There is trouble at the border tonight and we are not referring to illegal Guatemalan settlements in Toledo. Instead the problems centre around the frontier post at Benque Viejo and the role of a newly created government body which may have overstepped its authority. That body, the Border Management Agency, has been ordered by the […]
As Belizeans, we are known as a proud people… but pride does not always translate into patriotism. Today the Ministry of Human Development took a step to promote nationalistic feelings in our young people as part of its Civic Education Programme. Jose Sanchez was on hand for the flag raising at St. John Vianney Primary […]
A thirty-five year old Belize City man is fighting for his life at the K.H.M.H. after being shot Sunday night. He is James Whylie of Tanoomah Street. An eyewitness told News 5 that around 10:40 p.m. on Sunday a group of young men in a black car drove up to Whylie’s home, called him out […]
The Rotaract Club of Belize will be staging a fashion show to raise funds for education. The two-hour long production takes place at the Belize Biltmore Plaza on Saturday night at 7:30. According to the show’s co-ordinator, Kimberley Vasquez, the night will offer a preview of the latest styles for spring. Kimberley Vasquez, Coordinator “You […]
After four years of song writing and studio work, Belizean Albert Gill has released his debut CD titled “Tribute to a king”. Gill, a former singer and musician with the Harmonettes Band, says the inspiration for his twelve track CD came from reggae legend, the late Bob Marley. Albert Gill, Musician “I started writing music […]
The Image Factory has become well known as the nation’s premier art gallery, but behind the paintings and sculptures a successful publishing operation has been slowly gathering steam. Jose Sanchez reports on the two latest additions to the library. Amado Chan, Reciting “The Phantom Bus” “Kevin rides high On a dream Heavy with dark clouds […]
