Everyone wants a little extra money this time of year, but three people are under suspicion following allegations they tried to get that cash from someone else’s bank account. An alert member of staff at the Bank of Nova Scotia’s Belama division realized something was wrong when someone came into the branch Monday morning and […]
The Belize Tourism Board is reporting a hefty increase in tourist arrivals for the high season. B.T.B. figures from the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport indicate that arrivals are up thirty-five percent with two thousand more visitors arriving by air in Belize in November compared to the same time last year. Overall 1999 — minus […]
If you want to buy Belizean this Christmas, you’d better hurry. The three producers of local hams say their product is gaining in popularity, but due to a shortage of pigs they expect to sell out quickly this year. The following story comes courtesy of the Government Press Office. One of the most important purchases […]
Eleven months after it was appointed by the Prime Minister, the Political Reform Commission announced it will meet its one-year deadline shortly and will present its final report in January. After almost twelve months of study, public consultations, and deliberations on improvements that can be made to Belize’s democracy, the commission will share its recommendations […]
Traffic in Orange Walk Town, especially during the cane season, has long been a problem, but now residents can look forward to the construction of a bypass road to accommodate the cane trucks. The Caribbean Development Bank has approved a loan for nineteen million Belize dollars for the work. The two-lane bypass will go around […]
If your child has read any of the famous Pippi Longstocking books, or even seen the cartoon, they may enjoy a trip to the Leo Bradley Library over their Christmas vacation. Illustrations from books by Astrid Lindgren, the creator of these delightful books about an extraordinary little girl with red pigtails and superhuman strength, and […]
With accidents on the highways all too frequent, and other types of emergencies always a possibility, the Belize Emergency Response Team, BERT is continuing its training of emergency medical technicians, EMT. Those who successfully complete the courses can go on to join BERT ambulance teams or simply serve their communities in times of crisis. Today […]
These days Belizeans start their Christmas preparations weeks in advance and some may even be feeling a little panic when they realize it’s less than two weeks away. But when our grandparents were young, less time was spent on getting ready, and more on the celebrating. To find out more about the Ole Time Christmas […]
