As for the other concerns raised at the community gathering, Habet says it’s a matter of interpreting the law. He went further to speculate that, based on the chairman’s tone and what he was saying, some members of the community were not in agreement. Orlando Habet,
During the interview with Minister Orlando Habet, he was also asked about the P.U.P.’s performance in the March sixth municipal elections in San Ignacio and Santa Elena. The U.D.P. gained seats in that municipality, with only one P.U.P. candidate who was successful. Habet mentioned that
‘Tis that time of year again when Christians, and anyone else who loves fish, make that trip to the fish market and pay a few dollars more per pound of fish, all in keeping with the practice that goes with Lent – make a sacrifice
Whether you will travel this Easter by land or sea, the boats were out from early and so were the buses. Today, many people travelled to their destination for the Easter and News Five’s Marion Ali was at the bus and the water taxi terminals
Easter 2024 is upon us and with that comes various celebrations filled with travelling, food, and family. Whether it’s to Caye Caulker, Placencia, Dangriga or right at home, there many places and ways to celebrate in Belize. We checked in with a few people in
Preparing and consuming hot cross buns is one of Belize’s long-standing Easter traditions. Wherever Belizeans are in the world, there is no Easter without hot cross buns. Tonight, we show you how Tanisha Burns of Tanisha’s Creation prepares her hot cross buns, the ingredients that
The Ministry of Economic Development is currently in the process of implementing several projects that aim to increase the quality of living in the country. One of those projects includes improved security systems across the country. Through funding from CABEI, the ministry is seeking to
Big technological changes are coming to Belize. As previously reported, the University of Belize will soon be acquiring the country's first forensic lab. This significant acquisition is just one of the projects in progress to advance Belize’s resources. According to the C.E.O. of the Ministry
The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest climate fund developed as a part of the historic Paris Agreement. It aims to mobilize funding to support developing countries to achieve their ambitions towards ensuring low emissions and climate resilience. Belize has received a fifty-million-dollar grant
Pressure is mounting on the government over the appointment of Gustavo Requena as the Director of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs. Requena who is the brother of Cabinet Minister Oscar Requena, succeeded Greg Choc. Requena’s appointment did not come without concerns and criticism. The Toledo Alcaldes Association
