We don’t know what they will be carrying in their wallets, but between them, the group of two dozen or so visitors coming to Belize this weekend control the wealth of eight nations and the region’s most important lending institution. On Saturday, only a day after government defends its budget in the House of Representatives, […]
In police news, authorities have reported the arrest of a suspect in a recent stabbing in Belize City. Twenty-six year old Kenneth Daniels, a resident of West Street, was charged for the January thirtieth wounding of Elton Arana which followed an altercation between the two men. Arana had eluded the police for four days before […]
There were balloons, a cake and yes, they even sang happy birthday, all in honour of the Museum of Belize’s second anniversary. February fifth is the D.O.B. of the M.O.B. and to mark the occasion, a brief ceremony was held this afternoon in Belize City. As part of the celebration, Minister of Tourism and Culture, […]
As a concept, the idea of a mainland cruise ship port on the southside of Belize City was greeted positively when the project was announced last year by Carnival Cruise Lines. But the devil, as they say, is in the details. In this case an existing fifteen-year monopoly awarded to the tourism village, now owned […]
If you are still not decided on exactly what to do on Friday night, the House of Culture has a suggestion: watch the full moon rise over the Belize harbour. Programme Coordinator for the Institute of Social and Cultural Research, Froyla Salam, says it’s a family event. Froyla Salam, Programme Coordinator, I.S.C.R. “Moonlight Night at […]
She has consistently taken the point of view that the job of the Elections and Boundaries Department goes well beyond counting ballots. And today Chief Elections Officer Myrtle Palacio unveiled her most recent publication aimed at educating Belizean voters. Patrick Jones reports. Patrick Jones, Reporting “A Framework for Voter Education” is the Election and Boundaries […]
It is best known for its endless sandy beach, laid back atmosphere, and a funky sidewalk that runs the length of the village. But over the Valentine’s Day weekend Placencia aims to put itself on the map as a hotspot for art. Here’s a preview of what you can expect. Janelle Chanona, Reporting It is […]
