The National Sports Council is launching a brand-new national youth sporting competition called “Super Nationals 2026.” The multi-sport event is scheduled to take place from June twenty-ninth to July third and will bring together some of Belize’s top young athletes from across the country. The
A resident of Dangriga is fed up with the Southern Regional Hospital and a sewer system she says is making her life miserable. According to Margarita Hernandez, the issue has been brought to the attention of the hospital’s management; she’s complained to Mayor Robert Mariano,
At Hope Creek Methodist Primary School, career day wasn’t just dress-up; it was a glimpse into the future. Classrooms came alive with young dreamers stepping into roles as doctors, police officers, and more, each one imagining the path ahead. But beyond the costumes, the day
Brace for higher fuel prices and rising living costs; the financial toll of the United States’ war with Iran has now climbed to an estimated US$29 billion, and the bill is still climbing. The latest figure, disclosed by Pentagon official Jay Hurst, is US$4 billion higher
The same bottle of dishwashing liquid. Five stores. A $1.00 difference in price. For families already stretching every dollar, that gap adds up fast. News Five took a grocery list of ten basic household items to Dangriga Town and compared prices across five different grocery stores.
Fresh dredging activity in the Placencia Lagoon has triggered concern among residents and environmental groups. Concerns are mounting over one of southern Belize's most biodiverse waterways being put at risk. A video circulating online shows a dredging machine at work. One said online he's "been watching
The U.S. Embassy Belize has issued a security alert for American citizens in Belize following the declaration of a State of Emergency (SOE) across parts of Belize City and the Belize District amid a recent surge in violent crime. The SOE, declared on May 8, affects
The Catholic Church in Belize has drawn a hard line on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations across its Catholic schools, stating it will "not permit any health officials or medical personnel to conduct HPV vaccination programmes on the grounds of our Catholic schools." The Church made
El sofocante calor de mayo que azota a Belize ya no es solo un problema en las calles. Dentro de las aulas en todo el país, el aumento de las temperaturas y la humedad está comenzando a afectar la comodidad, la concentración y el ambiente
Understanding Lupus and Its Impact This morning on Open Your Eyes, the conversation turned toward an important health issue affecting many individuals and families across the world, lupus. In recognition of Lupus Awareness Month, the show welcomed lupus patient Kovenka Rodriguez and internist Dr. Hidalgo to discuss the realities
