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For many years now, the practice of Belizeans traveling by road through Mexico from the United States has been a common exercise. And during the roughly twenty years, that this has been going on, the relationship between Belize and Mexico has remained friendly and cordial. But even among good friends, when certain privileges are violated […]
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The two major political parties have agreed to square off in a series of pre-election debates later this year. The Society for the Promotion of Education and Research, SPEAR and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will jointly coordinate the debates which according to the two organizations will be issue oriented. An eight member committee […]
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If you thought the Carlos Seguro incident last month was heart-wrenching, the following story should fall right into that category. An elderly Belize City man was badly beaten overnight for reasons that are yet unclear. Simeon Montes whose regular place of residence is this shelter in Lord’s Ridge Cemetery was attacked early this morning as […]
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Three community projects administered by the Belize Enterprise for Sustainable Technology BEST, are the recipients of some much needed assistance from the Canada Fund. Seventy seven thousand two hundred and ninety six dollars have been approved for disbursement to the Blackman Eddy Women’s Group in Cayo, the San Felipe Small Business Group in Orange Walk […]
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While the Canada Fund is financially assisting community projects in the Cayo, Orange Walk and Toledo Districts, vocational, secondary and tertiary level education today got a helping hand from the Rotary Club of Omaha. Three thousand dollars worth of teleconference equipment was handed over to the Assistant Manager of the Centre for Employment Training Kenroy […]
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When Sylvia Cumberbatch woke up this morning, the last thing she expected was for her house to come crashing down to the ground, but that’s just what happened. The two story wooden building on Rivero Street could no longer stand on its own as the rotted beams that once supported it gave way, and in […]
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With Belize’s hopes for an appearance in the World Cup of soccer later this year in France long dashed, players and fans are now relegated to cheering on the Caribbean’s sole representative – Jamaica. While most of the cheering will be done from in front of a television set, some lucky Belizeans will actually get […]
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In news just in, four men nearly lost their lives this evening when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided at the Ladyville junction of the Northern Highway. While reports are sketchy at this time, people at the scene say they first heard the sound of tires screeching and then a loud crash. A brown […]
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The age old saying that children should be seen and not heard is fast becoming a thing of the past. And no where was the move more visible than today at a workshop held at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City. Observers say far too many school aged children are beating the streets […]
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It’s been twenty four hours since the announcement from the office of the Prime Minister that elder statesman Philip Goldson was being relieved of his ministerial duties due to illness; but like a bad hangover that won’t go away, followers loyal to the seventy five year old leader of the National Alliance for Belizean Rights […]
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It wasn’t because of a planned activity for Children’s Week, but the campus of the Toledo Community College was quiet today as students walked out of classes in protest. The weekly Tuesday morning assembly quickly turned into a demonstration that went through the principal streets of Punta Gorda Town. The students were protesting disciplinary actions […]
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While the students of Toledo Community College vent their anger on the streets, those at Pallotti High School in Belize City are being taught how to settle disputes in a different manner. A two month training course being conducted by the Young Men’s Christian Association started on Monday. Y.M.C.A.’s Youth Coordinator Mirna Paul says its […]
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For a number of years now the United States Peace Corps has been a constant presence in Belize, working in many different facets of Belizean life in both rural and urban settings. Today they gave a rare look into the work they are doing around the country and Julietta Burrowes was among those who stopped […]
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After four days of industrial action, the Citrus Company of Belize and its workers have reached agreement ending a labor dispute. The stalemate ended late Friday evening with the signing of an agreement between the C.C.B. and the Christian Workers Union. News Five’s Patrick Jones has more details. Although they won’t collect any pay for […]
Written on March 2, 1998 | Posted in
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In news of a less upbeat nature, the rushing waters of the Moho River in Toledo has apparently claimed the life of a teenage boy. Seventeen year old Marlon Duncan of Punta Gorda Town was out on a picnic with family members Sunday afternoon. Whilst swimming in the river, Duncan reportedly waded into a deep […]
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In news from politics, long-time politician and leader of the National Alliance for Belizean Rights, Philip Goldson has been relieved of his duties as a government minister. A government press release late this evening announced the move by the office of the Prime Minister. According to the brief statement, the move became necessary due to […]
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The National Organization for the Prevention of Child Abuse, NOPCA, continues its campaign for children who are abused whether it be physically, sexually or emotionally. This month the organization is holding a series of volunteer training programs in an attempt to improve its human resource base. NOPCA realizes that to continue its work, the implementation […]
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While NOPCA is looking into its future survival, another non-profit organization, Programme for Belize is taking time out to reflect on achievements since its establishment. To commemorate its tenth anniversary, Programme for Belize has declared March and Environmental Awareness Month. The anniversary celebrations started on Sunday with an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at Government House in […]
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It’s not the kind of thing that usually happens to an office clerk on the first work day of the week but Judy Perez of Caribbean Tyre Wholesale in Belize City welcomed it anyway. When the telephone rang this morning, it was to bring her news that she was the recipient of “mucho dinero” as […]
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Earlier in this newscast we reported on the settlement of a labor dispute in Pomona Village between the Citrus Company of Belize and its employees. While the issue in Belize City revolves around the subject of labor, the steps being taken now are intended to keep the next generation of employers and workers in school […]
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Good evening. I’m James Adderley and welcome to this serving of Sports Monday. The 3 game B.F.L. Championship Series took off at the M.C.C. Grounds yesterday as Acros of Belize City hosted the defending champions, Juventus of Orange Walk. It’s kick off time when Marcelino Tun touches to David McColly and game 1 is underway […]
Written on March 2, 1998 | Posted in
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