It’s a situation that has become something of a running joke in Belizean society: “Bwai, who get shat todeh?… Gyal nobody dead yet?” But even if it is a joke, we shouldn’t be laughing. Everyday in Belize City the echo of gunshots rings through the streets, and if we’re lucky, everyone ducked in time. But […]
Crimes against society is not confined to gunplay…on average police report that everyday approximately two homes in the city are burglarised, sometimes while the owner is at home. That’s just what happened to an unfortunate resident of the mile eight community, who was tortured by a gang of men bent on thievery. News 5’s Jacqueline […]
Tonight, Belizeans are being advised to monitor local radio stations, and if possible, the Weather Channel, as tropical storm Claudette is gearing up to become a hurricane…in our area…by Thursday night. According to Meteorologist Justin Hulse, tropical storm Claudette is the fastest moving storm he’s ever seen, travelling west at a clip of some thirty […]
This summer standard four, five and six students are invited to be part of an innovative workshop hosted by the University of Belize. The workshop’s aim is to address student’s reading and writing skills, and encourage interest in both subjects. According to the coordinator Sharon Palacio, the program is designed so that participants will get […]
Trade relations between Belize and Guatemala improved this week with the settlement of a working agreement between agriculture ministers from both countries. According to a government press release, newly appointed Guatemalan Minister, Ingenerio Sett Oliva, met with Belize’s Servulo Baeza during a working visit last week in Guatemala City. The two countries have agreed on […]
Criminals beware! If you’re planning on relocating to Belmopan any time soon, you better leave your bad habits behind. The capital city’s crime fighting campaign today got a shot in the arm with the donation of some five hundred whistles to be used in neighbourhood watch programmes. According to City Councillor Beverly Swasey, the donation […]
As a people we are renowned for our athletic abilities…just one reason why the Ministry of Education is putting a strong emphasis on physical education in our nation’s schools. But harnessing raw talent and honing it into impressive skills can be a tricky thing, and all sides agree, the earlier we start the better. That’s […]
