The first human case of the flesh-eating New World Screwworm has been confirmed in the United States. In Belize, more than three hundred cases have already been reported in animals. Just last week, two human infections were confirmed. The first in a twenty-one-year-old man from
The sargassum problem isn’t going away and Belize is feeling the pressure. Minister of Sustainable Development Orlando Habet says the country must secure financial support to tackle the growing crisis head-on. Speaking at Climate Week, Minister Habet pointed out that while some countries in the
Fifteen security experts from across CARICOM recently gathered in Trinidad and Tobago for a hands-on fellowship on small arms and light weapons, hosted by the United Nations. The group toured key facilities, including the Trinidad and Tobago Forensic Science Center, where they got a close-up
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and this week, Belize is putting it front and center. The Government of Belize has launched its fourth annual Climate Week right here in Belize City. It’s a week packed with panel discussions,
Still on the topic of conservation, there’s growing concern in the south. The Maya Leaders Alliance is calling on the government to make sure Indigenous voices are included in decisions about protecting forest lands in the Toledo District. Their message comes on the heels of
News Five continues to follow the Forest Department’s investigation into the illegal logging in Boston Village that was uncovered a couple weeks back. To date, the Department has not provided an update on its investigation and the charges that will be levied against the perpetrators.
So, when will there be an update on who will be charged for illegal logging in Boston Village and what charges will be levied if any at all? Minister Habet says the department is consulting with its legal team. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development “The
Good evening, I am Paul Lopez with this week’s installment of Sports Monday. On Friday night the EZ Investment Dream Ballers secured their spot in the Belize Premier Basketball League’s Toucan Cup Finals after a thrilling win or go home match against the Punta Gorda
United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Shyne Barrow has issued a strong statement condemning what he describes as the possible “extra-judicial kidnapping” of the notorious Joseph Ryan Budna and his transfer into Guatemalan custody. Barrow said the UDP is “gravely concerned” over reports that either foreign or
Opposition Leader Tracy Panton says that the United Democratic Party (UDP) Parliamentarian Caucus "is gravely alarmed by disturbing reports circulating that Guatemalan authorities may have crossed into Belizean territory to forcibly remove a Belizean citizen, Mr. Joseph Budna." Panton warned that if true, the incident would
