Tonight, we’re taking a look back at a building that once stood tall in downtown Belize City; iconic, controversial, and unforgettable. The Paslow Building wasn’t just bricks and mortar, it carried the weight of colonial history and a name tied to a dark legacy. Thomas
What started as a peaceful protest quickly spiraled into chaos in Indian Creek Village. On Saturday, residents gathered to challenge charges brought by the first alcalde against three community members, including the village council chairman and his secretary. But instead of resolving the issue calmly,
Earlier today, News Five caught up with Christina Coc, spokesperson for the Maya Leaders Alliance, to talk about a recent press release on conservation efforts. But while we had her with us, we couldn’t pass up the chance to ask about the growing tensions in
Last Friday, Prime Minister John Briceño made history, signing the Calakmul Declaration alongside leaders from Guatemala and Mexico. It’s a significant move toward protecting one of the largest remaining tropical forests in the region: the Great Maya Forest. The declaration officially establishes the Great Maya
Earlier this week, we shared a major milestone from the Julian Cho Society. The organization is pushing to secure support from the Green Climate Fund for what could become the world’s first-ever Indigenous-led climate project. The proposal goes beyond asking for money, it’s about creating
In Maya Center Village, the call for land expansion is growing louder. On Wednesday evening, residents came together in a peaceful protest, followed by a vibrant cultural dance reinforcing their message of unity. Community spokesperson Antonio Bolon told News Five that, so far, there’s been
In Belmopan this week, the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation teamed up with the NAP Global Network to host a hands-on workshop aimed at boosting Belize’s climate resilience. Over two days, experts and government agencies came together to sharpen their skills in planning
Si bien el proyecto tiene el potencial de estrechar los lazos de Belize con sus vecinos centroamericanos, también representa riesgos adicionales. La semana pasada se celebró una reunión trilateral entre México, Guatemala y Belize, en la que se abordó el tema. El Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores,
La Asociación de Autobuses de Belize (BBA) manifestó su inconformidad después de que los tres autobuses eléctricos donados por la Unión Europea y el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo fueran asignados exclusivamente a la empresa Westline Bus. Según la BBA, se había prometido
El activista Jerry Enriquez presentó una solicitud de Libertad de Información al Ministerio del Fiscal General para obtener detalles sobre los pagos realizados a abogados y bufetes desde enero, relacionados con los casos sobre los límites electorales de Belize. Señaló que los contribuyentes merecen claridad
