On Wednesday night, we reported that Belize Sugar Industries (B.S.I.) is temporarily halting sugar production for the 2024-2025 season. B.S.I. explained that heavy rains have led to poor quality and low quantities of sugar cane, and bad road conditions have made the situation worse. Today,
Production at the Belize Sugar Industries has been paused due to persistent rainfall, which has led to muddy yields from farmers. But that's not the only problem. The mill has also been dealing with a fusarium infection affecting northern cane crops and poor road conditions.
Chemical fertilizers are being swapped out for compost, a greener alternative. Composting involves breaking down organic material into nutrient-rich soil that boosts plant growth. Studies show that food scraps in landfills release a lot of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. But those same scraps can
Artworks from twenty-five artisans across the country are now on display at the Museum of Belizean Art. The exhibit, called 'Hand Made in Belize,' was launched today by the Institute of Creative Arts in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture. News Five’s Paul Lopez was
The Ministry of Education is nearly done with its investigation into the death of Stella Maris student Gabriel Orellano. Today, Minister of Education Francis Fonseca confirmed that the investigation is wrapping up, and the findings will be shared with the public after the family is
CARICOM leaders kicked off the 48th Regular Summit in Barbados today. The meeting officially started Wednesday evening with a regional leader back in office, ready to make waves. One of the key topics was the escalating crisis in Haiti. CARICOM Chair and Barbados Prime Minister
Belize is skipping the in-person CARICOM meeting in Barbados. With the General Election just weeks away, the ruling party decided to join virtually to stay in the country and keep campaigning. Minister Fonseca explains their choice. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs “We are participating virtually as
Will the U.S. ask Belize to take in deportees, both Belizean and foreign, like they have with other Central American countries? Costa Rica and Panama have already accepted hundreds. Could Belize be next? We spoke with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francis Fonseca, to find
And finally, Minister Fonseca, as you know, wears many hats. He juggles at least five portfolios, including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Education, Culture, Science, and Technology. He admits it's too much for one person. Today, he was asked if this will change if the P.U.P.
San Pedro's John Greif II Municipal Airport has just completed a major runway upgrade, marking a significant milestone for Belize's aviation sector. Funded by the Belize Airports Authority, the project includes new thermoplastic markings, modern LED runway lights, and enhanced taxiway lights. These improvements aim
