Belize was among the countries represented at the 20th American Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO), held in the Dominican Republic, from October 1 to 3. The event focused on advancing decent work, social justice, and inclusive development across the Americas. Belize’s delegation included
More than 3,000 people in the UK are suing Johnson & Johnson, claiming its baby powder caused cancer. They say the company sold talc-based powder that was contaminated with asbestos, leading to cases of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. The lawsuit, filed in London’s High Court, accuses
Two Trinidadian fishermen from Las Cuevas were killed during a U.S. air strike off the coast of Venezuela earlier this week, according to Guardian Media Newsroom. The incident has sparked anger and grief among their families, who deny the men had any involvement in drug trafficking. Guardian
US President Donald Trump has admitted he authorised the CIA to operate inside Venezuela. The revelation has triggered condemnation from President Nicolás Maduro, who accused Washington of pursuing “CIA-orchestrated coups d'état.” Trump said he authorised the move for two reasons. He cited claims that Venezuela had
Students gathered at the University of Belize Gymnasium this week as the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) kicked off its celebration of Caribbean Statistics Day and Statistics Week 2025. The exhibition, held on Wednesday, October 15, featured interactive booths from government ministries, statutory bodies, and partner
The government says it has reached a landmark agreement with Fortis Inc. of Canada to acquire all of the company’s electricity sector assets in Belize, including its three major hydropower plants and its one-third ownership stake in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL). Prime Minister John Briceño is
Tonight, we turn to Independence Village, where one resident says she’s had enough of what she calls injustice at the hands of the Lands Department. Sherene Garbutt first set her sights on twenty-two acres of prime land in the Malacate Beach area back in 2022.
Is there illegal land clearing happening inside the Vaca Forest Reserve? Farmers from the Cayo District reached out to News Five, raising the alarm about what they believe is unauthorized activity in the area. They claim heavy machinery has been brought in and they’re worried.
It’s no surprise farmers are speaking up about what’s happening in the Vaca Forest Reserve. After all, they’ve been working hand in hand with Friends for Conservation and Development to promote sustainable farming. These certified farmers are known as the ‘Friends of Vaca,’ and they’ve
In Corozal, when the roads don’t get fixed, the people do. Frustrated after years of neglect, residents in Little Belize, Viva Esperanza, and Chunox have decided to take matters into their own hands. They’re pooling money, machinery, and manpower to repair roads that have been
