It’s not every day you hear a minister say they had to “blow up everything and start over.” But that’s exactly how Minister of Sports Anthony Mahler describes the state of the ministry when he took office. According to Mahler, what he inherited wasn’t a
It’s a topic that’s been whispered about for years, phantom workers draining the budget at the National Sports Council. Well, Minister of Sports Anthony Mahler is not sugarcoating the situation. He says when it comes to those who were hired but never showed up to
The master plan is still in the works, but Minister of Sport, Anthony Mahler and his junior minister have a vision to turn the Marion Jones Sporting Complex into a sporting hub. Today Minister Mahler cast a vision of a revamped complex that includes a
In the quiet village of Riversdale, hidden away at the northern tip of the Placencia Peninsula, the sea isn’t just scenery, it’s a way of life. For the Martinez family and their close-knit crew, the Caribbean Sea is where they work, but it’s also where
Belize’s river systems are at risk. For decades, they have been facing threats from pollution, increased flooding due to climate change, and deforestation. These issues can negatively impact water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and the communities that rely on the rivers for livelihoods and resources. But
Planning a cross-country trip in Belize by bus has often meant relying on word of mouth, outdated paper schedules, or long waits at the terminal. But one Belizean has decided to change that. Constantine James Enriquez has created what may be the country's very first
It was a game-changing moment on the court, and off it. In late May, a unique partnership between Minister of State Devin Daly and his former university, Lake Superior State, brought a basketball scouting event to Belize City. And tonight, one young athlete is living
Earlier this week, the Belize Tourism Board announced that Spirit Airlines is coming to Belize and will be making three weekly flights to Fort Lauderdale, Florida starting November twenty-first. Spirit is considered an ultralow cost carrier, so it is no surprise that they are promoting
We turn now to Caracas, Venezuela, where News Five’s Digital Editor Hipolito Novelo participated in a gathering of media professionals from across the Global South. The forum, Voices of the New World, was a direct response to growing concerns about censorship, misinformation, and the marginalization
Today, Prime Minister John Briceño announced the appointment of eleven new Belizean ambassadors, ambassador designates and other Diplomatic Staff. Among the newly appointed are Alfonso Gahona, Ayesha Borland, Dr. Kenrick Williams. Lou-Anne Burns Martinez, Nestor Medez, Perlita Aldana, Henry Canton, Janine, Coye Felson, Joshua Pott,
