The government says Belize’s real wealth isn’t found in its cities, it’s out in the villages, the farms, and the rural communities that keep the country moving. And today, officials unveiled a new National Rural Development Strategy that aims to reverse decades of neglect. It’s
The return of the National Elite Basketball League may be much more than what happens on the court this season. The Ministry of Sports says the NEBL’s new one‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar prize pool isn’t just a big headline, it’s also part of a pilot project under a
This morning, a group of talented women from San Joaquin Village, Corozal stepped into a new chapter of creativity and economic independence. The National Institute of Culture and History, together with the Institute of Creative Arts, held a special certificate ceremony and opened an exhibit
Tonight, one lucky Orange Walk resident is feeling blessed after he won five thousand dollars on a Scratch and Win ticket. He says he only recently started playing the game and bought this ticket on a whim at Sky City Supermarket while he was passing
The Belize Business Process Outsourcing Association (BBPOA) has issued a statement responding to exclusive reporting by News 5 on onoing credit card fraud within the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector. News Five continues to investigate the sophisticated credit card scam costing local businesses thousands of dollars,
Requests for salary increases from town and city councils, including Belize City, are under review but will not take priority over public services, says Minister Oscar Requena. Requena, the Minister of Rural Transformation and Local Government, confirmed that discussions are taking place but said no formal
The National Rural Development Strategy (NRDS) 2026–2030 was launched today. This strategy aims at transforming rural communities and reducing poverty through better access to jobs and economic opportunities. Prime Minister John Briceño said, “For too long we have not been giving the proper attention to our
The Government of Belize’s public share offering in Hydro Belize Limited was oversubscribed, with applications exceeding the number of shares made available. A preliminary report shows that approximately 4.5 million shares were applied for, surpassing the four million shares on sale. At a price of BZ$29
With sargassum activity on the rise across the Caribbean, the Government of Belize has begun early preparations for the 2026 season through the National Sargassum Task Force (STF). Co-chaired by the Ministry of Tourism, Youth, Sports and Diaspora Relations and the Ministry of Blue Economy and
Minister of Rural Transformation Oscar Requena has rejected allegations of corruption within his ministry. He says the claims are false and without evidence. The allegations emerged after a message was shared on WhatsApp by Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie, claiming the “director” received cheques and commissions from
