They came, they worked hard and soon they’ll be gone but New Horizons 2000 will not be forgotten by thousands who will benefit from their labours. Reserve officers of the Louisiana National Guard have been in Belize for the past 4 months digging wells and building schools in the Stann Creek District. At the project’s […]
The schools and wells were very much appreciated but sometimes there’s no substitute for cash. That’s what Prime Minister Said Musa received this afternoon from the government of the Republic of China on Taiwan. In a short ceremony in Belmopan Taiwanese Ambassador Charles Tsai presented the P.M. with a cheque for a quarter million U.S. […]
If you live anywhere in Belize other than the coast, chances are that even as you watch this newscast you can’t help but notice the smell of smoke. From Hondo to Sarstoon, fires are burning, making the oppressively hot dry season even more uncomfortable. Some of the fires are deliberately set to clear land for […]
Woody, the ailing manatee who was rescued 7 months ago in the waters near Belize City, was today visited by a high powered doctor. Veterinarian Dr. Greg Bossart of the University of Miami and Miami Seaquarium made the trip to Sarteneja where Woody has been convalescing. He will perform a medical assessment and help train […]
It’s been a highlight on Belize’s cultural calendar for years, and while the millennium edition of the event faces some special obstacles, the quality of the show is as good as ever. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This year the hard work of over 1,000 students from 15 primary and 2 high schools in the Belize District […]
It started out 7 years ago as something of a lark. Today the “Miss Y” contest may be the most popular pageant in Belize. This afternoon News Five’s Janelle Chanona dropped by a rehearsal session where the contestants are warming up for Saturday’s big event. Janelle Chanona, Reporting On Saturday night, 6 extraordinary ladies from […]
It is sometimes called the forgotten district, but as improved infrastructure, transport and communications services bring Toledo closer to the rest of Belize, the media is paying more attention. This morning I made a quick trip south and with the help of the Belize Zoo discovered that Toledo is home to a growing number of […]
