A wide cross section of Belizeans stand to benefit from training and employment through three projects being funded by the Organisation of American States. The first project, which is costing the OAS twenty thousand U.S. dollars, is designed to introduce Human Rights Education into the primary schools. It will be implemented by the Human Rights […]
The Belize Audubon Society is not the only non-profit organisation to receive a boost this week. The National AIDS Commission has received eleven thousand, two hundred pounds, almost thirty-four thousand dollars from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the British Government. The money will be used to purchase office equipment and furniture to assist with […]
He is no stranger to the public; having worked in print, radio and TV, and come later this month G. Michael Reid will gain an even wider audience. Reid has been chosen to fill the long vacant position of police press officer. He will receive orientation over the next several weeks and on January twenty-fourth […]
They say that ignorance of the law is no excuse for violating it. And with the latest action by the Attorney General’s Ministry, there is even less excuse than ever. Jose Sanchez reports. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Prior to today if you wanted to delve into the laws of Belize you would have to find the […]
Good evening I’m James Adderley and you’re just in time for this fresh dish of Sports Monday. Kulture Yabra of Belize City went into the People’s Stadium Orange Walk with an undefeated record facing Lazio Jumex in week nine in a battle many thought was too close to call. It’s a real struggle for both […]
If you receive your pay weekly, then today you would have noticed that your check is somewhat lighter. The recently announced increases in Social Security contributions will find most workers each paying almost six dollars more per week. Employers face similar increases in their per employee contributions. The tax hikes have been met with a […]
The situation on the Belize Guatemala border is heating up and to help cool things off a ministerial level meeting between the two countries has been scheduled for mid-month in Miami. The immediate problem stems from Belize’s decision to evict illegal Guatemalan farmers from two settlements they have established more than a kilometre within Belizean […]
The mayors of Belize’s two cities and seven towns have found out there is some truth to the saying “two heads are better than one.” In this case it’s nine heads because they have collectively formed the Mayors Association which meets once a month to do some problem sharing and solving for their respective municipalities. […]
The lights are coming on in one of Belize City’s dark but popular areas. No it’s not Lover’s Lane that is now in the spotlight, but another part of the Barracks area that’s across from the Mexican Cultural Institute and next to the Princess Hotel. The City Council has put up some fancy lamps as […]
Yesterday we reported that some kids on the south side of Belize City received a late Christmas treat. It seems that they were not the only ones that Santa took a little extra time getting to. This afternoon a swarm of children from the north side of town invaded the Queen Street Baptist Church after […]
Those clouds of dust that seem to hover 24/7 over the old customs wharf are now a thing of the past. Ann Marie this afternoon found out why. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting The Belize Port Authority now boasts a new coastal marine facility designed to give those who ship goods to the cayes and along the […]
When Marion Jones visits Belize next week she will quite rightly receive the biggest welcome this small nation can muster. But Marion Jones is not the first Olympic track and field gold medalist to visit these shores. In 1983 a National Stadium in even worse shape than the present version, was the venue for what […]
The flames on Belize’s stoves were burning brightly today as government granted importers of liquid petroleum gas their requested price increase. A hundred pound cylinder of butane delivered in Belize City now sells for sixty-eight dollars. Today’s price hike, like one previously approved in December, was based on the rise in the price charged by […]
An early morning fire burned flat to the ground an abandoned two-storey house at number forty-eight East Canal in Belize City. An eyewitness who didn’t want to appear on camera said she heard a loud explosion around 4:30 this morning and saw flames bursting from the windows of the house. The northern section of a […]
While most of Belize has gotten over the devastation of Hurricane Keith, one institution in Belize City continues to feel the pain. During our frequent visits to the KHMH it has become apparent that the place is in major trouble. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Ever since the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital opened its doors, five and […]
The current season will not be a good one for the Sugar industry. Not only did farmers have to face a drop on international markets, but they have also had crops damaged from the floodwaters of Hurricane Keith. Minister of Sugar Industries Valdemar Castillo told journalists today that government is doing all it can to […]
The Republic of Korea has donated seventeen computers to the Government of Belize. The government is now passing them on to the nine municipal councils as part of its strategy to make the urban areas better managers of their affairs. Wendel Parham, PS. Local Government “The old record keeping systems, manual record systems need to […]
Some kids on the south side of town today received a late but very welcomed Christmas treat. A small group of children gathered on Pelican Street this afternoon to receive toys and books donated by an evangelical group in Canada. The gifts were distributed by Operation Andrew, named after the Bible figure who went out […]
The National Sports Council today released a detailed itinerary of next week’s historic visit by world champion sprinter Marion Jones. As expected, it’s a strenuous schedule that may even tax the strength of an Olympic gold medallist. During her four days in Belize Jones will be feted by municipal authorities in Belize City, Dangriga, Punta […]
Belizean cyclist Quinton “The Baddest” Hamilton leaves Belize on Monday to participate in a sports training exchange with the largest Caribbean island, Cuba. The six to eight week programme is the start of a promising opportunity for young Belizean cyclists to perfect their craft and improve Belize’s image on the world stage. Hamilton, who is […]
Twenty-seven years ago, when the Northern Highway was little more than a two lane potholed track, George Betson leased a piece of land at mile two from government. Today, with prime Belize City commercial lots selling at a premium, he finds that because he failed to develop the land, his lease has been cancelled. This […]
It’s déjà vu all over again as for the second time in three weeks butane importers are threatening to stop sales if government does not agree to a five dollar per cylinder price increase. Although they have not yet even engaged the appropriate government officials in dialogue, the gas dealers today made it clear that […]
More details have emerged regarding the eviction of several hundred illegal Guatemalan settlers who have set up communities inside of Belizean territory. Ambassador James Murphy, a member of Belize’s negotiating team, confirmed to News 5 that the two settlements along the border are being treated in a slightly different manner. The southernmost of the two, […]
Belize City Police are searching hard for Deon Hyde-Smith, the suspect wanted in connection with a spate of shootings and robberies of Chinese owned shops on Boxing Day in Belize City. Twenty-three year old Hyde-Smith is no stranger to crime and punishment. He was convicted of attempted carnal knowledge and robbery in October 1995 and […]
The government has published its official list of public and bank holidays for 2001. Following New Year’s Day on Monday the next extra day off will not come until Baron Bliss Day on Friday, March 9th. The Easter Holidays run form April 13th through 16th, while Labour Day falls on Tuesday, May 1st. Commonwealth Day […]
