It is a by-election for a single town board seat that will have absolutely no effect on the balance of political power in Benque Viejo or anywhere else. But don’t tell that to the dozens of high-powered national political figures who descended on the hills of Benque like a swarm of red and blue locusts. […]
There may have been an election going on, but that didn’t stop the Elections and Boundaries Commission from holding its annual Voter Appreciation Day. Using displays, quizzes and one on one contact, the staff of the commission explained to students and the general public the mechanics of the registration and voting process, emphasising the importance […]
The Commonwealth Heads of Government have affirmed their support for Belize’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. According to a release from the government press office, the leaders meeting in Coolum, Australia have endorsed the current O.A.S. facilitation process and called upon member states to contribute generously to any fund which may be created as part […]
When the Prime Minister returns to Belize later this week, he will have one more item to add to his already crowded agenda of concerns. The Belize National Teachers Union, unhappy with the lack of progress on contract negotiations with government, has scheduled a number of demonstrations to show their displeasure. According to a B.N.T.U. […]
They are some of the earliest souvenirs of family life: those first colourful scrawls that for many parents are no less important than a Picasso or Rembrandt. Today Ann-Marie found a roomful of this special artwork. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting These brightly coloured pieces of paper are often reduced to trash around the house, but for […]
With crime emerging as the number one concern of Belizean citizens, there is no shortage of advice on how to improve the situation. Unfortunately, most of that advice is based on little more than gut feeling and raw emotion. For the last two weeks, a team of criminal justice professionals from Northern Michigan University has […]
An overflow crowd was on hand at Club Calypso last night for week three of Channel 5’s Karaoke Television. Six contestants sang their hearts out, but only one could emerge as the winner. William Neal, Host, K-TV “Our winner for tonight is Rohjani Perriott.” (Rohjani sings “Nobody’s supposed to be here.”) Rohjani Perriott joins Osvaldo […]
It’s a part of an educational system that could easily be neglected, but in Belize is very much at the forefront. Ann-Marie Williams reports. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting The School Health and Physical Education Services, SHAPES, met this morning to officially launch its National Advisory Council. Of the thirteen members comprising the council drawn for NGOs, […]
