On Tuesday, Cabinet approved the reopening of land borders, effective January first, 2022. The announcement was made by way of a Cabinet brief issued this afternoon. The brief noted that health conditions to such travel will be published at a later time, so it is not clear if this will include testing requirements. Additionally, the […]
There is good news tonight for the tourism industry and by extension the economy as a report from Forward Keys is indicating that Belize is among the top destinations in the Latin America and Caribbean region rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic. The report gives a retrospective of the year 2021 compared to pre-pandemic figures in […]
Today, the Department of the Environment informed the Board of Directors of Waterloo Investments Holdings that the National Environmental Appraisal Committee will not be granting environmental clearance for their proposed cruise port terminal and expansion of its bulk cargo facility. The letter, from the Chief Environment Officer, says the committee is of the opinion that […]
Today, the Biden Administration announced its intent to nominate three new ambassadors, and among them is Michelle Kwan, for Belize. Kwan is a two-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated figure skater in the United States. She became a diplomatic envoy in 2006 and was an active supporter of Biden during the 2020 campaign. The […]
As we reported on Tuesday, Assistant Commissioner of Police Marco Vidal has been placed on a sixty-day suspension after the Security Services Commission approved a course of actions. Vidal’s suspension takes effect December thirteenth, during which an investigation will be conducted and a case will be brought against him to the Security Services Commission for […]
But was the outlaw culture within the police department, which was allowed to thrive, a reflection of Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams and should he too be subject to an inquiry? This question was raised the press today. Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs “One has to admit that this particular unit of the […]
2021 has been a record year for drug plane landings in Belize. The past twelve months have also seen a number of foiled operations where narco-traffickers are either busted or the illicit cargo they are attempting to smuggle across the northern border is confiscated. But it is also a year during which several police officers […]
The Krooman Lagoon – it is the location where over two hundred families have been squatting for the years and just last week, where an internal brawl among group members of the MS-13 gang operatives led to a an assault upon a family and a suspected arson upon their house on Sunday night. Today, Commissioner […]
The Government of Belize has embarked on a plan to work with young men, primarily those caught up in the criminal justice system, through its leadership intervention program. It is the brainchild several people, including Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa, William Dawson from the Wagner’s Youth Facility at the Central Prison and Doctor Richard […]
Today, we found the men cleaning up on Croton Lane. They are doing different communities every week and Minister Musa says that there is already collaboration with City Hall. Now the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industries has also expressed interest. But who’s fronting the bill? The Minister of Home Affairs was asked whether G.O.B. […]
This morning, the Statistical Institute of Belize and the International Organization for Migration held a press conference to present the findings of a Migration Study using data from 2010. Although this is over a decade old, it was never analyzed. It will serve as a baseline for the upcoming census. Among the findings: over forty-one […]
As noted, this data from the migration study will serve as a baseline for the information that will come out of the 2022 Housing and Population Census. C.E.O. in the Ministry of Immigration, Doctor Gilroy Middleton, says he hopes the information also helps to demystifying migration. Dr. Gilroy Middleton, C.E.O., Ministry of Immigration “It […]
The Ministry of Immigration is encouraging migrants across Belize to participate in the 2022 Population and Housing Census. The data collected is used to better guide policies and services created for migrants, so, the more accurate the data, the more effective the response. But, how has the landscape changed since data was gathered over a […]
Today in San Pedro Town, the Hope Haven Domestic Violence outreach centre was officially opened in the San Mateo area on Ambergris Caye. The centre will be offering services to both women and men who are experiencing domestic violence. With assistance from our correspondent on the island, News Five’s Duane Moody files this report. […]
When the academic year resumes in January, students across the country will be returning to hybrid learning, a system that is currently in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier today, Chief Executive Officer Dian Maheia made the announcement that the new year will be a continuation of what is already in practice. This, she says, […]
Viewers may recall in our Tuesday broadcast that Minister Orlando Habet spoke to the one-hundred-dollar bonus for public officers. He also emphasized that neither ministers nor C.E.O.’s will be eligible. Today, there was official confirmation for those working at government-aided and grant-aided schools that they would be receiving their hundred dollars. This will apply to […]
It’s been a decade-long tradition of the Bowen and Bowen Group to assist families with a complete Christmas meal through its Jingle Box program. With another COVID Christmas, many families are struggling to meet day-to-day needs. So the donation, in the spirit of the season, is especially important. Bowen and Bowen once again has partnered […]
While the Christmas season is usually joyous, it can result in misfortune for people who become vulnerable to thieves. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams says there will be more patrols to try to control the level of criminal activity that happens at this time of year. But aside from that, there are some do’s and […]
Some people will be permitted to hold their social holiday events, as the Commissioner indicated, but the hosts will have to have strict protocols in place. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “The regulations do have provisions that (state) if you want to hold a social event, you can apply to the Ministry of Health […]
Belize Camping Experiences is once again carrying out its largest fundraiser for the year. The Apple for Kids end of the year project garners the funds BCE needs to engage Belizean children in life changing spiritual and life skills activities. We stopped by Caribbean Chicken in Belize City today to find out more and how […]
The Manuel Esquivel overpass has suddenly become an unexpected highlight of Christmas decorations in Belize City. Located near the Flag Roundabout, the overpass now boasts an illumination display erected by the Belize City Council. Pedestrians will find themselves walking through what feels like an enchanted tunnel above the hustle and bustle of Christmas shoppers swirling […]
