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With most Belizean eyes on the upcoming holiday weekend, few of us outside the weather bureau have noticed a disturbance in the Western Caribbean that may quite literally throw some water on our celebrations. At six o’clock this evening tropical depression number nine was located just off the coast of Nicaragua at latitude fourteen point […]
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Five members of the British Parliament are in Belize on a goodwill visit. The group is made up of MPs Diane Abbot, John Robertson, Robert Walter, Bruce Gricott and Chris Ruane. This morning they met with the Prime Minister, Governor General and Mayor of Belmopan, as well as the British High Commissioner. Some of the […]
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Also visiting Belize this week is CARICOM Secretary General Edwin Carrington. This afternoon Carrington was presented with Belize’s Order of Distinction by Governor General Sir Colville Young. The award recognises Carrington’s contribution to regional integration and Belize’s place in the Caribbean Community. According to the CARICOM chief, Belize holds a special place in his heart. […]
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Five Belizeans have been selected as recipients of postgraduate scholarships in the United Kingdom. The one-year of study at top universities is sponsored by the British High Commission under the Chevening Scholarships Programme. This year’s scholars are; Inspector of Police Elodio Aragon Junior, who will study for a master’s degree in criminology at the University […]
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In related news, applications are now being solicited from Belizeans for the Ashcroft International Scholarships to study business in Britain. Three scholarships are available each year to Belizean residents between seventeen and twenty-one years of age and will lead to a bachelors degree in business administration from Anglia Polytechnic University in Chelmsford, England. The scholarships […]
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Tonight at seven at Holy Redeemer Parish Hall, the annual tribute to Belizean patriots will be held. And while every year’s honourees are special, this year’s ceremony will have extraordinary significance. Philip Goldson, the legendary politician and patriot will be awarded with the Order of Belize. News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams took a brief look back […]
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Over the long weekend Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires will be doing their thing at the Belize City Centre, San Pedro and Cayo…but this year in addition to making music, leading band members are working with local musicians to advance their skills…not on the stage but in the boardroom. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Musicians from across […]
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Musicians were not the only ones at the House of Culture today and Jacqueline Woods took the opportunity to speak to a few of the facility’s younger visitors. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It may not be on the September celebrations calendar of events, but primary school students have been taking time out of their classrooms and […]
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While the word most often used to describe this year’s September celebrations is “pilinky,” the patriotic spirit of the nation’s artists seems anything but. On Thursday morning at 8:30, the new Western Highway roundabout will be christened with what is certain to become a city landmark. The Visible Hand was designed by SJC student Joseph […]
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