Life is increasingly cheap on the streets of Belize City… and this trend is reflected not just in the proliferation of firearms, but in the equally dangerous weapons known as motor vehicles. On Thursday afternoon a family of pedestrians barely escaped death at the hands of a cowardly young driver who has still not been […]
Yesterday’s near fatal accident in Belize City is only one more demonstration that Belizean drivers are among the most irresponsible to be found on any road. One reason for this lack of discipline is that for as long as most of us can remember, it has been virtually impossible for a motorist to be stopped […]
Another criminal suspect has taken a bullet at the hands of the cops. According to police, thirty-two year old Alvin McNab of Sittee River was shot in the hand Thursday as he threatened arresting officers with a machete. McNab was a suspect in a burglary and indecent assault in the village. He was treated and […]
When the Biscayne Government School burned down on the afternoon of June fourteenth few people believed that the educational institution would recover so quickly. But only one semester later officials and members of the community gathered to celebrate a new beginning. Patrick Jones was on hand for the event. Dorla Wade, Principal, Biscayne Government School […]
While on the subject of education, the new man in charge of the ministry, Francis Fonseca, says he sees no reason to deviate from the course that he and his predecessor, Prime Minister Said Musa, have charted over the last ten months. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education “We want to continue building on that foundation […]
Over the years the Image Factory has hosted numerous art exhibitions at its North Front Street gallery. And while each of the displays featuring sculptures, paintings, and photographs has been unique in its own way, the latest show, which opens tonight, is especially eye opening. Patrick Jones reports. Patrick Jones, Reporting “TAMARIND POPE SOCCER BULLET […]
