You've probably walked past a pile of garbage and cringed at the sight and smell. It's not just an eyesore; it attracts pests and rodents that can spread diseases. A lot of the trash in Belize is made up of recyclable materials, like plastics. Plastic
For years, Belizeans have casually remarked that the country's fisherfolk were overfishing lobster. These opinions often stem from witnessing the mass sales of undersized lobsters. Now, the Belize Federation of Fishers (B.F.F.), a non-profit organization, has released data from the Belize Fisheries Project in 2024,
Tropic Air has just expanded its caravan fleet with a brand-new aircraft. This week, the airline unveiled its fifteenth caravan, promising a consistent passenger experience no matter when or where you fly with them. Tropic’s owner and C.E.O., Max Greif, shared with News Five that
Tonight, Ray Cattouse, who lives at Mile Fourteen on the Philip Goldson Highway, is once again speaking out to the media. He's worried about the environment and frustrated with his neighbor's actions. Despite years of complaints to the Department of the Environment, his neighbor has
This week, a resident of Crooked Tree got the birthday surprise of a lifetime, winning twenty-five thousand dollars on a Scratch and Win ticket. Earlier today, he dropped by our office to share the excitement he felt when he realized he had won such a
Belize is set to experience moist and unstable weather as a cold front approaches. Expect sunny skies with cloudy intervals today. By tonight, conditions will become increasingly cloudy, with a few showers and thunderstorms developing initially offshore and along southern coastal areas. As the evening progresses,
Police continue to investigate a fire incident in the DFC neighbourhood of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, that destroyed three structures, including a two-story house, a four-bedroom home, and a small shop with a bedroom. The damage is estimated at $200,000. The property owner, Sandra Catzim,
Residents in Region 7 are urged to monitor waterways and remain cautious. On the Rio Hondo, flood levels at Blue Creek North are expected to decrease, while at Santa Cruz, minimal increases in levels are anticipated. Flood stage levels will also decrease from San Antonio,
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca, is representing Belize at the second India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana. The India-CARICOM Summit brings together leaders from India and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to explore ways of enhancing bilateral ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented seven key
Bluesky, a social media platform, recently reached one million users, seeing rapid growth as many users left X (formerly Twitter) following the U.S. presidential election. According to Similarweb, over 115,000 U.S. users deactivated their X accounts on November 6, though X still had its highest
