In a recent statement, Anthony Mahler, the Minister of Tourism, commented on the location where the university hospital will be built. He acknowledged that the decision to move the hospital was based on technical recommendations from experts within the Ministry of Health. Mahler stated, "From what
Belize is increasingly positioning itself as a hub for medical tourism, with a focus on integrating health services into its broader tourism strategy. In a recent interview, Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler said, “Tourism touches a lot of other sectors, a lot of other industries,
Will the Belize International Music and Food Festival (BIMFF) return to San Pedro and Caye Caulker next year? Despite ongoing concerns about its financial viability, Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler acknowledged that while the festival is not expected to break even financially, it is meeting
Australia has introduced a "right to disconnect" law that provides relief to employees who feel obligated to respond to work-related calls or messages after their workday ends. The new legislation permits workers to ignore after-hours communications from their employers without the risk of facing penalties. A
News Five has confirmed that musical legend Lord Rhaburn was a victim of a hit and run. The incident happened at around 11:19 p.m. on Thursday night in front of his residence on Coney Drive in Belize City. We are told that Rhaburn sustained injuries
Police Constable Albina Teck, stationed at the Seine Bight sub-station, was seriously injured in a road traffic accident while on duty on August 23rd. According to reports, she is currently in critical condition at the hospital with severe head injuries. To support PC Teck’s medical expenses,
Mathew and Virgin Martinez of the Ugundani Garifuna Dance Group were awarded the Rosita Baltazar Prize for Dance. The Ugundani Garifuna Dance Group was founded in 1986 by Naomi Guzman, Rosel, Virgin, and Mathew Martinez. This recognition, announced on the National Institute of Culture and
During a protest in front of the Prime Minister's office in Belmopan, veteran teacher and member of the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) Otilio Munoz, told the press that it was not fair for him to lose 27 years of "my life to my country.
Prime Minister John Briceño led Belize’s delegation on an official visit to meet with H.E. President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala. The leaders discussed various aspects of the bilateral agenda. The ministerial delegation included ministers Francis Fonseca, Florencio Marin, Christopher Coye, Michel Chebat, Oscar Requena, and Osmond
Some market vendors located near the bus terminal in Belize City have reached out to News Five, complaining of an overflowing garbage bin. One vendor told News Five that "the people in the market at pound yard needs for something to be done about this..
