The future of city life is no longer theoretical. It is being tested, built and, in some cases, already deployed. This week, News 5’s Benita Keme-Palacio joined thousands of visitors in Taipei, Taiwan, for the 2026 Smart City Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) and
The Ministry of Agriculture is cautioning farmers that rising fuel costs may not be the only challenge linked to the ongoing US/Israel war on Iran. Chief Executive Officer Cervulo Baeza said the war could also drive up the price of fertilizers, affecting the cost of
A new travel series featuring Greater Belize Media (GBM) host Sabreena Daly premieres tonight, and it’s going to offer viewers a closer look at destinations across Central America that many Belizeans rarely visit. The new GBM series is perfectly named "Across Borders”. It is a five-episode
Belize has officially handed over the presidency of the International Regional Committee on Agricultural Health (CIRSA), concluding a year of leadership focused on strengthening agricultural health and food security across Central America. Minister of Agriculture Rodwell Ferguson transferred the post to Guatemala’s Minister of Agriculture, María
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, has proposed the creation of an International Climate Injuries Compensation (ICIC) Fund to provide financial relief to countries devastated by extreme weather events. Justice Anderson presented the proposal in Brasília, Brazil, during the Inter-American Seminar
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) in Belize is celebrating 70 years of service to women and communities across the country. Since opening its doors, the YWCA has been a driving force in social development, helping generations of Belizeans build brighter futures. To mark the milestone,
US President Donald Trump says most NATO allies have told the United States they will not take part in the US/Israel war against Iran, describing their decision as a“foolish mistake". In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that despite requests for support, “most” NATO
Veteran sportscaster and educator Rubén Morales Iglesias passed away yesterday afternoon at the age of sixty-five. Morales died at 4:30 p.m. after being taken off life support, one week after suffering a stroke that left him in a coma. Morales’ daughter, Dr Lesly N. Brodhurst, confirmed
A team from Belize’s National Assembly has returned from London after a weeklong seminar aimed at strengthening parliaments across the Commonwealth. Minister of State for Foreign Trade Marconi Leal Jr, UDP Senator Sheena Pitts, and Parliamentary Officer Manuel Grant attended the 74th Westminster Seminar on Effective
This morning at 6:30 a.m., Open Your Eyes brought viewers an engaging and insightful discussion centered on enhancing tourism within Belize’s protected areas, with a special spotlight on the breathtaking Turneffe Atoll. Known as one of Belize’s most pristine and expansive marine ecosystems, Turneffe continues
