Tonight, Dangriga residents are drinking beer, juice or bottled water as their municipal water source is strongly believed to be contaminated. Residents were first alerted to the crisis when they witnessed the unusual sight of fish rising limp to the surface and river lobster crawling unto the banks. This amateur home video shows the scene […]
The excitement in the aftermath of the Gaylord’s fire hasn’t diminished. This morning, discount shoppers hoping to make a few good buys found themselves face to face with armed police officers blocking the door. News Five was on King’s Street today and the people there say, that for some reason, the store’s owner owes them […]
In Great Britain, billionaire Michael Ashcroft has been the subject of continuing controversy over his recent appointment to the House of Lords. In Belize he’s in the headlines because of a feud with aspiring billionaire Glenn Godfrey over their respective banking and telecommunications empires. Today’s news out of Buckingham Palace is sure to increase his […]
If the British press have any questions to ask about our newly minted knight, they shouldn’t have to go very far. The man who recommended him, Prime Minister Said Musa, just happens to be visiting London. According to a government press release Musa held talks on Thursday with Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinon. The discussion […]
In case you didn’t notice, June 15th marked the opening of lobster season. Today Belize City’s two fishing cooperatives, Northern and National, began to receive the first of what will become millions of tails that will eventually find there way to restaurants in the United States. While the rewards of lobsters are great for both […]
Despite Belize’s infatuation with 24-hour satellite television, it seems that publishing is alive and well. The latest volume off the press may not compete with Oprah, but it’s the kind of book that she would thoroughly enjoy. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The 14 women featured in the book, “Women of Belize” may come from different backgrounds, […]
It is the culmination of a long and grueling season and when it ends before dusk on Sunday, there will only be one champion. Janelle Chanona previews the final duel between Sagitun and Grigamandala. By all accounts, this football season has had more than its fair share of ups and downs. The national team found […]
