The Central American river turtle, also known as the hicatee, is one of the world’s most heavily exploited species. Hicatees can only be found in southern Mexico, Northern Guatemala and Belize. One nonprofit organization nestled along the northern border of the Bladden Nature Reserve is
A family is pleading for assistance in locating their loved one who went missing after he left the Jacob’s Farm Rehabilitation Facility in Corozal district. Fifty-year-old James Young was last seen at the facility in Patchakan Village around midday on May sixth, where he had
Belize City Councilor Kaya Cattouse has officially declared her candidacy for the Albert constituency. Cattouse has been serving as a city councilor for the past three terms. She took to social media today to say quote, “over the past four years, I have witnessed the
The recent power outages that have affected the areas of the country that are hooked up to the national grid have impacted almost every field of work, at least work that depends on power supply for lighting, cooling or processing purposes. But outdoor work has
Belize City Councillor Kaya Cattouse announced a few minutes ago her candidature for the Albert Constituency. In a post, Cattouse said, "I've witnessed the challenges facing the Albert Constituency, and I'm more determined than ever to lead us back to our blue roots." She promises "a
Venezuela’s armed forces have relocated significant personnel and equipment near the contested, oil-rich Essequibo region controlled by Guyana. This is according to the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). This move could escalate tensions ahead of Venezuela's upcoming presidential elections. The CSIS report, published Tuesday, presents
Police in Punta Gorda Town are investigating an incident that took place at the BDF's Fairweather camp yesterday afternoon. News Five has learned that police officers are investigating a staff sergeant who reportedly fired his 9-mm firearm several times inside the compound. The staff sergeant fired the
Bowen & Bowen Limited issued a release earlier today, saying it is facing temporary disruptions in beverage production due to recent power challenges from CFE. B&B says that it is working with Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) and the broader community. The company says it is voluntarily reducing its power usage at
Twenty-six-year-old Frank Young was shot last night in Ladyville Village. Investigators say that Young was shot while walking on the Philip Goldson Highway. He was injured in the right arm and leg. According to Young, he heard gunshots and later realised he was shot. He was taken to the hospital, where he remains in
Prime Minister John Briceño is back from Cancun, following a whirlwind visit over the weekend where he met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and the head of the Federal Electricity Commission, C.F.E. PM Briceño was accompanied by senior officials from Belize Electricity Limited
