We’re not sure if the gunman was attracted by the newly raised prices for butane, but this morning the offices of one of the nation’s largest gas dealers was the victim of an armed robbery. At around ten-thirty a lone dark-skinned man walked into the offices of Southern Choice Butane Gas Company on the Northern […]
That bizarre string of drug related kidnappings is gradually being resolved. Yesterday the two suspects in the second kidnapping of Juan Mendoza were brought into Belize City Magistrate’s Court. They are seventeen-year-old Michael Heusner of Courtney Crescent and nineteen year old Noel Barrow of Consuelo Street, both in Belize City. The pair was charged with […]
Most of the news coming out of the sugar industry these days has not been encouraging, but today at least there were some signs that things are not getting any worse. The U.S. Embassy has announced that Belize’s allocation under the 2002-2003 tariff rate quota will remain unchanged. That means that over the next twelve […]
At a ceremony held this morning in Belize City, Minister of Human Development Dolores Balderamos Garcia appointed a dozen members of the newly created National Committee on Community Service. Jacqueline Woods reports that the volunteers will form part of a multi-faceted programme to reduce crime…and the root causes of crime. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The twelve […]
With the success of the Coca Cola Spelling Bee and the popularity of NDACC’s annual drug quiz, it seems that competition is becoming an integral part of mass education. Today the people pushing for better nutrition took the opportunity to promote their big quiz coming in October. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The ad, produced by the […]
The recent announcement by the Government of Belize that butane prices would increase significantly come this Sunday was greeted coolly by consumers. And when the list of new prices was read, more than one person might have noticed that in the midst of five dollar price hikes for most of the country, customers in Dangriga […]
Calling all football fans…this weekend, you can pick, chose and refuse which games you want to watch in different parts of the country. According to the Belize Premier Football League, as part of the official opening of the Regent Insurance Anniversary Cup 2002-2003, there will be four hotly contested match-ups: Griga United against Corozal Victory […]
On Monday, Mexicans and Belizeans alike will unite to celebrate our northern neighbour’s Independence Day. In addition to the beer, tacos and mechanical rides, this year’s festivities will include the promotion of business, education and culture. Tonight at the Mexican Cultural Institute, an archaeological exhibition and conference will explore our related histories under the theme: […]
On Saturday, as many as six thousand young people from all over Belize are expected to assemble at the B.T.L. Park as part of Youth Fest. The event is being organized by the Belize Youth Movement, the youth arm of the People’s United Party, and coordinators say the activity promises to entertain and educate the […]
It is the biggest business exhibition of the year and has become a favourite of bargain hunters during the September celebrations. A short while ago News 5’s Janelle Chanona headed out to Princess Margaret Drive to see what’s new at Expo 2002. Janelle Chanona, Reporting This afternoon, official opening ceremonies were held on the grounds […]
