There was a time back in the 70’s and 80’s when the only mystery in government’s annual budget was how much the stamp tax and import duties were going to go up. These days it’s a different story and the budget speech is an opportunity for an activist administration to outline its strategy for development. […]
Over fifty Central American writers will join their local counterparts next week in Belize City. The occasion is the ninth International Congress of Central American Literature scheduled to take place at the Princess Hotel from February twenty-eighth to March second. According to planning committee chairman Dr. Roy Young, the congress also affords scholars an opportunity […]
A family fun day featuring children’s games, sporting activities, information booths and a concert gets underway at the BTL Park on Sunday. The day begins with a family fun run at 8:30 from the Pallotti Junction, goes along Princess Margaret Drive and ends at the park. According to YMCA’s Executive Director Carolyn Gentle, the fun […]
The Water and Sewerage Authority is being privatised and a prospectus has been released for interested investors. While Belizeans are being encouraged to purchase shares in the new entity, majority ownership is reserved for what is called a “strategic investor”, a company with a proven track record in the field of utility management. On last […]
The political convention season continues to blossom and this weekend the focus will be on the Caribbean Shores division. After knocking off Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel in 1998, one would have thought that incumbent representative and Minister of Health Joe Coye would have clear sailing. But no less than three challengers have decided to take […]
One look on the crowded streets and highways is proof positive that Belize’s love affair with the automobile– particularly the pickup truck and SUV–is as hot as ever. Today News 5’s Jose Sanchez made the rounds of new car dealers for a look under the hood of the upcoming auto show. Jose Sanchez, Reporting If […]
