Hurricane Beryl was a powerful storm that would have likely destroyed the most vulnerable homes in San Pedro. Most of these structures are built in low-lying swamps by squatters. And today, Mayor Wally Nunez told News Five that Hurricane Beryl has brought into sharp focus
But there’s a plan to deal with those persons who live in San Pedro who don’t have a piece of land but need housing. Area Representative Andre Perez told News Five that there’s a housing project that he is overseeing that will materialize within the
Tonight, a twenty-six-year-old call center agent is on remand at the Belize Central Prison after pleading guilty to intentionally transmitting an image of woman’s private parts without her consent. He is Brian Perriott Junior, a resident of Belize City. Perriott is accused of sending images
Amidst preparations for Hurricane Beryl, you may have missed that on Tuesday, the three candidates vying for the seat in Toledo East were officially nominated. They are Wil Maheia, of the People’s National Party, Doctor Osmond Martinez, of the People’s United Party, and Dennis Williams,
The Belize Elite Basketball League’s 2024 finals between the Benny’s Belize Hurricanes and the Belize City Defenders remain in Limbo. Tonight, when a possible game five would have been played, there is no confirmed date for the series to resume. After the Hurricanes protested the
This month, we’re bringing you stories of individuals who have undergone life-saving medical procedures. While life-and-death situations are common, one organization has made it their mission to save the lives of minors each year. Gift of Life Belize, an initiative of the Rotary Club of
Today, the National Celebrations Commission (NCC), demonstrated its commitment to the upcoming 2024 Carnival Road March by presenting a donation of twenty thousand Belize dollars to the Belize Carnival Association. This financial support aims to bolster preparations for mas camps and the vibrant celebrations scheduled
The United States and Panama have signed an agreement to significantly curb the flow of migrants traveling through the Darien Gap which is a dangerous jungle between Colombia and Panama. The Darien Gap is the only land route to the US from South America. The
A report from the World Bank states that for the Caribbean region, remittance flows declined in 2023. It said, "In Latin America and the Caribbean, remittance growth in 2023 slowed to 7.7%, reaching $156 billion, bolstered by a robust U.S. labour market. Mexico remained the
Prime Minister John Briceño attended the 20th Special Emergency Meeting of CARICOM Heads to address Beryl’s impact. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade shared that PM Briceño announced that Belize would financially contribute to the recovery efforts in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
