The loss of twenty-one-year-old Delisha Estrada has left a family shattered, but tonight they are facing an even harsher reality. An autopsy has confirmed that Estrada was the victim of homicide, turning what began as a desperate search for answers into a murder investigation. For
Wellness does not begin and end at the doctor’s office. It is shaped by the food on our plates, how much we move, how we handle stress and even the conditions in the places where we live and work. That broader approach is driving Wellness
For decades, Jehovah’s Witnesses faced strict religious limits on blood transfusions. Now, members may personally decide whether to accept or donate the four main blood components. The Governing Body announced the change earlier this month, although the ban on whole-blood transfusions remains. Tonight, News Five’s
For fifty years, Belizeans have counted on one simple equation: two Belize dollars equal one U.S. dollar. It shapes everything from grocery prices and credit card payments to international travel and overseas purchases. But behind that familiar rate lies decades of financial discipline, difficult policy
At just twenty-two, Belizean filmmaker Niya Villanueva is turning a familiar childhood mission into a distinctly Belizean adventure. Her short comedy, Nine Ninety-Nine, follows two siblings as they hustle to buy their dream gaming console, only to discover there is plenty of fun beyond the
Belize has launched Wellness Week 2026, with the Ministry of Health and Wellness promoting healthier lifestyles and environments as the country continues to face the burden of noncommunicable diseases. Wellness Week runs from September 22 to 25 under the theme “Promoting Health, Transforming Environments.” The Ministry
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) has welcomed 13 new orientees into the Ministry of Health and Wellness's Medical Internship Program, a one-year training pathway for recently graduated doctors working toward full licensure in Belize. The interns will train under experienced KHMH doctors across multiple disciplines,
Jehovah’s Witnesses have changed their position on the use of four blood components in medical treatment, making the decision to accept them a matter of each member’s personal conscience, according to the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Governing Body announced the change on September 18,
From Family Rescue Efforts to a Growing Cat Sanctuary Today’s episode of Open Your Eyes highlighted the work of Kathlinn Cabanas, owner and founder of Belikats, a growing cat rescue initiative dedicated to giving abandoned and stray cats and kittens a second chance at life. The name
The Republic of Korea has invested US$3.4 million in Belize to strengthen the country’s statistical system, improve data collection, and build Government's capacity to use data for national decision-making. The grant financing is being provided through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) under the Enabling Belize’s
