Marin is asking everyone to light a candle and say a prayer for her son. The doctors have given him just a ten percent chance of survival, but she is holding on to hope and believing in a miracle. Voice of: Nikita Marin, Mother of
The Department of Youth Services wrapped up National Youth Week with its annual National Youth Award Ceremony in Punta Gorda on November twenty-ninth. This event celebrated the creativity and determination of young people across various fields. Special guests Sheldon Ramirez and Jahrine Avila spoke about
Thirty-five years ago, Belize ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention was mandated by the UN General Assembly and Belize was the fifth country in the world to ratify the convention. Since then, we have passed several legislations that protect the
Gender-based violence remains a serious issue, with studies revealing that one in three women has faced physical or sexual violence. In 2023 alone, over fifty-one thousand women were killed by partners or family members. Belize has also witnessed some shocking incidents in 2024. To combat
For the last fifteen years, Bowen and Bowen's Jingle Box program has brought joy to hundreds of families in Belize. This year, two hundred and fifty families will receive boxes filled with rice, canned goods, and gift certificates for meats like ham, chicken, and turkey.
News Five has confirmed that the CT scan machine at the nation's referral hospital is temporarily down. According to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA), "A condensation issue caused the communication between the hardware components to go down, requiring the replacement of a small
The National Hydrological Service issued its latest flood forecast with areas of concern across the country. In Region 7, residents are advised to monitor waterways closely. The Rio Hondo is expected to reach bankfull stage at Blue Creek North, while decreasing flood levels are forecasted
