On Thursday, the Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations, APAMO, held a press conference to voice concerns about proposals made by the Ministry of Sustainable Development that would affect the relations between comanagers and the government and how comanagers operate daily. During the press conference,
During the press conference, APAMO also raised concerns regarding how changes to the legislation surrounding co-managers and their partners would have on the tourism sector. According to APAMO, changes to operations and policies may affect the livelihoods of those employed in this sector. C.E.O. Doctor
A resident of Little Belize in the Corozal District won big over the weekend on a Scratch and Win ticket. The individual visited J & F Store in San Estevan Village after work on Friday to purchase a ten-dollar ticket. Much to his delight, after
Goodnight and welcome to another edition of Sports Monday, I am Paul Lopez. Tonight, the nation is celebrating Belize’s National Women’s Under-Twenty-One Volleyball Team’s historic gold medal win in the Under-Twenty-One Central American Volleyball Tournament. The highlight match of the entire week took place on
While COVID-19 isn't causing the chaos it did in 2020 and 2021, Mexico has reported over 8,000 cases so far in 2024. In Mexico City, the resurgence of cases has prompted people to wear masks again. According to the federal Health Ministry, the number of
Reports reaching News Five say that at least eighteen standard bearers of the United Democratic Party (UDP) convened for an informal session today in Orange Walk Town. We are told that the meeting saw the attendance of prominent leaders, including Tracy Panton, Second Deputy Leader Beverly
In a historic decision, Joe Biden stepped down from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The unprecedented announcement, delivered less than four months before the election, instantly disrupted a campaign regarded by both political parties as the most consequential in generations. These
The Belize Post Office is warning the public of an online scam. The scam begins with someone receiving a text message, informing them that the address on a package for them is incorrect. The message reads, "Your package has arrived at our warehouse and we have
Former church leader, Mervin Budram, appeared in the High Court on Friday morning for a continuation of his sexual assault case in Belmopan. Budram is facing allegations from several young women who accused him of using his position as a church leader to sexually abuse
On Saturday, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) dispatched a specialised team to Jamaica to aid in post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The team, consisting of seven power line technicians and one line supervisor, will assist the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), the sole distributor of electricity in Jamaica. Hurricane
