Investigative Journalism Finalists Named

The finalists for the 2022 investigative journalism prize have been named - and once again, 7News has been shortlisted.

There were 19 submissions - an increase from 12 in the first year. And from those 19, three finalists were named today.

They are:
- Belize's Environmental Impact Assessments: End in Sight? By Andre Habet
- Guns & Graft: Exposing The Licensing Racket By Jules Vasquez from 7 News/
-Narco Links Suspected as Cattle Ranching Threatens Belize Rainforests By Hipolito Novelo for News 5

The winning entry will be revealed on May 4th at the Government House in Belize City where the top finisher will walk away with $10,000 while the other two will receive $5,000 each.