When they were being continuously detained by police they told the media that it was a case of official harassment. Now that they have been formally charged with the hit and run murder of an officer, the four men and their supporters have become even more vocal in their criticism of police. This morning I […]
The U.S. Peace Corps may have a higher public profile but its British Counterpart, Voluntary Service Overseas has been quietly working in Belize since the 1960’s. This year V.S.O., a charitable organization with professional volunteers in 59 countries, celebrates its 40th anniversary. There are currently 21 V.S.O.’s in Belize, working with both government and NGO’s […]
St. Luke Methodist School on Mahogany Street continues to benefit from a unique program initiated by Texaco. The company has adopted the school as part of its efforts at community involvement and today donated books and shelves for the library, as well as a computer, printer, software and staff training. Texaco’s support for St. Luke’s […]
Cattle ranchers have managed to control the spread of screwworm among their livestock, but that is not the only threat affecting their herds. Blackleg is once again reappearing in Belize and officials are concerned. According to a release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, two young animals in the Cayo District have died after contracting […]
In news from the political front, opposition leader Said Musa has sent off a letter to the Prime Minister and its not to invite him to a cocktail party. In his communication, Musa draws the attention of the P.M. to what he claims is a breach of Section 121 of the Constitution of Belize by […]
s Five’s attempts to get comments from the two men at the center of the allegations were unsuccessful as Belisle was not in office and Saldivar, we were told, is out campaigning with the Prime Minister. In a recent television program produced by RECONDEV however, Saldivar said he saw no problem, constitutional or otherwise, with […]
In news from Guyana the three man CARICOM mission has embarked on what appears to be the difficult task of calming the nation. The mission is led by former Barbados Foreign Minister Sir Henry Forde and comprises former Commonwealth Secretary General Sir Shridath Rampal and UWI vice chancelor Sir Alistair McIntyre. But even as they […]
He is a fixture on the Belmopan literary scene but this morning Leroy Green chose Belize City as the venue to launch his latest publication. Patrick Jones was on hand at the Bliss. Beverly Smith Lopez, Dir., National Arts Council “She wriggled and giggled and oh how she giggled, and she stand, jump up and […]
