Belize Electricity Limited today released the results of its feasibility study on the Chalillo hydroelectric project… and to the surprise of absolutely no one the report says the project is economically sound. While even the executive summary gets a bit too technical for the layman, the study, conducted by the Canadian firm AGRA C.I. Power, […]
In related news, the environmental umbrella group BACONGO has issued a release condemning a proposed national sanitary landfill which would be located at mile twenty-seven and a half on the Western Highway. Using arguments that seem to have already been satisfactorily addressed by the exhaustive study which identified the site as the most appropriate, the […]
The Attorney General Godfrey Smith may be trying a new strategy by using well known defense attorney Simeon Sampson to prosecute a former gang leader but today it was business as usual as the case entered its second day. George “Junie Balls” McKenzie and Eugene Neal, charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition […]
Although Belize has no flights at midnight, some air travelers might be concerned about flying on the first of January just in case the Y2K bug works some mischief. But COCESNA, the air traffic control center for the region, which directs routes in the upper air space, says not to worry. The Honduras based agency […]
Even if you managed to get that package to the UK or United States in the post this week, it probably won’t get there in time for Christmas. You might get it there in time for New Year’s though, if you follow certain guidelines to help speed delivery. Janelle Chanona got some tips from the […]
Part of the enjoyment of sending parcels and Christmas cards of course are the Christmas stamps. This year, rather than the popular orchids of Belize, the Belize Postal Service has decided to depict religious icons from the Catholic faith. Public relations officer for the post office Verlene Arzu says the paintings chosen, two by unknown […]
As Belizeans get ready to celebrate the turning of the Century, the House of Culture has mounted an exhibition which gives a broad sampling of key events in Belizean history and politics over the past one hundred years. News Five spoke with Director Lita Krohn. Lita Krohn, Director, House of Culture “We have come a […]
Cities all over the world have to deal with the increasing problem of homelessness and it is no different in Belize City. We have our share of people who for one reason or another dig into the dirt boxes, beg or simply wander from one end of town to another. The general public either views […]
