Hurricane Nana moved across southern Belize with a rapid trajectory causing far less damage than expected. It could have been devastating, but instead Belizeans woke up this morning with a huge sigh of relief in the aftermath of the storm. Belize emerged from the storm with no loss of life and destruction to property has […]
This morning, a team from the National Emergency Management Organization attached to the Stann Creek office was deployed to the southern parts of district where a complete damage assessment was to be undertaken. The purpose, according to Doctor Tanya Nunez, is for NEMO to be able to provide necessary support in rebuilding and repairing damaged […]
It’s been nineteen years since a hurricane has devastated Punta Gorda, Toledo; that was back in October 2001 when Hurricane Iris, a category four hurricane made landfall near Monkey River. Back then, homes were destroyed, streets flooded and trees uprooted so even though Nana developed into a category one hurricane, residents were bracing for its […]
As we said, the agricultural sector has been the most impacted. The banana industry, which is the mainstay in the south, is said to have suffered millions of dollars in damages. And a full assessment will be known in the days ahead. The ravages of Nana in southern Belize are also being felt all the […]
While Tropical Storm Nana was predicted to make landfall anywhere along the coast between Belize City and Punta Gorda – most city residents bunkered down and activated their hurricane plans in preparation for the worse. But, thankfully, the old capital only received some strong winds and some rains – and there are no casualties or […]
Tropical Storm Nana became a hurricane around nine on Wednesday night and it hit Belize at midnight as a category one storm. It made landfall along the coast between Hopkins and Placencia. The preliminary information shows that the system hit the country with winds of seventy-five miles per hour, but later, the system downgraded to […]
While the brunt of the storm was felt in the south, the rest of the country experienced some winds and rains and some communities, for instance in the north, report minimal change in weather conditions during the passage of the hurricane. We asked Meteorologist Shanea Young if the storm itself was weak considering the extent […]
While Hurricane Nana passed over Belize within couple hours and downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved over Guatemala, the National Met Service advises that communities, particularly in the south, should exercise caution as there is a flood warning. Meteorologist Shanea Young shares what the weather conditions are expected to be like over the […]
The existing curfew under the countrywide state of emergency expires at midnight, which means that on Friday morning, Belizeans will be free to move around the country. It does not mean, however, that the country is being opened up once again because specific restrictions remain in place. Businesses such as rum shops, bars and night […]
With the restriction of movement now being lifted, how will the police department be able to enforce other restrictions that fall under the present state of emergency? The attorney general says that the department will now go into overdrive to ensure that social gatherings remain under ten persons and that quality of life offences will […]
Due to the frenzy of the hurricane, COVID-19 took a back seat temporarily. But tonight, the number of cases is now at a whopping one thousand one hundred and one; and more are expected later tonight when the most recent results are to be released. As we have been reporting, the numbers have been growing […]
San Pedro is reeling from the COVID pandemic but on Wednesday residents pulled themselves up to brace the impending hurricane. Protecting life and securing property were foremost. By this morning when the all clear was given, on san Pedro and Caye Caulker, the cleaning up of the beach began in earnest. Here is Duane Moody. […]
Some four thousand persons moved into hurricane shelters as Nana approached the country. With little notice, Nana rapidly approached Belize and facilities opened after four o’clock on Wednesday afternoon to those persons who needed refuge to weather the force of a category one hurricane. Fortunately, the storm was weak and by this morning, the residents […]
The full assessment on the impact of Hurricane Nana on southern Belize is underway at this time. What we know right now, based on preliminary information, is that the agriculture sector took the hardest hit from the storm. NEMO Minister Edmond Castro says that the banana industry was affected. Edmond Castro, NEMO Minister “Currently […]
Hurricane Nana has come and gone, but we are in the peak of the hurricane season and the work of the National Met Service is critical around this time. But they have been doing it without their radar for the past couple months because it is down. Today, Minister Edmond Castro responded to comments about […]
Minister Edmond Castro put on his other hat as Minister of Transport. He spoke on the issues of sanitization and crowding at bus terminals and on buses. Edmond Castro, Minister of Transport “We have passed the information that every bus operator must carry the disinfectant and sanitization mechanism for people to wash their hands; […]
The rain and winds of Hurricane Nana were felt from the central to the south of the country. By the time it made landfall near Hopkins, it had weakened so that this morning, Belizeans had a lot to be thankful for, though the banana industry took a beating. In the following report, News Five’s Hipolito […]
Commissioner of Police Chester Williams travelled down south today to visit police formations in Dangriga Town, Hopkins, Placencia and Independence villages. ComPol Williams visited these southern areas to check up on police officers who worked during Hurricane Nana. He also went to conduct an assessment of damages caused by Hurricane Nana on the department’s resources. […]
A well-known gang leader is in police custody for forcing a woman to perform sexual acts on another man, while she was recorded and berated. The reprehensible video made its way to Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, who immediately ordered an investigation to take place. In the video, the woman is clearly forced to do […]
Earlier this week, three persons were killed in separate incidents. In San Ignacio on Monday night Joshua Villas and Anthony Tzul were targeted by a lone gunman. Villas died on the same night and Tzul died on Wednesday. Police have been unable to crack the double murders. In Orange Walk Town, Joaquin Perez was fatally […]
There were three road traffic accidents on Wednesday night, two in the Belize District and one in Corozal. A vehicle crashed into the lamppost near the Lord Banks junction, Ladyville. Also, a pickup truck overturned near mile one on the George Price Highway. In both of these cases, the passengers were not seriously injured. In […]
It’s September so the national celebrations are upon us. But unlike the previous years, this year’s calendar of events is anticipated to be less festive and that’s all due to COVID-19. The September Celebrations Committee has had to downsize the celebrations and reduce events. Only the main events will be held with strict COVID-19 preventative […]
It was just twenty-four hours ago – the entire country was on edge as we prepared to face Hurricane Nana. Fortunately, most of us woke up in better spirits as we all learned of Nana’s lackluster impact. With last month’s surge of COVID cases and the ongoing threat of further spread—coupled with this week’s frantic […]
