Today, the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) unveiled an exciting new project to support Belize's local artisans. Minister of Culture Francis Fonseca called it "an exciting project" with three key objectives: creating a database of artisans, helping them market their products, and providing
A few days ago, the government of Belize officially announced that the bidding process for the infrastructure remodelling of Stella Maris School and the Belize Academy for the Deaf opened. Today, News 5 asked Education Minister Francis Fonseca when the school is expected to start
The investigation into the tragic death of little Gabriel Orellano's case is "almost complete," Education Minister Francis Fonseca told reporters today. Fonseca stated that "the ministry either today or tomorrow is having a meeting with the Belize Police Department so that we can then finalise
On Wednesday night, the Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) reported that it is temporarily halting sugar production for the 2024-2025 crop season due to poor-quality sugarcane caused by heavy rains. To compound this, the poor road conditions have further exacerbated the situation. This morning, Minister of Agriculture
27-year-old Dane Khalil Gillett has been acquitted of the murder charge in the case of 15-year-old St. John's College student, Dwayne Darwin Gabourel. The High Court judge upheld a no-case submission, leading to Gillett's release. The tragic incident occurred on September 27, 2021, when Gabourel was
CARICOM leaders officially opened their 48th Regular Summit on Wednesday evening, setting the stage for crucial deliberations in the days ahead. Among the key voices was Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade, who returned to office in November after a decade-long hiatus and wasted no time in
The Alliance of Democracy under the United Democratic Party (UDP), led by Albert Area Representative Tracy Taegar-Panton, has officially launched its campaign for the upcoming March 12 general elections. This morning, Panton revealed that 13 candidates are under her leadership, with one new addition confirmed this
Chief Justice Louise Esther Blenman officially swore in three new Commissioners of the High Court of Belize: Errol Norman Flowers, George Lincoln Gomez, and Mr. Ion Cacho Sr. The ceremony marks the beginning of their important roles in serving the legal community and the people of
The long wait is finally over. A week after CEO Valentino Shal announced on his Facebook that the “major order we have placed is almost ready," the Department of Transport has officially announced that it is launching a nationwide distribution of license plates, stickers, and
Tensions flared at the Punta Gorda Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday when prisoner Mason Kelly attacked Magistrate Sashawna Jody-Ann Thompson. Kelly has a history of violent offences, including burglary and attempted murder. He lashed out during his court appearance. According to police, Kelly was arraigned at 3:30
