The notion of Belizean art in public places may so far be confined to roundabout sculptures in Belmopan and the western entrance to the old capital–but there is a growing movement afoot, and this morning News 5’s Janelle Chanona nearly tripped over it. Janelle Chanona, Reporting Amid the hustle and bustle of downtown Belize City, […]
Due to Independence Day, the next newscast will be on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2002.
For two days he had remained silent while the local and foreign architects of the proposals to end the Guatemalan claim explained them to anyone who would listen. But this afternoon Prime Minister Said Musa stepped up and put his not inconsiderable weight firmly in favour of a settlement. Janelle Chanona reports. Prime Minister Said […]
It once carried the nickname of Rambo Town, based on its reputation as home to ruthless gunslingers who shot first and asked questions later. The image of Orange Walk may have softened in recent years, but this morning a cold blooded murder reminded residents that old ways die hard. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods reports from […]
In other crime news, a Belize City man is tonight recovering from chop wounds inflicted by an angry woman. Twenty-two year old Elbert Anderson told police that around 7:30 on Wednesday night he was buying boledo at the corner of Central American Boulevard and Freedom Street when he was accosted by a woman be knew, […]
In the first breakout since Hattieville Prison came under private management, two inmates are tonight on the loose. Two seventeen year old Guatemalans, Oscar Cardosa and Miguel Angel Gregorio, were working outside the prison compound on a labour gang on Tuesday morning when they slipped away from their supervisors. Although the two men carried machetes, […]
Details are still sketchy but tonight, Corozal police are investigating the mysterious deaths of two men from Paraiso Village. According to police, the men, identified as thirty-three year old Enrique Sosa and twenty-nine year old Adrian Villanueva, were found dead with their hands and feet bound, six miles north of Corozal Town on the Northern […]
The PUP manifesto promise to build ten thousand houses is a familiar political mantra, but a less well known commitment involves the establishment of Houses of Culture in every district. With Belize City and Benque Viejo already operating, today was Orange Walk’s turn to join the cultural revolution. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Orange Walk’s House of […]
He modestly calls himself the Calypso King of the World–and there are few who would dispute his royalty. With a Trinidadian passport in the name of Slinger Francisco, the man who touched down at the P.G.I.A. today is the quintessential Caribbean entertainer. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This morning, popular Calypsonian “The Mighty Sparrow” and his band, […]
Anyone who’s ever been married knows that at some point the honeymoon must come to an end. That moment in the marital relationship between Government and Opposition arrived this morning when UDP Leader Dean Barrow, while admitting that his spouse was not a bad person, laid down a list of changes that would have to […]
While Belizeans were busy today trying to digest the proposals and wade through the political spin, our thoughts could not help but wander across the border. After speaking to Guatemalans and reading their newspapers on the internet, the clear impression is emerging that not only are anti-government elements opposed to the proposals, but the government’s […]
After seeing Tuesday’s presentation, it is clear that Belize’s facilitator, Sir Shridath Ramphal, is nothing if not an optimist. And while no observer has doubted Ramphal’s work ethic, dedication and job performance, a number of observers, including the Leader of the Opposition, have noted that his exuberance can sometimes give the appearance of calculated exaggeration. […]
While the proposals to end the Guatemalan claim dominate the headlines, last night many Belizeans were forced to turn their attention to more immediate concerns. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It’s safe to say that most residents in the Belize District did not get much sleep after a prolonged power outage kept them in […]
At the centre of any government’s economic programme is the desire to provide jobs for its citizens. And while job creation is crucial, so too is the ability to match the pool of available skills with the demands of the market. Today in Belize City a new project was unveiled by the Ministry of Labour […]
In crime news, a member of the police force has been placed under arrest and charged with theft. It is alleged that constable Robert Williams tried to wap (dupe) a fellow officer out of his share of a seven hundred and ninety-six dollar paycheck that was made out in both officers’ names. Williams will go […]
Finally, for those Belize City viewers who like a good fireworks show, don’t worry, help is on the way. In a ceremony held today the Ambassador of Taiwan confirmed that his government will be contributing twenty thousand dollars towards what promises to be a spectacular pyrotechnic show on independence eve. The display, to be provided […]
It was a day that was long awaited by thousands of Belizeans. Indeed the waiting–over two years–was so long that right up until last month there was some doubt that the facilitators would even be able to come up with any proposals at all. But they have…and today those proposals–put together by Sir Shridath Ramphal […]
After much anticipation and emotions that ran high, there was varied reaction to the proposals. We once again would like to join reporter Janelle Chanona and News Director Stewart Krohn at the Radisson. Stewart Krohn “Thank you Ernesto. Indeed there was no shortage of comments. Anyone who was in the room, because of the way […]
Dean Lindo, Former UDP Leader “I think that it will be a no vote. What I think, I haven’t read the proposals yet. In fact we were supposed to have been given the proposals, and what we got was an executive summary as it were. I’ve heard what Sir Shridath Ramphal has said, and I […]
Dean Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “I think this was an extremely useful exercise. Clearly people will need some time to digest what they’ve heard, to look at the proposals in black and white. But I certainly believe that there really is no room for us to be accusing those that participated in the facilitation […]
Janelle Chanona “And of course today wouldn’t have been a press conference if there wasn’t a question and answer section, which included members from the media and concerned citizens. Fielding most of those questions was Belize’s facilitator Sir Shridath Ramphal.” Stewart Krohn “I’ve got to say a word about Sir Shridath Ramphal. This is a […]
Janelle Chanona “Something that we touched on earlier today was the fact that today is historic not only for Belize, but for the Organisation of American States. This is the first time the OAS has been involved in something like this. And to be sure if this process if successful, it will be used as […]
Believe it or not, there was other news in Belize today and amidst getting ready for today’s event at the Radisson we managed to gather at least some of it. In the Cayo District a man has been charged with murder arising out of an incident on Saturday night. Twenty-four year old Gilbert Martinez was […]
Whether you call it C.E.T. or just “CET”, the Centres for Employment Training have become a fundamental part of Belize’s educational system. Today the people in charge of those centres met to see what the future holds for vocational education. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting You may not be familiar with its name but […]
On Wednesday, The House of Culture invites you to an historical September celebration. The Ode To Independence, which is scheduled to be performed at the Princess Hotel, is a treat that Belizeans do not see everyday. According to one of the organizers, Jason Guerrero, they are encouraging the public, especially students, to attend the event. […]
