The nation’s capital celebrated Belmopan Day on Sunday by honoring citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the community. Senior Minister George Price inspected a B.D.F. honor guard and participated in a tree planting ceremony. The Senior Minister said the need for an inland capital was recognized even before Hurricane Hattie struck Belize City. George […]
They are about to be assigned to villages all over the country for two years of service, but today thirty Peace Corps volunteers were sworn in by the American Ambassador Carolyn Curiel. The Prime Minister Said Musa gave the keynote address at the ceremony at the King’s Park Church of the Nazarene. The trainees spent […]
Until two days ago, several families were living in a large house known as the Long Barracks. This building will be demolished and today groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the new homes that will replace the dilapidated old structure. Q: “How many people were living in this house?” Rufus X, Consultant, Ministry of Housing “Eight […]
Politicians will tell you Belizeans are most vocal about the need for more jobs and affordable housing. But while the low to middle income families clamor for more government programs and swarm the ministries to take advantage of those already in place, there are thousands of others who have given up trying to get help. […]
In the last ten months four Belize City children have been murdered. All disappeared from the area of Belize City near Euphrates Avenue. Last night a candlelight vigil was held in this area to express outrage at the killings and solidarity with the families of the murdered children. The organizers, the National Committee for Families […]
The murders began in October and despite one arrest, the terror continues. To date four little girls from the Southside of Belize City have been abducted, raped and killed. Who is responsible? Is it the same man, or a ring of pedophiles? No one knows. And no one knows when it will happen again, or […]
The candlelight vigil this Monday night for the four murdered Belize City girls has been rescheduled to accommodate the children who want to attend. Myrtle Palacio, chairman for the National Committee for Families and Children says they would like people to begin assembling at the Corner of Euphrates and Kut Avenues at five thirty so […]
Following an emergency meeting On Monday night the public will come together to give support to the families of murdered children thirteen year old Sherilee Nicholas, twelve year old Jackie Fern Malic, nine year old Jay Blades and nine year old Erica Wills. The series of killings, which occurred over the past ten months, has […]
While the police and medical examiner wrestle with solving the child murders, the National Organization for the Prevention of Child Abuse has become increasingly disturbed, not only by the killings, but the complacency that seems to exist in the homes of the children being targeted. Director Lorna McDougal says it is the children from poor […]
It seems we are always hearing about conferences and strategic planning, but concrete action is harder to come by. The Women’s Issues Network Belize has issued a report, “Woman at Work” on fifty women who attended a recent policy seminar. It highlights the challenges facing women in the Belizean work force. Coordinator Gayla Fuller promises […]
Characterizing it as an historic event the Prime Minister signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Garifuna Council on Saturday. The major points include protecting the land and sea areas inhabited and used by the Garinagu, the prevention of discrimination against Garifuna workers, and the development of social projects and programs particularly in the […]
While the Prime Minister may just have returned from Trinidad and Mexico, today he saw one of his pet projects from his Cuba visit earlier this year swing into action. Prime Minister Musa had his first glimpse of the Cuban house factory leased from President Fidel Castro, which has been set up in Ladyville. While […]
New magistrates, a temporary magistrate and two new crown counsels have been appointed to help speed up things in the judiciary. Complaints from the public about slow child maintenance payments have led the Attorney General to provide the Family Court with two new magistrates, Merlene Moody and Alberta Perez. They will help with the backlog […]
The strays and street animals of Belize City have a new advocate. Fifteen Belizean youths have formed the Belize Humane Society Junior Chapter in the hopes they can educate Belizeans, especially the younger ones about taking good care of their pets. Tanya Sievert, Junior Human Society Member “People are letting their animals be neglected and […]
There are a number of organizations and youth groups operating throughout the country who are working with adolescents to help them in their overall growth and development. However the number of youths who find themselves in trouble continues to rise. To find a new approach, NCH Action for Children and the UWI School of Continuing […]
On Thursday eighty-six employees of the former Fiesta Inn were terminated from the employ of the bank receiver and the next day rehired by the management for the Princess Belize, the new owners of the hotel. They may still have their jobs, but a number of the employees are angry about losing the benefits they […]
Five point three million dollars in funding for the Museum of Belize, more scholarships and help with establishing the district Centers for Employment Training were the primary accomplishments of the Prime Minister Said Musa’s visit to Mexico last week. He and his delegation of government ministers and members of the private sector returned yesterday. Here […]
A five-week training program for those who work with young people begins next week at the UWI School of Continuing Studies. According to Brenda Johnson Gabourel, N.C.H.’s Director, the 30 teachers, NGOs, youth and church group leaders who work with children and adolescents on a regular basis will learn about how to keep youths out […]
Whenever a child dies an accidental death there is always plenty of blame to go around. But experts say what we need to focus on is saving lives and preventing injuries. Needless deaths can be avoided through increased supervision and taking just a few minutes to hide a dangerous cleaning product, put a baby gate […]
Members of the Swim Across Belize for Outstanding Relief, SABOR, will be taking to the waters on Sunday July fourth. The swim to raise awareness about Cancer and funds for the Belize Cancer Society, was postponed due to inclement weather late last month. It will cover the distance between St. George’s Caye and Belize City. […]
Houses are being built all over Belize in a variety of ways, by the owners, by the government, by contractors, by the Mennonites, by Center for Employment Training students, and now by Habitat for Humanity Belize. But their program is unique in that it’s a “one good turn deserves another” approach with owners helping each […]
If you’ve been back and forth to the Ministry of Natural Resources trying to get a piece of land, you know how frustrating the whole process can be. Three organizations have teamed up to try and change the way Belizeans get access to land, and what it is used for. Under the theme, “Our Land, […]
Minister of Housing Dickie Bradley and Pickstock Area representative, George Price toured the scene of the Victoria Street fire this afternoon. Minister Bradley says all 52 people who were displaced will be given the opportunity to relocate. Richard Bradley, Minister of Housing “What will come, we will put back attractive homes and a number of […]
As anyone who has children knows, it’s not easy to be a parent. But sometimes things get so out of hand the children are removed from the home. The Department of Human Development feels it is important to reunite families and to help this occur they offer a course for those whose children are in […]
Despite the rainy days we have been having recently, it is officially summertime for the children and primary schools are closing doors for the long vacation. The National Organization for the Prevention of Child Abuse today offered a few reminders for parents who may find it hard to find adequate supervision for their children. NOPCA […]
