Maya leaders of Southern Belize today made it unambiguously clear that the Guatemalan government could expect no help from them in their campaign to snatch a piece of Belize. Speaking at an afternoon press conference along with Prime Minister Said Musa, spokesman Greg Ch’oc, on behalf of the six major Toledo Maya organisations, called on […]
For his part, Prime Minister Said Musa dismissed Guatemalan propaganda, agreeing with Ch’oc that it would be ludicrous for Belize’s Maya to seek protection from a state with such a history of oppression. He then went on to say that despite the recent deterioration of relations, he still has reason to be optimistic going into […]
If you live in Belize City and are wondering why you had no water today, don’t blame WASA. Shortly after ten this morning a pile driver working on private property near Cinderella Plaza managed to drive through one of WASA’s four inch supply pipes. He then made matters worse a few minutes later by cranking […]
Belizean participants will join twenty-five of their Central American counterparts for a three-day conference on “Domestic Violence and Gender”. The regional meeting, which is being hosted by The Belize Organisation for Women and Development, BOWAND, and The Central American Federation of Community Organisations, opens on Sunday at the Belize Biltmore Plaza. BOWAND’s Public Awareness Officer […]
It may not be as hot as “Temptation Island” but it sure promises to generate some steam of its own. “Temptress of the Nile”, an SJC sixth form pageant, takes place at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall on Saturday night at 7:30. Although the event has all the trappings of a beauty contest, co-ordinator Blaine Simmons […]
It is Belize’s fastest growing major industry. And when figures for the year 2000 are tallied, the business of shrimp farming should take its place along with sugar, citrus, bananas and tourism at the commanding heights of the nation’s economy. News 5’s Jose Sanchez was on hand in the Stann Creek District for the dedication […]
Today was the last day in what will go down in history as the week Marion Jones conquered Belize. This morning after working out at the stadium renamed in her honour, Marion did a tour of four Belize City schools, beginning with one very dear to her family’s heart. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting A groundswell of […]
Many pundits who previewed the hectic schedule planned for Marion Jones predicted that by her second day, if Marion had not tired of Belize, Belize certainly would have tired of Marion. Never were the words “not so” more appropriate. Not only do Belizeans seem to grow more enamored of the Olympic champion with each passing […]
In a wake of several catastrophic incidents, regulations have recently been enacted which ban on site filling of portable butane cylinders… but the law still allows gas trucks to fill large fixed commercial tanks. It was one such operation that shocked a crowded neighbourhood this morning near downtown Belize City. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Two Belize […]
Disasters come in many shapes and sizes… and not all explode with the suddenness of a burning tank of butane. The catastrophe, which promises to destroy our Entire Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve entered like a thief in the night… and by the time authorities reacted it, was already too late. Critics point out that […]
Set on romantic Ambergris Caye, it promised to be a steamy tale of lust and betrayal… and while the seven remaining episodes of “Temptation Island” will no doubt get hotter, the first show was pretty tame. Most of the premier dealt with laying out the rules of the game. From the series “Temptation Island” “These […]
It takes some imagination to make dozens of public appearances and still keep the message fresh… but in her short time in Belize Marion Jones has proven that the term “World’s Fastest Woman” also refers to her quickness of mind. This morning she starred at a rally for school children held at the Belize City […]
Day two of Marion Jones week got off to an early start as Marion, along with her mother and brother, were featured guests on a special 7:00 a.m. broadcast on nationwide radio and television. Hosted by Marion’s uncle, Godwin Hulse, the programme was part family reunion and part press conference. As she demonstrated yesterday, Marion’s […]
Whoever says Belize isn’t growing has not recently visited a local primary school. With classrooms nationwide bulging with budding scholars, more new buildings than ever are under construction. News 5 was on site today in Belize City at James Garbutt Seventh Day Adventist where ground was broken on a much needed set of classrooms for […]
In news from Cabinet over three hundred retired civil servants whose pensions are at the minimum of two hundred dollars per month will soon see a rise to three hundred. The increases are designed to keep pace with the recent hike in benefits paid to workers covered by Social Security. New legislation is required to […]
The wheels of justice are known to move slowly in this part of the world and the same could be said about the Caribbean Court of Justice. But some progress is being made towards the creation of the new body, which would replace the Privy Council as the final court of appeal in criminal cases. […]
“Temptation Island” is the name of a new series that debuts tonight on the Fox Network in the United States. It’s the latest in a line of so called “reality” shows that began with MTV’s “Road Rules” and “Real World” and reached a frenzy with the CBS hit “Survivor.” But judging from the controversy appearing […]
Belize’s past is not exactly chocked full of heroes… so when the real thing shows up we tend to get excited. Add to that excitement the fact that the hero is proudly half Belizean and you have all the ingredients for a welcome of Olympian proportions. That’s exactly what track and field superstar Marion Jones […]
The trip from the airport into town was a slow one, with a number of stops for Marion to greet the throngs of well wishers who were waiting to meet her. The scene at the Belcan roundabout was near pandemonium as Jones stopped to receive the key to the city from Mayor David Fonseca. Emcee […]
After her royal welcome and hero’s ride through Belize City Marion Jones still had enough stamina to share a few words with the Belizean media. The tape is just back from the Princess Hotel, and here’s what she had to say. Marion Jones ?To look out my window in the airplane and see all of […]
While an air of Marion induced fantasy hovered over Belize City today, events over a hundred miles to the southwest served to bring many Belizeans back to reality. Whipped up by a jingoistic press and opportunistic military, Guatemalan officials have been making unfriendly noises and threatening to defend to the death the rights of hundreds […]
It’s not every day that a Belizean gets to cross the threshold into his or her new home… but it’s a truly rare occasion when that home is a gift that comes mortgage free. Jose Sanchez, Reporting His name was drawn last Wednesday and today the lucky winner, Marcelino Salazar, came to collect the keys […]
The final figures are in and, as predicted, the year 2000 was a big one for tourism. Despite the dislocation caused by Hurricane Keith in October and November, bonafide tourist arrivals at the Philip Goldson International Airport totaled a record one hundred and thirty-one thousand, six hundred and thirty-four. The month of December also showed […]
Belize’s embassy in Guatemala City has confirmed that the Guatemalan government will be participating in the ministerial level talks to be held in Miami on January sixteenth. The invitation was issued by the two facilitators in the Belize-Guatemala negotiations, Sir Shridath Ramphal and Paul Reichler. Tensions have been mounting at the border as Guatemala reacted […]
Last minute upgrades to the National Stadium continued today as officials prepare for the Tuesday arrival of the world’s greatest female athlete–who just happens to be half Belizean. Olympic sensation Marion Jones arrives on American Airlines on Tuesday at 12:40 and will receive the keys to Belize City at a ceremony at the Belcan roundabout […]
