The timing of the visit was a coincidence, but the mid celebration arrival of a high level Guatemalan delegation along with two facilitators for the peace process had the Ministry of Foreign Affairs–not to mention the press corps–working overtime today. The first piece of news to emerge from the airport’s VIP lounge was that of […]
For his part the Guatemalan Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs told journalists that a major concern of his government is the easing of tensions along the border. Ramiro Ordonez, Guatemalan Vice Foreign Minister “We believe that it is the objective of the military of both nations to maintain the peace, tranquility and security of the […]
While the diplomats were all smiles, and hostilities seemed to melt as fast as a snow cone at the Agricultural Show, nobody in the room was foolish enough to believe that a settlement of the century and a half old dispute would be easy. The reality of negotiations dictates that there be give and take […]
Two people who are neither Guatemalan nor Belizean, but will have a major impact on the negotiations are the facilitators, one nominated by each of the two parties to the dispute. Guatemala has appointed well-known U.S. international lawyer, Paul Reichler, while Belize has chosen veteran diplomat and former Commonwealth Secretary General Sir Shridath Ramphal. The […]
On Wednesday, the Belize Police Department will lay to rest one of their own men who died under mysterious circumstances at the Queen Street Police Station. Details are sketchy, but reports are that on Sunday night Onesimo Caliz, police constable number 64, was allegedly having an argument on the compound with his common law wife […]
Though the Cash for Guns scheme might have gotten some high-powered weapons off the street, a robbery today in Belize City proves that there are still plenty of guns in the hands of criminals. At around ten o’clock this morning, Victor Matus the owner of Matus Shop at 37-B Fairweather Street, was held at pistol […]
On the 10th of September Belizean motorists who pulled up to their favourite gas station were greeted with news of higher prices at the pump. Not even one holiday later drivers are going to get it again. With the acquisition cost of refined fuels rising in concert with world crude oil markets, the latest round […]
One of the traditions of the September Celebrations is an event called “Tribute to Belizean Patriots.” This year is special, however, as thousands will gather at the Belize City Centre to honour a man who is much more than just a patriot. George Price, the Father of Independence, will be recognized tonight as a National […]
Just a few months ago Belize was the setting for the movie “After the Storm.” The same title could also be used to describe much of Belize City this morning. High winds and torrential rains lashed the coast causing some unusual damage. One sign at the Texaco gas station on North Front Street was partially […]
If all you know about competitive paddling is the annual Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge, then watch this next story closely. The scene is the New River and the commentary comes courtesy of Orange Walk’s Centaur TV. Manuela Ayuso, Reporting As part of the September Celebrations in Orange Walk, 11 teams, 3 from the Orange […]
