On Saturday, residents of Orange Walk District came together to celebrate finishing the Cell Phone Repair Training Course. Organized by the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit, this training aimed to help women explore new opportunities and boost their financial independence. Here’s News Five’s Britney Gordon
A tragic incident unfolded during a local league soccer match in central Peru on Sunday when a lightning strike killed one player and injured four others. The match, held at Coto Coto Stadium in Chilca, a town about 70 kilometres southeast of Lima, had been paused
The National Women's Commission (NWC) announced the launch of a Digital Poster Competition with the theme "#NoExcuse" to raise awareness about gender-based violence and promote gender equality. As part of addressing gender-based violence and incorporating elements from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Commission
Tropical Storm Rafael is forecast to intensify into a hurricane as it passes near or over the Cayman Islands within the next 12 hours, bringing dangerous conditions. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, the storm is expected to produce damaging hurricane-force
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to "revolutionise" industries, it’s leaving an unexpected environmental footprint: water usage. Research shows that AI-powered data centres, which run the vast AI models used by businesses worldwide, are using staggering amounts of water for cooling and energy production. According to International
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expressing grave concern over Israel's recent decision to formally notify the United Nations that it will no longer cooperate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This decision follows the
A disturbing incident occurred during a match between São Paulo rivals Corinthians and Palmeiras in the Brazilian championship, where a pig's head was thrown onto the field. The object was hurled onto the pitch as Palmeiras prepared to take a corner in the first half.
Regional collaboration took centre stage as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently hosted a specialised plant breeding training in Jamaica, aimed at enhancing the quality and production of hot pepper seeds. A key contributor was Omaira Avila, Seed Technologist/Biotechnologist from
Today is the day when voters in the United States will choose their next president. Kamala Harris, the Democratic Vice President, and Donald Trump, the Republican former president, continue running a neck-and-neck race. The election will be decided by the Electoral College, and a candidate
In a recent interview with News 5, Brigadier General Azariel Loria, Commander of the Belize Defence Force, responded to allegations that some B.D.F. soldiers may be accepting bribes due to inadequate pay. General Loria acknowledged that investigations are ongoing but defended the current salary structure,
