A sizeable haul of cocaine was confiscated by local law enforcement officers when a twin-engine aircraft landed on the Southern Highway near Bladen Village on Thursday night. The last time that stretch of road was used as a runway for a drug plane landing was in November 2010 when several police officers were arrested for […]
Tonight, the Belize Police Department is tasked with investigating its own, as it is believed that a trio of officers was directly involved with the landing and discharging of the aircraft. The quantity of drugs that was seized in southern Belize is under heavy police guard as a probe is underway to determine the extent […]
Among the officers in police custody is the bodyguard assigned to the Director of Public Prosecutions. According to ComPol Williams, the tribunal process has seen the dismissal of a number of officers who have run afoul of the law. It is unclear what the fate of the suspected officers will be once they go before […]
In neighboring Guatemala, several law enforcement officers have also been arrested for aiding the landing and offloading of a drug plane that touched down overnight in Petén. The involvement of police officers in drug trafficking activity is not unique to Belize, says ComPol Williams. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “DEA agencies have been implicated […]
The Government of Belize and The Nature Conservancy today announced the finalization of its debt conversion agreement. The agreement will see hundreds of millions of dollars in savings and investments for marine conservancy in Belize. Announcements of the agreement being forged ahead of COP26 in Glasgow Scotland set the stage for Belize’s officials currently at […]
Thirty-six aspiring doctors received scholarships today to begin pursuing their goals. The opportunity was made possible for them through collaboration between the Belmopan City Council and American Northwest University. It’s a unique effort that will benefit students even outside the Belmopan proper. Marion Ali was on hand and filed this report. Marion Ali, Reporting […]
Eight months ago when she inherited the Belmopan City Council, Mayor Sheran Palacio indicated that the Council was financially challenged and had huge debts. We got the chance to ask her today about the financial status of the Council now. She said they are trying to come up with creative ideas to bring in revenue. […]
According to Mayor Palacio, the Council also took a loss when it had to give up revenues from the spaces it once rented to vendors near the centre of Belmopan. Those public spaces are now being used by the Ministry of Health as COVID testing sites. There was some pushback initially, but now Mayor Palacio […]
Last week Cabinet approved the administering of a third shot of COVID-19 vaccine, known as a booster shot, for persons who have already taken two doses of vaccine. As science reveals, the antibodies produced by the vaccine decreases over a period of time. A third shot is recommended as the adequate response to that reduction. […]
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is currently recommending booster shots for high risks patients. But, will the less vulnerable younger population also be asked to take boosters? News Five’s Paul Lopez asked Dr. Cuellar about this. Dr. Fernando Cuellar, Internist, BMA “We are not sure yet Paul, honestly we are not sure yet. […]
The LAIT UP BELIZE Project, a partnership between the government and the European Union, will begin bringing electricity to rural communities in Belize still lacking this crucial service. The project was officially launched on Thursday evening in Belize City. Those villages scheduled to receive power will be connected to hybrid solar/diesel powered electricity mini-grids by […]
Day five of the COP26 events saw youth and education taking center stage of the discussion, both inside and outside with protests in the streets of Glasgow. At the Scottish Event Campus where the official meetings were taking place, we found out more about the level of involvement of the youths in the discussions. News […]
But what about those who are voiceless? Just outside the action one hub inside the Scottish Event Campus, a group of parents who are taking a stand for their children. They are from different countries and made their way to Glasgow so that the voices of their children can also be heard. News Five spoke […]
While Climate Change Minister Orlando Habet gave the keynote address at the Belize-led REDD+ event this afternoon at the COP26, earlier today he was among a few ministers invited by the University of Glasgow for a forum on nature-based solutions as climate actions. Joining Minister Habet were participating ministers from Costa Rica, Peru, Suriname and […]
Today at the CARICOM pavilion at the Conference of the Parties 26, the Belize delegation hosted a side event, highlighting the REDD+ project in Belize. The United Nation’s framework to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation aims to curb climate change by incentivizing countries that have put in place significant conservation mechanisms and sustainable […]
The Mexican Embassy in Belize is asking social media users to help them win this year’s “Reto de Altares” competition for Dia de los Muertos. Every year the institute of Mexican Abroad organizes a contest between all Mexican Embassies and Consulates around the world. The winner is chosen by likes and interactions in the altar’s […]
