So, while those confrontation tests are yielding positive results, Minister of Agriculture Jose Mai says the industry will likely have to wait an entire year to see vast improvements. That spells trouble for the next sugar crop, as biological threats to the industry multiply. Jose Mai,
On Tuesday, we took you to Laughing Bird Caye National Park, just off the coast of Placencia, where we got a close-up look at the incredible work being done by the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future and its partners to protect our precious marine
Today, the National Biodiversity Office, under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, launched its very first National Biodiversity Dialogue. The theme? “Biodiversity Beyond Boundaries: Connecting Ecosystems and Empowering Communities through National Collaboration.” It’s more than just a mouthful, it’s a mission. This event brings together key
A video showing two police officers manhandling a young man in Caye Caulker has ignited public concerns about excessive use of force by police. 21-year-old Andrew Novelo is seen in one of the videos raising his hands and walking toward officers before being forcefully restrained. One
News 5 has obtained a leaked internal communication detailing a strategic plan by the United Democratic Party (UDP) to restore party unity, including the controversial reinstatement of expelled members such as Tracy Taegar-Panton. According to the confidential information, UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte, is expected to hold
UDP Chairman Michael Peyrefitte has responded to the leak of a private message he sent to Tracy Panton, saying he’s not surprised and isn’t backing down from the push for party unity. The leaked message, obtained by News 5, revealed Peyrefitte’s frustration over what he described
Minister of Agriculture Jose Mai says the sugar industry may not see major improvements this year despite promising tests underway to combat the deadly fusarium fungus. Mai confirmed that Belize’s current biological treatment trials could take up to a year to show significant results, which has
Jahmea Bent is preparing for her biggest stage yet, representing Belize at the Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant in Nevis in August of this year. Bent is described by the organisation as a multi-talented Belizean-American beauty queen whose roots run deep in the Jewel. The 25-year-old,
Just days after reclaiming the post of UDP Chairman, Michael Peyrefitte has moved quickly to broker peace within the fractured United Democratic Party. He convened a closed-door meeting with key party figures this morning, including Shyne Barrow, Hugo Patt, Alberto August, Omar Figueroa, Tony Herrera,
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has faced two more courtroom defeats over terminated contracts issued under the former government, with over a million dollars now awarded to former executives. Last week, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Norman Young, BTB’s former IT head, awarding him
