Just when we thought that our border problems with Guatemala were being sorted out, along come some new complications. The Ministry of National Security announced today that two new incursions by Guatemalan farmers have been discovered on Belizean territory. The first was found by a BDF patrol in the Edwards Central area of Toledo’s Columbia […]
Meanwhile, the process of removing three previously identified illegal settlements continues. Beginning Wednesday, representatives of Belize and Guatemala will visit the settlements of Machaquila, Rio Blanco and Valentin Camp to notify residents of the need to vacate the premises. The Belizean team consists of three employees of the Central Statistical Office: Elizabeth Talbert, Englebert Emmanuel […]
In the case of both the new settlements and those identified months ago, it is the Belize Defence Force which bears the brunt of the work–in the first instance, discovery and as a last resort forcible expulsion. On Monday we asked the BDF’s boss, Minister of National Security Jorge Espat, if he’s happy with progress […]
The two men who allegedly jacked the Belmopan City Council’s payroll on Friday had their day in court today… and they were joined by three others who are said to be in on the heist. Frank Elijio, a twenty-year-old student and Lionel Henry, an eighteen year-old labourer, both of Belize City have been jointly charged […]
It may not have been a crime, but consumers in Belize City and environs are still feeling victimized nonetheless. Residents from Sand Hill to the city will be deprived of water at various times over the next two days and according to WASA spokesman Omar Silva, the cuts are unavoidable. Omar Silva, Public Relations Officer, […]
The Government of Belize and the World Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, have signed three agreements that will provide more than seven hundred thousand dollars for the development of food production. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Cooperatives Daniel Silva, signed on behalf of the government. Daniel Silva, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries “These three projects […]
During her whirlwind tour of the country, Belizeans became increasingly captivated by the charms of superstar Marion Jones. Last night millions of Americans got the chance as Marion was honoured by the ESPN television network on its annual ESPY award show. We join presenter Sylvestre Stallone on stage. Sylvestre Stallone “Here are the nominees for […]
He is a man whose talents extend to the worlds of science and literature, but it is his art that has made Nigerian Stephen Okeke a well-known figure in Belize. Today the sculptor, famous for his massive bronze statues, unveiled a smaller piece that will allow people to collect his work–and make an important statement […]
If you haven’t arranged your gift by the time you’re watching this newscast, then you’re nearly out of time. And if you have to ask “out of time for what?” then you’re really beyond help. Ann-Marie Williams explains. Ann-Marie Williams “Valentines Day is February fourteenth. History tells us we all have to be thankful for […]
