A new border tax has prompted complaints from Belizeans and protests from across the border. The twenty-dollar per person fee went into effect today for all tourists who depart Belize by land, whether at the northern or western borders. The fee will be used to fund the activities of the newly created Border Management agency, […]
In what is believed to be the first eviction of Guatemalan settlers since four Belizean law enforcement officers were kidnapped by the Guatemalan Army in February, BDF and police personnel today served an expulsion order on illegal immigrants near the border. The forty-five Guatemalans had set up two farming settlements deep in Toledo’s Columbia River […]
Whether it was an honest mistake or a deliberate act of obfuscation, we cannot be sure, but police today have given a significantly different version of what transpired Monday at Hattieville Prison. Contrary to what we and other news media were told yesterday afternoon by prison authorities, it now appears that inmate Eugene Martinez did […]
Prime Minister Said Musa this morning paid a visit to the Stann Creek Valley. His visit comes at a time when a financially reinvigorated citrus industry promises both economic hope and environmental fear. At a meeting with Del Oro, the British owned company, which has purchased Belize Food Products and the Citrus Company of Belize, […]
The Lions of Belize have a new leader. He is Dr. Chris Bennett. Bennett was installed in ceremonies held on Sunday in Belize City. His plans for the 2000-2001 year include the revival of commitments from existing clubs in District Fifty-Nine and the formation of new clubs in downtown Belize City, Ladyville, Burrell Boom, Caye […]
“Progress brings problems” is a slogan used by government long ago to describe the teething pains young countries often go through in the process of development. A typical application of the slogan’s intent occurred this morning at a southside shopping area attempting to make the transition from old to new. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting On July […]
Belize is no stranger to missionaries from abroad; in fact if research was done, those fresh-faced Americans would probably be found to comprise a significant portion of our tourist arrivals. But in today’s competitive world it’s not enough just to proclaim the word of the Lord; you’ve got to have a special angle. Jacqueline Woods, […]
Today, the media was briefed on the construction of the new satellite city at mile thirty-one on the Western Highway. Carolyn Trench Sandiford, the project coordinator says while the work has been delayed by inclement weather, most of the land clearing is complete and they are looking at starting the next phase of the project, […]
The University of Belize is now a reality. This afternoon, the official inaugural ceremony for the University was held at its new headquarters in Belmopan. The University’s President Dr. Angel Cal outlined the various challenges of the University since it is a brand new era in Belizean Education. Martin Cuellar, Vice President, Student Affairs “The […]
