Despite cries from some segments of the tourism industry that adverse publicity from both the local and international media about Hurricane Mitch had seriously affected their “season” the government says tourist arrivals actually increased over last year. The Belize Tourist Board says there was a nine percent increase in tourist arrivals during 1998 at the […]
Arrivals may be up, but one departure was delayed this afternoon at the Philip S.W. Goldson as a group of tourists had a bit of excitement when police and airport security boarded their flight. Two passengers were taken into custody, but no, the couple wasn’t detained on suspicion of drug trafficking. It seems they hadn’t […]
To combat crime and protect the children of Dangriga, the police will help the community enforce new rules to keep minors off the streets. A meeting was held last night with police at the request of the Town Board and citizens including teachers and members of the Ministries of Health and Human Development. It was […]
A year ago twenty-five year old Cruz Enrique Barerra Alvarenga was killed during an incident outside a bar in Salvapan in the Cayo District, reportedly by police constable Javier Alvarez. This week a preliminary inquiry began before Belmopan Magistrate, Robert Ordonez. A civil suit has been filed by Barerra’s family against Alvarez, the offices of […]
The Higher Education Inter-ministerial Task Force held its inaugural meeting this morning at the Belize Institute of Management. The Task Force is responsible for upgrading, reorganizing and incorporating the Belize College of Agriculture, The Belize Teachers College and other institutions like the School of Nursing so that tertiary level institutions can establish the University of […]
“No Woman No Cry,” ” War” and “Redemption Song” are just a few of the many songs Reggae giant Bob Marley made famous. To celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday, the Government House invites you to view a portrait exhibition being held as part of a regional tribute to the man who has influenced so many musicians […]
It was a day of food, dance, music and culture last Friday as twenty-two primary schools converged on the village of Douglas to celebrate the cultures of Orange Walk. C.T.V. 3 has provided us with the following report on an exciting day for the children of this northern district. Parents and educators are constantly worried […]
When we think about Valentine’s Day, we often think of young couples buying gifts for each other or going out for dinner to celebrate their love. But what about those people who have been married, not just for ten or even fifteen years, but for decades? What’s their secret? With Valentine’s Day this Sunday, Hyacinth […]
