Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an eye infection that can affect anyone and spreads quickly if precautions are not taken. The condition is easy to recognise, as symptoms often include redness in one or both eyes, itching, watery discharge, swelling around the eyelids, and
In May, News 5 asked Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler about reported plans by convicted Australian crime boss Bassam Hamzy to develop a multibillion-dollar resort in Belize known as Boss City. He said, "“Absolutely not…“I know nothing about it so I can’t speak to it. Usually,
Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, is expected to generate life-threatening surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week. According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, the storm will not make landfall in the U.S. or nearby island nations, but
From trade to climate action, Belize, Mexico, and Guatemala are joining forces on key regional issues. Today, Prime Minister John Briceño sat down with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo for talks that will reshape cooperation in the region. What is among
The proposed expansion of Mexico’s Tren Maya is raising both opportunities and concerns in the region. For Belize, the project could boost trade with Mexico and Guatemala and strengthen its role as the bridge between Latin America and the Caribbean. Prime Minister John Briceño shared
The proposed expansion of Mexico’s Tren Maya into Belize and Guatemala could open doors to CARICOM and boost regional trade, but it’s not cheap. So, who’s footing the bill? Reports say the Republic of China is helping fund it, and that’s raising eyebrows in Washington.
When it comes to Tren Maya, Belize should be all in; at least, that’s the view of Transport Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh. He’s calling it a “no-brainer,” saying Belize needs to work closely with Mexico to make sure the vision of the railway extending into
Now, here’s something exciting, there’s talk of building a bridge that would link Ambergris Caye directly to Mexico. It’s a bold idea that could really change the way people move between the two countries. Of course, there are environmental concerns, especially given the sensitive nature
There’s been some buzz lately about possible pay cuts in the Belize Defense Force, but the Ministry of National Defense is clearing the air. They say, flat out, BDF salaries have not been cut. What actually happened was a salary adjustment to fix past administrative errors and
While the Ministry of National Defense insists that no salaries have been cut, one soldier tells News Five that morale is low, and it’s not just him. He says his fellow service members are feeling the same way, frustrated and demoralized by the recent salary
