Community health workers provide basic health and medical care within their communities. There are dozens of these trained men and women across the country and as the communities grow, reliance on these workers increases. To expand the scope of these workers’ capabilities and ensure that
During Friday’s protest in front of the Prime Minister’s Office in Belmopan, the President of the Public Service Union, Dean Flowers called for the removal of the auditor general. He contends that an audit of the Department of Lands and the procurement process within the
Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. The Inter-office Basketball League is back. This season consists of a total of fourteen teams equally divided into two divisions. It is early in the season, but teams are already battling for
In an official statement today, the National Students' Union of Belize (NSUB) expressed strong opposition to the government's $6.9 million land acquisition for the now controversial University Hospital. NSUB alleged inflated valuations and potential corruption behind the deal, stating, “This decision, marred by allegations of
Sanjay Keshwani, Chief Operations Officer at Belize Water Services Limited, told the press during a live press conference that the BWS Sewege treatment plant in Belmopan was upgraded in 2015. "This plant meets all the standards suggested by the D.O.E. and, as a matter of fact,
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is currently holding a press conference to "clarifying the Land Purchase for the New Hospital." During his opening statement, Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard said, "We in the Ministry of Health and Wellness are convinced that this
The Ministry of Health and Wellness will host a press conference this afternoon in Belize City to address its controversial $6.9 million land acquisition. The conference is intended "to clarify the land purchase for the new hospital." News 5 will carry the press conference live on
It seems just like yesterday we introduced you all to the 12 #KTVTheRemixSix contestants. Now, we are down to three, and the last night is tomorrow, August 27th. It's all going down inside the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts in Belize City. These three
Community health workers (CHWs) in Belize play a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services, particularly in remote communities where access to immediate medical care can be challenging. Recognising the growing reliance on CHWs as communities expand, the Ministry of Health and its partners have
Mercy Sabal, a distinguished artist and quiltmaker from Belize, has been awarded the George Gabb Prize for Visual Arts. Announced on the National Institute of Culture and History’s (NICH) official Facebook page, the accolade recognises Sabal as one of Belize's most esteemed artists. With over 40
