Mahogany is one of Belize’s most treasured resources, having played a crucial role in the country’s economic history. But for local sculptor Carl Gordon, mahogany is more than just wood—it’s a canvas for his art. In this week’s episode of Belize on Reel, we chatted
You’ve probably seen him with his saxophone, either at DIGI Park or at a live event. Allan “Di Real” McCoy is celebrating nine years of playing the saxophone. His vibrant and outgoing personality makes him stand out, perfectly complementing his passion for music. His journey
Over the weekend, the Saint Catherine Academy Seahawks volleyball team celebrated a historic victory at the annual Belize City championship game. This win marks their thirtieth straight victory, a remarkable milestone for the school. Today, the team held a press conference to reflect on their
The Ministry of Energy held its annual Energy Fair today at the University of Belize Campus in Belmopan. This year’s fair, themed “Investing in Sustainable Energy: Accelerating the Transition,” highlighted the country’s strides in sustainable energy. During the opening ceremony, Chief Executive Officer Jose Urbina
On Wednesday, the Western Regional Hospital in Belmopan celebrated the grand opening of its new Mammogram Room. The event saw the presence of Doctor Julio Sabido, the C.E.O. of the Ministry of Health & Wellness, and Elder Rayan Olsen from the Church of Jesus Christ
In celebration of #CARICOM Energy Month, CARICOM invites you to participate in Rough Dry/No Iron Day on Friday, November 8th. As part of this energy-saving initiative, you are being challenged to go about your daily activities—whether at work or at home—in unironed clothing. CARICOM says that
On November 1, Commander of the Belize Defence Force (BDF) Brigadier General Azariel Loria confirmed that soldiers were being bribed by illegal Guatemalan loggers. Since early September 2024, News Five has been investigating this matter. On October 3, 2024, "Guatemalans Accused of Bribing and Surrounding BDF
Applicants Moses Barrow, Michael Peyrefitte, Shary Medina, Alberto August, and Hugo Patt have initiated an urgent action seeking to reclaim the UDP Headquarters, located at Lake Independence Block 45 Parcel 00969, from respondents Tracy Taegar Panton and Phillipa Griffith Bailey. In the claim, Barrow et
Alfonso Noble, editor of The Guardian newspaper, told News Five today that when he first saw the rival publication, he assumed it was a school project. "I thought it was a school project. You know, children are given these assignments to do various things, sometimes
The remains of 11 individuals, including two children, were discovered inside a vehicle in the violence-stricken city of Chilpancingo in southern Mexico. The chilling find comes just weeks after the city’s mayor was beheaded shortly after assuming office. Officials say the victims' identities have yet to
