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
On Wednesday, the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reported a significant drop in domestic exports to the United States. In the second quarter of 2025, exports to the U.S. fell by nearly twenty-nine million dollars, a decline of more than thirty-five percent. Exports to the
The Belize Premier Basketball League is hosting its final series showdown for the 2025 season. The Cayo Western Ballers and the San Pedro Tiger Sharks are set to face off in the BPBL Finals. The three-game series kicks off Friday night at the Belize City
Following our preview of the BPBL Finals, we caught up with League CEO Gilbert Gordon at the league’s first awards event this afternoon. The ceremony recognized standout performers, including the regular season MVP and the most outstanding athletes in various categories. Gordon shared more details
For decades, Stann Creek has been known as one of the “forgotten districts,” plagued by low investment and high unemployment. As the government continues to promise new opportunities, residents are demanding that these promises be fulfilled. So, what new investments have been made in recent
Belize’s stone crab season is fast-approaching! The Fisheries Department has announced that Belize’s stone crab season will officially open on October 1, 2025, and run until June 30, 2026. Fishers and the public are being reminded to follow all the rules to protect the species and
Belize’s exports to the United States fell sharply in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Statistical Institute of Belize. Total exports dropped by 28.7 million dollars, which reflects a more than 35% decline from the previous period. Exports to the U.K. and CARICOM also
Dangriga Mayor Robert Mariano confirmed ongoing talks to resolve the dismissal of four Garifuna women from Western Dairies. Mariano confirmed he's been in direct contact with the women and the company’s management. “I had communication with them the day when the incident occurred. And we also
