To each of us, whether at work or home, the electrical blackout which struck today was either a minor nuisance or a major interruption in our lives. But what we may not have known as we sat in a dark office or stood over a cold iron, is that the entire northern three-quarters of the […]
There is distressing news tonight from the world of archeology, where it seems one of Belize’s most interesting repositories of ancient Maya culture has been violated. The Chechem Ha cave on Cayo’s Vaca Plateau had been accidentally discovered in 1989 by area residents. It was found to hold dozens of Maya pots, plates and bowls […]
The Minister of Sugar Industries and Local Government, and Latin American Affairs Florencio Marin represented Belize at a CARICOM Heads of Government conference in Suriname last week. High on the meeting’s agenda was the United States’ imposition of sanctions against the European Union Banana Import Marketing Regime. The CARICOM Heads issued a statement condemning the […]
As part of its “Internet for Schools” program, B.T.L. has assisted two educational institutions in the Cayo District to go on line. Last Friday B.T.L. signed agreements to provide The Belize College of Agriculture students with free Internet access and upgraded Sacred Heart College’s dial up to dedicated Internet access. B.T.L. began its “Internet for […]
The Ministry of National Security today received medical equipment and office supplies valued at approximately three hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Minister of National Security Jorge Espat told News Five that these supplies came about due to negotiations he had earlier this year with the Miami Medical Team Foundation. Jorge Espat, Minister of National Security […]
This morning the Minister of Health, Servulo Baeza launched the CLAB Information System at the Government Medical Lab. The computer network system provided by the Pan American Health Organization, PAHO, costs over sixty thousand U.S. dollars and comprises a number of computers and printers linked to a main server. The new system will facilitate and […]
Two years ago, the Women’s Issues Network of Belize made a commitment to renew the organization after a four-year lull. Today WIN and its fifteen members are working as hard as ever to create opportunities for women to progress. On Saturday the organization will be having its first big activity since regrouping. According to Gayla […]
Two exhibitions being organized by BOWAND are also being held as part of Women’s Week. One of the shows, which focuses primarily on women’s arts and crafts opened last night at the Image Factory. The large group show is being coordinated by Pamela Braun and includes the work of Donatila Chun, Stellie Jeffries, Emerita Gonzales, […]
