The integrity of the Police Department is once again under question tonight as a policeman has been accused of using the fear surrounding the kidnapping of Menno Penner to extort money from a Mennonite businessman. P.C. Leonard Williams, who was detained on Friday night, was this morning charged in Belmopan Magistrate’s Court with extortion and […]
The Department of Human Development is sponsoring disabilities week this year under the theme, “Equal opportunities for all”. The week, which started on Sunday May 23rd and ends this Saturday May 29th, is packed with informative and entertaining activities countrywide. According to Human Development Department’s Acting Coordinator, Anna Williams, the theme has a special meaning. […]
It is estimated that seven to ten thousand people in Belize may be afflicted with the virus that causes AIDS. This situation has prompted the Alliance Against AIDS to host one of its first educational workshops since the organization was formed less than a year ago. The workshop, which is being held in conjunction with […]
Businesses throughout Belize are accustomed to taking in high school students as part of office practice or internship programs during the month of May. But this year one primary school decided to give some of their standard six students a little exposure to the world of work. Ontario Christian School in the Cayo District enlisted […]
If you went to the National Agriculture and Trade Show in Belmopan, you were in good company. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that over 27 thousand people enjoyed the event on Saturday and Sunday which included the usual livestock competitions as well as entertainment for the whole family. (Musical Montage) After a long absence, the […]
While most people were trying to get to the Agriculture Show Grounds in Belmopan this past weekend the quickest way possible, the twenty competitors in the Toyota Tour ’99 took the long route. The tour, which started at six o’clock on Sunday morning, took the Toyota drivers from Belize City through Burrell Boom, Hillbank, Gallon […]
Good evening, I’m James Adderley and welcome to this serving of Sports Monday. Sunday saw Juventus of Orange Walk make its fifth appearance in CONCACAF Champions Tournament play this season, still looking for its first win – hosting Saprissa of Costa Rica at the People’s Stadium in Orange Walk. We open to the official ceremonies […]
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