Anyone who’s ever been married knows that at some point the honeymoon must come to an end. That moment in the marital relationship between Government and Opposition arrived this morning when UDP Leader Dean Barrow, while admitting that his spouse was not a bad person, laid down a list of changes that would have to […]
While Belizeans were busy today trying to digest the proposals and wade through the political spin, our thoughts could not help but wander across the border. After speaking to Guatemalans and reading their newspapers on the internet, the clear impression is emerging that not only are anti-government elements opposed to the proposals, but the government’s […]
After seeing Tuesday’s presentation, it is clear that Belize’s facilitator, Sir Shridath Ramphal, is nothing if not an optimist. And while no observer has doubted Ramphal’s work ethic, dedication and job performance, a number of observers, including the Leader of the Opposition, have noted that his exuberance can sometimes give the appearance of calculated exaggeration. […]
While the proposals to end the Guatemalan claim dominate the headlines, last night many Belizeans were forced to turn their attention to more immediate concerns. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting It’s safe to say that most residents in the Belize District did not get much sleep after a prolonged power outage kept them in […]
At the centre of any government’s economic programme is the desire to provide jobs for its citizens. And while job creation is crucial, so too is the ability to match the pool of available skills with the demands of the market. Today in Belize City a new project was unveiled by the Ministry of Labour […]
In crime news, a member of the police force has been placed under arrest and charged with theft. It is alleged that constable Robert Williams tried to wap (dupe) a fellow officer out of his share of a seven hundred and ninety-six dollar paycheck that was made out in both officers’ names. Williams will go […]
Finally, for those Belize City viewers who like a good fireworks show, don’t worry, help is on the way. In a ceremony held today the Ambassador of Taiwan confirmed that his government will be contributing twenty thousand dollars towards what promises to be a spectacular pyrotechnic show on independence eve. The display, to be provided […]
