It was a day that was long awaited by thousands of Belizeans. Indeed the waiting–over two years–was so long that right up until last month there was some doubt that the facilitators would even be able to come up with any proposals at all. But they have…and today those proposals–put together by Sir Shridath Ramphal […]
After much anticipation and emotions that ran high, there was varied reaction to the proposals. We once again would like to join reporter Janelle Chanona and News Director Stewart Krohn at the Radisson. Stewart Krohn “Thank you Ernesto. Indeed there was no shortage of comments. Anyone who was in the room, because of the way […]
Dean Lindo, Former UDP Leader “I think that it will be a no vote. What I think, I haven’t read the proposals yet. In fact we were supposed to have been given the proposals, and what we got was an executive summary as it were. I’ve heard what Sir Shridath Ramphal has said, and I […]
Dean Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “I think this was an extremely useful exercise. Clearly people will need some time to digest what they’ve heard, to look at the proposals in black and white. But I certainly believe that there really is no room for us to be accusing those that participated in the facilitation […]
Janelle Chanona “And of course today wouldn’t have been a press conference if there wasn’t a question and answer section, which included members from the media and concerned citizens. Fielding most of those questions was Belize’s facilitator Sir Shridath Ramphal.” Stewart Krohn “I’ve got to say a word about Sir Shridath Ramphal. This is a […]
Janelle Chanona “Something that we touched on earlier today was the fact that today is historic not only for Belize, but for the Organisation of American States. This is the first time the OAS has been involved in something like this. And to be sure if this process if successful, it will be used as […]
Believe it or not, there was other news in Belize today and amidst getting ready for today’s event at the Radisson we managed to gather at least some of it. In the Cayo District a man has been charged with murder arising out of an incident on Saturday night. Twenty-four year old Gilbert Martinez was […]
Whether you call it C.E.T. or just “CET”, the Centres for Employment Training have become a fundamental part of Belize’s educational system. Today the people in charge of those centres met to see what the future holds for vocational education. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting You may not be familiar with its name but […]
On Wednesday, The House of Culture invites you to an historical September celebration. The Ode To Independence, which is scheduled to be performed at the Princess Hotel, is a treat that Belizeans do not see everyday. According to one of the organizers, Jason Guerrero, they are encouraging the public, especially students, to attend the event. […]
