The official ceremonies marking Independence Day are anticipated less for the pomp and pageantry than for a chance to hear two different perspectives on the state of the nation. Having offered his detailed views last week in Belmopan, Prime Minister Said Musa on Thursday morning could afford to present the broad historical view and appeal […]
For his part the opposition leader used the opportunity to zero in on specific government policies that his party found lacking. Dean Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “The newly revived claim to our country by the Republic of Guatemala is as real as it is unjust. We are thankful that there is a semblance of […]
The Central Bank report referred to by the Leader of the Opposition raises major questions about the government’s economic policies. While the deliberate expansionist thrust of those policies has been clearly enunciated, principally by Budget Minister Ralph Fonseca, they have never before come under attack from a source as credible as the Central Bank itself–or […]
In crime news, the 21st did not go by without its share of violence. Thursday night at around 7:30, a man was injured by gunfire while attempting to flee from the police. Witnesses told News Five that they saw Emerson Talbert, better known as Puerto Rican, dashing into a yard on Wagner’s Lane with his […]
On Thursday evening as most Belizeans were well into their independence celebrations, halfway around the world the nation was making its debut in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Emma Wade, one of only two athletes representing Belize, was entered in the one hundred metres and Channel Five broadcast the event live. She runs in lane 5, […]
September celebrations usually come to a close on the 21st, but there is still one event remaining on the calendar. The Belize Arts Council and the September Celebrations Committee are joining forces to entertain the public with a National Comedy Contest. The event starts at 7:00 this evening on the grounds of the Arts Council […]
Tonight’s comedy contest may signal the end of official celebrations, but next week another major milestone will be celebrated by Belize’s ruling political party. On September 29th the People’s United Party marks its 50th anniversary. To commemorate the historic occasion the post office has released a new set of stamps. Elston Wade, Acting Postmaster General […]
He is among Belize’s most talented and durable performers, but John Watler has yet to translate that talent into celebrity or salary. Fortunately that hasn’t stopped him from doing what he does best. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Belizean storyteller, John Alexander Watler has produced his first audio release after entertaining Belizeans with folklore for the past […]
Following the official speeches and parade on the 21st morning, the mood mellowed considerably in the afternoon as the traditional street party was held in Belize City. News Five’s Jose Sanchez and Rick Romero interrupted their own holiday to bring us some sights and sounds. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Traditionally, the Independence Day celebrations have been […]
