In tonight’s Five Point Breakdown, reporter Paul Lopez dives into a tough but important topic, domestic violence. It’s a complex issue, and for many victims, the road to freedom is filled with obstacles. From being blamed to facing financial struggles and slow responses from law
The Central Bank of Belize is on a mission to ensure that one hundred percent of primary school students are receiving some form of financial education in the classroom. To this end, they collaborated with the Ministry of Education to create the Financial Institutions and
Belize’s nationwide greening initiative is underway and the Government and Belizeans across the country are invited to participate. It’s also called the ‘One Million Trees initiative, and through this, the government plans to restore vegetation across Belize with a large-scale reforestation plan. By engaging in
A powerful earthquake rocked southern Costa Rica Tuesday night, shaking communities and sending tremors through the capital. The 6.0 magnitude quake struck just before ten p.m., about sixty-two kilometers south of San José, at a depth of thirty-one kilometers. Residents described the shaking as strong
Central America is having a moment. With over twenty-six million visitors last year, the region is booming, thanks to its rich culture, wild adventures, and budget-friendly appeal. And with more flights connecting the dots, it’s easier than ever to explore. The travel spotlight is shining
As the community of San Felipe continues to grieve the loss of 35-year-old Angelita Magaña and her two children, her cousin Britney Soliz remembers her as a loving mother who gave her family everything she could. “She was always a good mom to her children;
Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard says Belize continues to face shortages of nurses and pharmacists, even as the government increases support for training and retention. He explained, “Nursing is a necessity. As you are very well aware, we have been losing some of our nurses
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has expanded its scholarship program for medical students, increasing opportunities for those pursuing nursing, midwifery, and pharmacy studies. Minister Kevin Bernard said, “This is a program that has been ongoing over the past few years, and it has grown. Last
Una tragedia sacudió la Aldea San Felipe, Orange Walk, temprano el lunes, cuando Angelita Magaña, de 35 años, y su hijo de seis años, Tishan Godoy, murieron en un presunto incendio provocado. La policía señaló que Francisco Godoy, expareja de Angelita, presuntamente inició el fuego
Gobierno revela costo compra eléctrica La administración del Primer Ministro John Briceño ha revelado los costos del acuerdo para adquirir los activos hidroeléctricos de Fortis Belize y su participación del 33% en Belize Electricity Limited (BEL). Una valoración independiente realizada por Nera Consulting estimó los activos
