It does not involve thousands of farmers like the sugar industry, support two processing factories like the citrus industry, or cover the vast acreage of the banana industry. But when it comes to earning money for Belize the growing of shrimp has surpassed them all. With almost ninety-three million dollars in earnings last year, shrimp […]
In crime news there was an overnight burglary in Belize City…and while that is hardly an unusual occurrence, the fact that this particular venue has been hit five times has the victim concerned. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods has more. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Belize City police still have no leads into who broke into the offices […]
Like burglary, the flooding of certain Belize City neighbourhoods following heavy rains is hardly the stuff of headlines. But try telling that to residents whose homes have become Islands. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting One thing residents of Jane Usher Boulevard Extension certainly do not need more of is rain. The wet weather has turned streets into […]
It’s a dilemma faced by many cultures today, that is the battle to keep important traditions alive for the next generation. One local musician is using his lyrics to urge all ethnic groups to find simple ways in everyday life to share and promote their heritage. That’s the message of Jason Martinez, known to his […]
In the popular mythology, life in a Belizean village is supposed to be a heavenly experience in which the neighbours are always friendly, exotic fruits and succulent game meats grace every table and the toughest decision you have to make is whether to watch the sunset in the company of beer, rum or scotch. Of […]
