Home » Miscellaneous
You are currently browsing entries filed in: Miscellaneous
The former prime minister repeated today how the monies were used to pay off a debt to Universal Health Services. Said Musa “I took a decision sometime back, listening to the voices of the people, that I would not allow taxpayers money to be used to settle this bank debt of the Universal Health Hospital. […]
Written on February 10, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Musa reaffirms no taxpayers’ money was used to pay UHS debt
And we turn now to transport. If you’ve traveled cross-country recently you will have noticed that the dilapidated bus terminal near the Belmopan market square has received some much-needed attention. Yesterday the Transport Department held an official opening for the refurbished bus terminal, which is now almost double its initial size. Chief Transport Officer, Candelaria […]
Written on February 10, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Refurbished bus terminal in Belmopan doubled in size
Youth Business Trust Belize is a program offering young persons between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five assistance in starting their own businesses. The program offers loan financing, training and mentoring to help entrepreneurs become successful. But to achieve these goals, the fund needs money. And that’s where the Social Investment Fund, a statutory body […]
Written on February 10, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Youth Business Trust Belize receives $80,000 grant
And if you already own a small business, there is an opportunity to participate in an awards programme that can help grow your business. This morning at the Radisson Hotel, a group known as Pioneers of Prosperity introduced an initiative through which small business owners can be awarded as much as one hundred thousand US […]
Written on February 10, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Pioneers for Prosperity introduces awards program
She is the ninth and the youngest contestant to ever play Channel Five’s hit game show Tek It or Leave It. At last Wednesday’s recording of the show, twenty-two year old Alisha Arnold of Belize City played a fierce game and gave the banker a run for the money when she attempted to win the […]
Written on February 10, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Tek It or Leave It’s youngest player wins biggest prize
It is perhaps the wedding of the year and it took place far away from home. This past Saturday, Prime Minister Dean Barrow and his long time partner Kim Simplis tied the knot at the Episcopal Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Georgia, USA. If you did not make the list of invitees to […]
Written on February 9, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on PM Barrow weds in Savannah, Georgia
It was an hour of solid entertainment and freestyle dancing as Channel Five’s new show, Masters of the Floor from the Street Lights to the Stage Lights got off to a start. At its live debut on Saturday at our Church Street Yaad, seven contestants of Group A put off their best dance and wowed […]
Written on February 9, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Dancers unleash talent on Masters of the Floor
Statistics reveal that road traffic accidents are among the leading cause of death in Belize… one means of reducing causalities is for drivers to behave more responsibly on the road, but another can be found in the response of the relevant personnel to the mishaps. Today some of those first responders staged an event designed […]
Written on February 6, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Emergency response teams simulate accident
From north to south, activities are picking up pace and Saffiyah Muhammad has details of fun events such as music tributes and travelling movie showcase. So you’ll have a wide assortment of choices for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Hey guys I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize? As you all know Valentines Day […]
Written on February 6, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Safiyyah knows where to find entertainment this weekend
We turn to telecommunications in Belize. Over the years the industry has evolved and, recent developments have cast the spotlight on Telemedia, the leading local telecoms company. The Chairman of Telemedia’s Executive Committee, Dean Boyce, appeared on Monday morning’s broadcast of Open Your Eyes. He answered questions ranging from taxation, to free internet in schools […]
Written on February 4, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Dean Boyce addresses concerns of Telecom Industry
And in an update to the explosion late Thursday afternoon at the Tourism Village, there is some good news to report as the boat captain, Shawn Rosado, who was injured in the explosion, has been released from the hospital. On Thursday around four-twenty, ‘the Wolf’—a boat belonging to Caye Caulker Water Taxi—combusted while it was […]
Written on January 30, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Man injured in explosion released from hospital
Last year’s historic flooding has been providing the Ministry of Works with ample repairs and new projects. According to Ministry C.E.O., Cadet Henderson, government has millions of dollars currently invested in construction activities throughout the country and they intend to pour some more hot mix in the old capital. Cadet Henderson, CEO, Ministry of Works […]
Written on January 30, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Ministry of Works plans to pave more streets
It takes a special person to lift up and motivate others to action. But today at the launch of their 2009 Sales Campaign, the employees of Sagicor Capital Life got the opportunity to hear from a motivational speaker. K. Barrington Thomas was born in Trinidad and for almost a decade he has been empowering corporate […]
Written on January 30, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Motivational speaker inspires insurance agents
You may have not heard lately of Kiwanis Club International, but its members work to revitalize neighborhoods and perform countless projects to help children and communities. Kiwanis Club Belize’s main thrust is to help raise funds for children in need of medical care. The organization has been dormant for a while but organizers are reviving […]
Written on January 30, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Kiwanis Club reemerges to continue social work
From north to south, activities are picking up pace and Saffiyah has details of fun events you can chose from for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize? This Saturday Pallotti High school is inviting everyone out to the grand fair. The fair begins at three-thirty in the […]
Written on January 30, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Safiyyah tells us where to find excitement
Police have begun an investigation in the sudden death of an infant who apparently died from head injuries. Two month old Vivanni Torres expired shortly before midday on Tuesday morning after being transported from the Progresso Village Health Centre. News Five understands that the child’s mother, Norma Solis, was inside her kitchen which is detached […]
Written on January 28, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on 2 month old dies from head injuries
But in positive news, at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts, we found kids under the age of five testing their locomotive skills. The program has been ongoing for the past three weeks and is targeting four year old kids throughout the country. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with NICH, says that the […]
Written on January 28, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Preschool kids preparing for Festival of arts
And while the temperature between the mayor and Perriott has reached boiling point, the two roundabouts at opposite ends of St. Thomas Street in Belize City continue to be the topic of controversy since their construction in August of 2008. They were donated by a private sponsor following a visit to New Zealand by Mayor […]
Written on January 27, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Councillor explains constant changes to roundabouts
It is not known what the bill is for new vehicles acquired by G.O.B., but judging from the number of SUVs with blue license plates that are seen circulating, we can hazard that it is in the millions. And now it just went up. According to a release from the Ministry of Works, nine new […]
Written on January 27, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Ministry of Works gets nine new pickups
Channel Five’s Hit Game Show Tek It or Leave It has offered the opportunity to audience members the chance to win thousands in cash. But the big cash prize of ten thousand dollars is still up for grabs. The seventh contestant was forty-six year old Jesus Aguilar, a salesman of Santiago Castillo Limited who went […]
Written on January 27, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Jesus Aguilar plays for $10,000 on Tek It or Leave It
The customs department has been working overtime with bogus goods coming in from many fronts, and as recent as last week, it busted a container of fake Marlboro cigarettes valued in the millions of dollars. There are many enterprising individuals and businesses that offer contraband goods for sale. Some people feel they are getting a […]
Written on January 27, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Customs officials show how to identify contraband cigarettes
Two American tourists had their vacations cut short after suffering heart attacks in San Pedro Ambergris Caye. Early Sunday morning fifty-nine year old Randall Eldon Daris, a guest at the Hotel Del Rio, began complaining to a family member of chest pains. San Pedro police and a doctor were called out but when they got […]
Written on January 26, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on … And 2 tourists die of heart attacks in San Pedro
Customs Officers throughout the country took time today to celebrate International Customs Day. This year’s theme has particular relevance: Customs and the Environment: Protecting our National Heritage. And one way in which the department plans to go green is by eliminating most of the voluminous paperwork generated in their trade. Its Plans for the Customs […]
Written on January 26, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Customs Department celebrates Intl Customs Day
It’s Friday and it’s time to map the weekend of activities. And if you want to have fun, there are two events to look out for. Safiyyah is having a birthday party and masters of the floor will be having a first audition. Hey I’m Safiyyah and this is What’s Happening Belize? This Saturday is […]
Written on January 23, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Safiyyah features Masters of the Floor and birthday bash
We last heard of them for missing monies and even though it is well into January, today Grace Kennedy Limited launched its 2009 calendar entitled, Creative Cooking. It carries twelve recipes from Belizean cooks who use Grace Products. Senior Product Line Supervisor, Victor Guerrero, told us what criteria the recipes needed to satisfy. Victor Guerrero, […]
Written on January 22, 2009 | Posted in
Miscellaneous |
Comments Off on Grace Kennedy releases Creative Cooking calendar
