Collective bargaining is an integral part of our economic system, and tonight that institution is being put to the test in one of the nation’s most important industries. For over three decades king cane has reigned at the top of Belize’s export hierarchy and while it has recently been overtaken by tourism and seafood production, […]
In the media we know PACT–The Protected Areas Conservation Trust–as that organisation that every few months hands out cheques to local NGOs to initiate projects that help the environment. But go abroad in conservation circles and you will find out just how jealous the world’s environmentalists are of PACT and the kind of respect it […]
Institutions of higher learning no longer see themselves as isolated ivory towers…and from its creation, the University of Belize has prided itself on a “real world” approach to education. Today that concept was amply demonstrated in a small village on the Western Highway where University of Belize students applied their knowledge. Patrick Jones reports. Patrick […]
While our crew was on the highway en route to their assignment in St. Matthew’s, the camera took note of a problem that has become increasingly common. Drivers on the Western Highway are very familiar with the large number of dump trucks on the road, and for the most part, thanks to laws passed several […]
Coming up on Friday is the much anticipated final round in the Coca Cola National Spelling Bee. But while the sharpest spellers from six districts were studying their lists, another group of potential champions was working just as hard. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The students all between the ages of five and thirteen may not have […]
