On Monday night, the Belize Tourism Industry Association Toledo Chapter announced the cancellation of the 2025 Chocolate Festival. According to a BTIA release, Mayor Carlos Galvez and the Punta Gorda Town Council have undermined the event, despite efforts to engage in dialogue. News Five has
Belize Bank, in partnership with Mastercard, hosted the second annual Girls4Tech program in Belize, showcasing their dedication to empowering young girls through STEM education. Three hundred primary school girls are gathered here in Belize City to gain essential STEM skills and explore future careers in
Reporters are getting two days of intensive training in investigative journalism, thanks to funding from Global Financial Integrity (GFI) and support from the Belize Network of NGOs. The workshop is zeroing in on illicit financial activities. Leon Dawson, Regional Manager for GFI, shared why they
The National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) has announced the appointment of Rev. Louis Maximo Wade Jr. as the new Church Senator, following a collaborative decision with the Belize Council of Churches and the Belize Association of Evangelical Churches. In a statement issued today, NEAB President
Despite the 2020 ban on gillnets in Belize, illegal fishing continues to be a significant issue. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, Coast Guard Commandant, told News 5 that the Southern Waters, particularly around Sarstoon, Barranco, and Hunting Caye, remain a hotspot for illegal gillnet use. "That is
Prime Minister John Briceño's new Cabinet formation has received some criticism from members of the public. Some ministers were re-instated to oversee the same ministry; others were swapped, and in some cases, some were stripped of their previous role and placed in a role with less
The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU) has extended its congratulations to Tracy Panton on her historic appointment as Belize’s first female Leader of the Opposition. Panton, who has represented the Albert constituency since 2015, was elected as interim leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) in October
At least 12 people, including renowned Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez, lost their lives Monday evening when a small passenger plane crashed into the Caribbean Sea shortly after takeoff from Roatán, a popular tourist destination. The Lanhsa Airlines Jetstream 41 aircraft had just departed at nightfall, bound
The Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceño, warned his newly inaugurated members of Cabinet about engaging in unacceptable actions following the party's re-election. In an appearance on Open Your Eyes, Briceño discussed the challenges of maintaining humility and focus, especially with the re-election of several candidates
Prime Minister Stuart Young has announced that Trinidad and Tobago will hold its next general elections on April 28, 2025. The announcement follows his official request to President Christine Kangaloo to dissolve Parliament, effective midnight on Tuesday, in accordance with Section 68 of the Constitution. With
