In Belmopan, young people are coming together to take part in climate-resilient projects, thanks to funding from the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action fund. These initiatives are designed to put youth at the forefront of climate action. Today, the University of Belize hosted the Youth Climate
The Salvation Army Belize is kicking off the holiday season early with the launch of its Red Christmas Kettle initiative. This annual fundraiser has been a beloved tradition in Belize for decades. The official opening ceremony took place today in Battlefield Park. Now, you can
While on our journey to find unique stories from handicraft artisans, we stumbled upon a hidden gem: silverware art. This incredible craft turns everyday eating utensils into stunning pieces of jewelry and decor, with some creations beautifully capturing the essence of Belizean culture. In the
Reports emerging from San Pedro Town are that 46-year-old Matthew Moses was shot and killed. The incident took place earlier this afternoon near the popular Secret Beach. Witnesses say that the shooting was a result of an altercation between Moses and a property owner. In April
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, is just days away, set to take place in Azerbaijan. Following COP28, this event is another crucial opportunity for countries to be held accountable for their environmental commitments. Belize’s Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Orlando Habet, spoke
Belize is joining forces with the UK’s Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) to enhance the monitoring and protection of its Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). According to the OCPP, the partnership is focused on "establishing clearer standards and thresholds for tracking the health of marine habitats
Tracy Panton today issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the UDP headquarters. The Court heard an injunction request from Opposition Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow and others for possession of the building. According to Panton, although Barrow had requested an ex parte hearing,
Earlier today, we reported that police are investigating the death of 28-year-old Selvin Humes, who was found with stab wounds on November 7 in Independence Village, Stann Creek. Humes's cousin, Jeremy Garbutt, spoke to News 5 about the tragic news. "All of us, the family,
Immanuel Williams, the attorney for Moses "Shyne" Barrow, briefed reporters this morning regarding the court proceedings. Williams explained that the hearing focused on an inter partes injunction filed by his clients to regain possession of the United Democratic Party (UDP) headquarters. He clarified that the
Tracy Panton, who says she remains as the interim leader of the United Democratic Party (U.D.P.), addressed the party's delegates following the court's decision to grant Moses Shyne Barrow a temporary injunction to occupy the U.D.P. headquarters. In her messages, Panton reassured delegates that this
