Today, the popular morning talk show Open Your Eyes is celebrating an incredible 16 years of bringing education, entertainment, and inspiration to viewers across Belize since its first debut in 2008. Channel 5 CEO Marleni Cuellar, who was the original host, recalled the vision behind the
As of 12:00 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024, Tropical Storm Sara has weakened into a tropical depression. The storm, now located about 55 miles west of Belize City, is moving west-northwest at 8 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. The tropical storm
In a briefing this morning, Chief Hydrologist Tenielle Hendy confirmed that all three major dams in Belize—Chalillo, Mollejon, and Vaca—are spilling over due to heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Sara. Residents in low-lying areas have been urged to evacuate as a precaution. Fortis Belize Limited (FBL)
The Belize Free Zone in Corozal is closed today due to bad weather. The official announcement on their Facebook page said, "Important Notice: Due to the current weather situation, the Belize Free Zone will be closed today. Thank you for your attention." This closure is due
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology has announced the suspension of all classes across the country on Monday, November 18, 2024, due to the impact of Tropical Storm Sara. The suspension is in place to ensure the safety of students and staff. With a
Tropical Storm Sara continues moving closer to Belize, with the latest update at 3:00 PM showing the storm just 110 miles southeast of Belize City. NEMO reinforces its tropical storm warning for the entire Belize coastline, including the cayes. Businesses in the Stann Creek District
The Belize Department of Civil Aviation has provided a second update on the status of flight operations as Tropical Storm Sara passes through the region. The Philip Goldson International Airport will remain open for limited operations today, Saturday, November 16, with light arrivals allowed until
Belize remains on high alert as Tropical Storm Sara continues to move toward the country. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) said in its latest advisory that the nation remains in Phase 3—Red Two of the National Hurricane Plan, signalling that landfall is expected within
The National Meteorological Service (NMS) has issued weather alerts due to Tropical Storm Sarah, which is expected to make landfall on Sunday. In a briefing this morning, Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon explained that the storm is located about 140 miles southeast of Belize City, moving
The Belize Government Lotteries Ltd. has announced the postponement of the Ordinary and Jackpot Lottery drawing scheduled for Sunday, November 17. This announcement comes as Tropical Storm Sara is anticipated to make landfall on Sunday as well. The drawing will be rescheduled once the "All
