Fire investigators in Dangriga are trying to ascertain whether a deadly inferno on Wednesday night was a suicide. The fire erupted at the residence of forty-five-year-old Vernon Alexander Williams in Pomona Village at around nine o’clock. When firefighters managed to douse the flames, Williams’ body was found burnt beyond recognition. Investigators say it was not […]
Williams’ brothers and sisters requested privacy as they mourn his death. His daughter, Cindy spoke with the media late this evening. She says that she does not believe that her father intentionally lit the house on fire. On the Phone: Cindy Williams, Daughter of Deceased “My father got into an accident couple years ago […]
Prime Minister John Briceño delivered his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly earlier today during its thirty-first Special Session. PM Briceño’s presentation spoke to the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the magnitude of the very widespread disease, there is need for a truly international and multilateral response so as to ensure that countries are able […]
During his address, PM Briceño highlighted the debilitating impact of COVID-19 on small island developing states, including Belize, which is already buckling under the disastrous weight of climate change. John Briceño, Chair, Alliance of Small Island Developing States “At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our countries amplified our advocacy for access to grants […]
Doctor Kenrick Williams has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management. He will be serving under Minister Orlando Habet. A press release from the government says that Doctor Williams holds a doctorate in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies from the National Dong Hwa […]
After two days without providing the nation with the latest COVID-19 infections and deaths, tonight, the Ministry of Health and Wellness informs that the daily infographic has been modified and will include the antigen rapid testing results for COVID-19. So as of tonight, seven thousand, two hundred and thirty-six cases have been confirmed. That is […]
Charting a new course for Belize’s tourism industry amid the ravaging economic effects of a pandemic is a mammoth undertaking for stakeholders across the private and public sectors. The Belize Tourism Industry Association which was established in 1985 held its thirty-fifth annual general meeting today where Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler and Taiwanese Ambassador Remus […]
In addressing the adverse economic effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hospitality sector, Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler also spoke on the need for a complete review of the measures being taken at the Philip Goldson International Airport since it’s reopening in October. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism “My friends, we are […]
The Belize City Council is only operating on forty percent of its revenue. That’s because their revenue stream has dried up significantly due to COVID. Today, Mayor Bernard Wagner told the press that although they have been experiencing tough times, the belt-tightening has been teaching them valuable lessons. As the City Council goes into what’s […]
Since Wednesday, a number of documents purported to be land approval forms have surfaced on social media. Those documents show that over thirty acres of land were approved just days before the general elections. The prices for what are deemed prime lands and the persons behind the land deals are raising eyebrows. According to some […]
The six Central American men who were freed of drug-related charges on Wednesday and who were scheduled to leave Belize today are still in the country after one of their test results for COVID-19 turned out positive. Five of the men were taken before the Magistrate’s Court again today to face immigration offences, and Magistrate […]
A News Five crew headed west today where UNICEF has partnered with NEMO and the Belize Red Cross to provide aid packages to hundreds of families that have been affected by the recent floods. Collaborating with the UN organization was the U.S. Embassy, which provided over half a million dollars to reduce the risk and […]
Today, the Belize City Council teamed up with a number of corporate partners to gift a brand new house to an elderly citizen. The handing over happened this afternoon on Sunflower Street where Mayor Bernard Wagner and the council’s business partners joined the grateful recipient to hand over the house valued at almost twenty-five thousand […]
The National Fire Service, in collaboration with a non-profit organization from out of the U.S., is developing the capacity of the department in its response to trauma. It is being piloted in Cayo where fire-fighters are learning the basics of emergency medical services which they would be able to execute and very likely save lives […]
A Belize City family is appealing to the public for assistance to help save their loved one’s life. The Chaman family on Iguana Street says that a family member has been sick for more than a year and they have been drowning in medical bills. Although they have spent a lot of money over the […]
The Belize Camping Experience, through their Harvest for Kids programme, is asking for your support this Christmas holiday. They are back again with apples for sale to raise funds for activities for a thousand children they support throughout the year. This time around Alex Perez of the Belize Camping Experience says that the apples are […]
The gyms were set to reopen at the start of this month, but the recent spike in COVID cases led to an extension of the forced closures. Many health instructors have transitioned to online spaces to work with their clients during the pandemic. The situation is the same with yoga studios and their instructors. But, […]
