There are Guatemalans on the border, a Supreme Court Justice is under fire and there is no shortage of criminal activity… but tonight we choose to focus on the positive. That means the achievements of a ninety-four year old Belizean who today received recognition for a lifetime of service to his country… and his planet. […]
The Bar Association of Belize held its annual general meeting last night and a new slate of officers was elected. Derek Courtenay is the new president, while Rodwell Williams, Michel Chebat and Edwin Flowers will serve as vice president, secretary and treasurer respectively. The vote is seen by observers as a referendum on the initiative […]
In related news, Attorney General Godfrey Smith continues in his drive to raise the level of professionalism in the legal field. The A.G.’s Ministry, in conjunction with the Bar Association, has published the first volume of the Belize Law Review. The Review is a mixture of case summaries and articles by local and foreign members […]
It took a while, but a man who escaped from prison almost eight years ago, is finally back behind bars. Roy Gordon Junior was arrested by police for possession of a crack pipe, but gave his name only as “Noche”. Suspicious officers ran a quick fingerprint check, which revealed that he was the same man […]
Despite dramatic gains by the tourism industry, agriculture remains the largest sector of Belize’s economy, both in terms of revenue and employment. Today agriculturists from across the nation gathered in San Estevan in the Orange Walk District for the Ministry of Agriculture’s annual review. Over the course of the two-day meeting officials from each district […]
The National Sports Council has started a pilot programme in which cyclists travel to Havana to train amongst Cuba’s best. Quinton “The Baddest” Hamilton was the first athlete to enroll in the programme and has just returned from his six week intensive exercise. He says he’s more than ready to get back into competition. Quinton […]
The Inter-American Development Bank is offering scholarships for Belizeans who want to pursue their master’s degree during the 2001 to 2002 academic year. IDB Public Relations Officer William Neal filled us in on the details. William Neal, Public Relations Officer, IDB “Well the Japan IDB scholarship is one of three scholarships that the bank offers. […]
The Young Artist Association is putting on a post Valentine show for romantic youths called “It’s All About Love.” Organiser, for the show, Neal Hall, says it’s a treat for the entire family. Neal Hall, Organiser “It’s all about love. Whether you’re in love, whether you were in love, whether your last love was a […]
If you drive a car and live or work on the southside of Belize City you may want to take note of this next story. Jose Sanchez “Starting Monday, the noise in this area usually associated with traffic will be replaced with the industrial sounds of heavy duty equipment. The junction at the corner of […]
