Earlier this year, the Ready Call Center in Dangriga closed after just ten months of operation, following its acquisition by Fusion Outsourcing and Services. The closure left hundreds of Belizeans in the Stann Creek District, historically the country’s highest-unemployment area, scrambling for work. Dangriga Area
Last week, four Garifuna women were let go from Western Dairies in Dangriga, sparking public concern and calls for answers. Since then, local leaders have been meeting with both the women and the company’s management to get to the bottom of what happened. We spoke
The Ministry of Agriculture is ramping up its fight against the New World Screw Worm, a major threat to Belize’s livestock industry. Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Victoriano Pasqual says Mexico has still given Belize the green light to export cattle, proof, he notes, of the
In recent months, the Statistical Institute of Belize has reported rising meat prices, with ground beef, steak, and pork chops increasing by three to ten percent. What’s driving the spike? We put the question to Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Victoriano Pascual. Here’s his response. [caption id="attachment_64148"
The sugar crop traditionally begins at the end of the year. And with that time quickly approaching, Fusarium continues to pose major challenges to the industry. On Wednesday, Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Victoriano Pascual told reporters that the spread has slowed. He added that plans
The Belize Port Authority (BPA) is setting the record straight tonight. Allegations recently surfaced in a media interview, suggesting that government agencies cut corners during the departure and return of vessels that took part in the Legacy of Champions fishing tournament in Roatán, Honduras. But
Over the weekend, Belize celebrated its 44th Independence anniversary. Once a small colony, the nation now proudly champions its right to self-determination. At Battlefield Park, leaders reflected on the heroes who shaped Belize’s journey. In tonight’s Belize on Reel, Britney Gordon takes us deeper into
Today, the Leadership Intervention Unit celebrated over sixty graduates from a three-month program at the Tubal Trade and Vocational School. The students trained in trades including AC and refrigeration, electrical, cosmetology, and catering and hospitality. It was a celebratory occasion and News Five was there
Belize is making a major push to safeguard its marine resources. This week, stakeholders in the Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan unveiled early results from a Marxan analysis, which uses mapping technology to identify potential new Biodiversity Protection Zones. The goal is to protect thirty percent
Today Belize joined the world in celebrating World Maritime Day. In Belize City, the Belize Port Authority and partners hosted an expo showcasing the industry’s role in the economy and daily life. Around 200 students from seven Belize City high schools attended, learning how to
