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The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute may be a mouthful of words to pronounce, but its mission is pretty straightforward: preserve and sustainably develop a vital part of Belize’s territory. Jose Sanchez was in Belmopan this morning when the Zonians presented their recommendations to government. Jose Sanchez, Reporting With the bulk of Belize’s population […]
Written on February 15, 2001 | Posted in
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While much of Belize City languished in a post Valentine’s stupor, one corner of the old capital was kicking up some dust. Ann-Marie Williams reports. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting This Valentines social for senior citizens may have been a day late, however, judging from the over fifty participants who dressed for the occasion, it was no […]
Written on February 15, 2001 | Posted in
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In Belize he has already been bestowed with the nation’s highest honour, that of National Hero. Today George Price stood front and centre on the regional stage where he was conferred with the Order of CARICOM, the most prestigious recognition that regional body has to offer. The ceremony, which formed part of the opening of […]
Written on February 14, 2001 | Posted in
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While Guatemala tries to deal with the relocation of the three illegal settlements of Machaquila, Rio Blanco and Valentin Camp, as well as the recently discovered encampment at Edwards Central, the Belize Defence Force remains active in the border area as the guarantor of the nation’s territorial sovereignty. Today the man who holds the portfolio […]
Written on February 14, 2001 | Posted in
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The Belmopan City Council today received a twenty thousand dollar donation from the Republic of China. The money, handed over by Ambassador Charles Tsai to Mayor Anthony Chanona, will be used in the Council’s street sign project. Their intention is to replace all present street signs in the city with new higher visibility ones, in […]
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The information super highway, a gateway to a sometimes chaotic world, is being offered structure in Belize. University Management Limited, an offshoot of the University of Belize, is proposing that businesses and anyone wanting to identify their website with the country, should punctuate their site with Belize’s top level domain name, .bz. Registrar for the […]
Written on February 14, 2001 | Posted in
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On Sundays they preach in different churches, but today they spoke with a single voice. Ann-Marie Williams reports from the Radisson on the latest wrinkle in the Guatemalan claim. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting For the first time in our country’s history the leaders of Belize’s religious community joined hearts and hands to pray for Belize as […]
Written on February 14, 2001 | Posted in
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Just when we thought that our border problems with Guatemala were being sorted out, along come some new complications. The Ministry of National Security announced today that two new incursions by Guatemalan farmers have been discovered on Belizean territory. The first was found by a BDF patrol in the Edwards Central area of Toledo’s Columbia […]
Written on February 13, 2001 | Posted in
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Meanwhile, the process of removing three previously identified illegal settlements continues. Beginning Wednesday, representatives of Belize and Guatemala will visit the settlements of Machaquila, Rio Blanco and Valentin Camp to notify residents of the need to vacate the premises. The Belizean team consists of three employees of the Central Statistical Office: Elizabeth Talbert, Englebert Emmanuel […]
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In the case of both the new settlements and those identified months ago, it is the Belize Defence Force which bears the brunt of the work–in the first instance, discovery and as a last resort forcible expulsion. On Monday we asked the BDF’s boss, Minister of National Security Jorge Espat, if he’s happy with progress […]
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The two men who allegedly jacked the Belmopan City Council’s payroll on Friday had their day in court today… and they were joined by three others who are said to be in on the heist. Frank Elijio, a twenty-year-old student and Lionel Henry, an eighteen year-old labourer, both of Belize City have been jointly charged […]
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It may not have been a crime, but consumers in Belize City and environs are still feeling victimized nonetheless. Residents from Sand Hill to the city will be deprived of water at various times over the next two days and according to WASA spokesman Omar Silva, the cuts are unavoidable. Omar Silva, Public Relations Officer, […]
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The Government of Belize and the World Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, have signed three agreements that will provide more than seven hundred thousand dollars for the development of food production. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Cooperatives Daniel Silva, signed on behalf of the government. Daniel Silva, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries “These three projects […]
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Agriculture |
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During her whirlwind tour of the country, Belizeans became increasingly captivated by the charms of superstar Marion Jones. Last night millions of Americans got the chance as Marion was honoured by the ESPN television network on its annual ESPY award show. We join presenter Sylvestre Stallone on stage. Sylvestre Stallone “Here are the nominees for […]
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He is a man whose talents extend to the worlds of science and literature, but it is his art that has made Nigerian Stephen Okeke a well-known figure in Belize. Today the sculptor, famous for his massive bronze statues, unveiled a smaller piece that will allow people to collect his work–and make an important statement […]
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If you haven’t arranged your gift by the time you’re watching this newscast, then you’re nearly out of time. And if you have to ask “out of time for what?” then you’re really beyond help. Ann-Marie Williams explains. Ann-Marie Williams “Valentines Day is February fourteenth. History tells us we all have to be thankful for […]
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This is the week that according to the agreement signed in Washington, several hundred illegal Guatemalan settlers are supposed to return across the border from three sites in Belize. To find out exactly how the people involved feel about it, News 5’s Stewart Krohn and Amandala’s Melvin Flores traveled to the settlement of Machaquila. Located […]
Written on February 12, 2001 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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Police in Belmopan have detained two men they believe highjacked the capital city’s payroll last week. The pair, as yet unidentified, will be taken to Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday where they are expected to be read charges of armed robbery. Police say they have recovered a sawed off shotgun and three thousand of the more […]
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The twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena will soon boast a new fire station. The facility will cost seventy-five thousand dollars and will be built by the firemen themselves. Today Minister of Home Affairs Dickie Bradley was on hand for the groundbreaking. Dickie Bradley, Minister of Home Affairs “What is happening in fact […]
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All Saints Primary School will soon have a new building to ease congestion in its classrooms. The two-storey structure, when finished, will house a kitchen and dining room for the feeding programme, three classrooms, a teacher’s lounge and four bathrooms. On hand for today’s groundbreaking ceremonies was Freetown area-representative Jorge Espat and All Saint’s Principal […]
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Leaving the country over the weekend was Prime Minister Said Musa. His first stop was the University of Kentucky in Louisville, where he is addressing the students and faculty, as well as meeting with potential investors. The university has a long history of cooperation with Belizean educational institutions. From the Blue Grass State Musa will […]
Written on February 12, 2001 | Posted in
Foreign Affairs |
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News from Hattieville prison usually comes in two varieties: bad, namely beatings and breakouts, and good, consisting of donations and rehabilitations. Today was one of Hattieville’s better days… as Jose Sanchez found out. Jose Sanchez, Reporting The Prison Department has embarked on a new era of rehabilitation. It has instituted a three phase Victim Awareness […]
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Good evening I’m James Adderley and you’re locked into this version of Sports Monday. The mad rush to make the six-team BFL football playoffs continued into week XIV with Kulture Yabra looking to improve its options going down the stretch. However, Real Verdes after climbing all the way from the bottom of the standings to […]
Written on February 12, 2001 | Posted in
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When members of Belize’s negotiating team returned home to Belize on Thursday, they not only brought the report of the OAS appointed border surveyor; they also brought his map. That map was shown publicly for the first time on Thursday night’s One on One show featuring negotiators Assad Shoman and Fred Martinez. Martinez first explained […]
Written on February 9, 2001 | Posted in
Social Issues |
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The Belmopan City Council found themselves strapped for cash today when three of their workers were held up and robbed of the weekly payroll. Around 10:30 this morning, City Council employees Sebastian Morales, Andy Avila and Wilhelm Coye, left the Belize Bank in a truck with the payroll of nine thousand, five hundred and fifty […]
Written on February 9, 2001 | Posted in
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