The endorsement of former Area Representative “Boots” Martinez and two other U.D.P. standard bearers, amid a division within the United Democratic Party, has been met with criticism by the Alliance for Democracy, a faction within the U.D.P. But what role, if any, will he play
Today, the Ministry of Education took a milestone step that has been almost two decades in the making. The ministry officially launched its National Accreditation Council. According to the legislation that accompanies the establishment of the council, its primary function is to improve and maintain
About a month ago, the Association of Protected Areas Management Organization (APAMO) called for a meeting with the prime minister to seek his intervention, following amendments to the National Protected Areas Systems Act and the PACT Act. APAMO felt that a proper consultative process was
This morning, the badly decomposed body of a male person was discovered along the shores of Lark Caye, just off the coast of the Placencia Peninsula. Information to News Five is that the owner of the island along with several individuals took a trip to
Today, the Belize Police Department carried out the destruction of over five hundred pounds of cannabis. The drugs were seized during a police operation earlier this month in Dangriga Town. The operation led to the discovery of several barrels containing the cannabis. With the approval
On Wednesday, we heard from the Director of Finance, Shawn Chavarria, on a record high second payment for sugarcane farmers. At the end of the 2023, 2024 season just over one million tons of sugarcane was delivered to the mill from which one hundred and
The Bliss Center for the Performing Arts will come alive next week Tuesday night for KTV the Remix Season Six finale. Three contestants battled it out on stage this past Tuesday. Fans have up until Sunday to vote for their favorite contestant. The winner will
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Transport addressed recent serious allegations against Caricom Youth Ambassador, Kenroy Cal, who is also the chairman of Red Bank Village. In a press release, the Ministry expressed concerns about these accusations and emphasised its “strict zero-tolerance policy towards any
In connection with the brutal murders of Joel Andrews and Martin Sho police have arrested and formally charged 22-year-old Ian Roy Herrera, a Belizean construction worker from Hattieville Village, Belize District, with two counts of murder. Back in October 2023, the victims were discovered on
Richard Rosado, Deputy Commissioner of Police, confirmed the destruction of 503.7 pounds of cannabis, worth approximately $452,000. This action is part of the legal process to handle drug evidence. Rosado explained today that a magistrate in Dangriga granted the order following an application made to the
