Belizean farmers could soon see healthier cattle and better-quality meat as a new livestock training programme gets underway this week in Cayo. The Ministry of Agriculture has teamed up with Mexico’s international development agency, AMEXCID, to host a five-day training focused on improving livestock production through
Deep in the Chiquibul jungle of Belize, a single fallen mahogany tree became one of the most remarkable stories in the history of music. Decades after its discovery, guitars built from its timber have humbled some of the greatest musicians alive and become the most
A family in San Marcos Village, Toledo, says police have failed to arrest anyone nearly two weeks after a machete attack inside their home. Mario Makin told News Five that on May 14th, a group of men entered his parents’ house and attacked his brother, wounding
Topic: Understanding the Importance of Child Protection Viewers of Open Your Eyes were engaged in an important and timely discussion centered on child neglect and child protection during a special segment featuring representatives from the National Committee for Families and Children. Hosted by Isani Cayetano and Sabreena Daly,
The family of Leton Meyers, a 72-year-old Staten Island resident originally from Burrell Boom, Belize, is calling for accountability after he was fatally struck by an MTA bus on May 15. The incident has left his loved ones devastated and searching for answers. According to the NYPD's
Angry men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients in eastern Congo on Sunday, forcing staff to evacuate as gunfire rang out. The incident marks the third attack on Ebola treatment facilities in just a week. The attackers stormed Mongbwalu General Hospital, demanding the bodies of two
President of the Senate, Carolyn Trench-Sandiford, recently participated in the 22nd ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and the 10th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network held in Ottawa, Canada last week. The regional meeting brought together parliamentarians, government officials, academics, development partners, and private sector representatives from across
Three Honduran fishermen were arrested last week following a joint patrol operation carried out by the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) and the Belize Coast Guard within the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve. [caption id="attachment_94694" align="aligncenter" width="1088"] Sponsored by RF&G Insurance[/caption] The operation took place in
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now just 16 days away, with the tournament set to open on June 13 and the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. But as the clock winds down, the buildup has been dominated by
A six-week INTERPOL-led operation across 20 countries, including Belize, resulted in 8,701 arrests and the seizure of more than 3,300 illegal firearms and 56 tonnes of drugs. The massive international crackdown exposed just how connected the region’s criminal networks have become. With the backing of the
