Tonight, there’s heartbreak in Silver Creek Village, where a family is mourning the loss of thirty-eight-year-old Polirencio Ack, a father of three and a dedicated TIDE ranger. Over the weekend, Ack was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident in Big Falls Village. Reports say he
A painful discovery in Valley of Peace has left a family, and an entire community, in mourning. On Thursday, police responded to reports of a possible drowning. When they arrived, they found the lifeless body of a young boy. He had gone missing near a
Chaos erupted at the Pound Yard bus stop early this morning when a Central Transit bus caught fire. The vehicle, which had just arrived from Lord’s Bank, reportedly suffered an electrical failure and burst into flames, right across from a gas station. Despite efforts from
The first human case of the flesh-eating New World Screwworm has been confirmed in the United States. In Belize, more than three hundred cases have already been reported in animals. Just last week, two human infections were confirmed. The first in a twenty-one-year-old man from
The sargassum problem isn’t going away and Belize is feeling the pressure. Minister of Sustainable Development Orlando Habet says the country must secure financial support to tackle the growing crisis head-on. Speaking at Climate Week, Minister Habet pointed out that while some countries in the
Fifteen security experts from across CARICOM recently gathered in Trinidad and Tobago for a hands-on fellowship on small arms and light weapons, hosted by the United Nations. The group toured key facilities, including the Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Center, where they got a close-up
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and this week, Belize is putting it front and center. The Government of Belize has launched its fourth annual Climate Week right here in Belize City. It’s a week packed with panel discussions,
Still on the topic of conservation, there’s growing concern in the south. The Maya Leaders Alliance is calling on the government to make sure Indigenous voices are included in decisions about protecting forest lands in the Toledo District. Their message comes on the heels of
News Five continues to follow the Forest Department’s investigation into the illegal logging in Boston Village that was uncovered a couple weeks back. To date, the Department has not provided an update on its investigation and the charges that will be levied against the perpetrators.
So, when will there be an update on who will be charged for illegal logging in Boston Village and what charges will be levied if any at all? Minister Habet says the department is consulting with its legal team. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development “The
