The Republic of China on Taiwan has been one of Belize’s best friends virtually since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1989. But it was not until today, nearly fifteen years later, that the tiny Asian powerhouse, with twenty-three million people jammed into a land area only slightly larger than Belize, sent its head […]
As the first Taiwanese President to visit Belize, fifty-four year old Chen Shui-bian made history when he arrived this morning at the PGIA. But by now Chen is used to being first. The son of a farmer, Chen excelled in school, studying law in college. In his junior year, he passed the national bar exam […]
There was news other than the presidential visit taking place today and, unfortunately, it involves crime. Belize City police are still investigating to see what led to the murder of fifty-seven year old Otelio Pacheco. Pacheco was stabbed to death inside his house at twenty-eight St. Thomas Street around twelve thirty this morning. Authorities believe […]
In labour news, the Belize City Council has issued a press release informing two hundred and twenty employees who have been terminated and transferred to a private maintenance company, that their accrued benefit payments will be late in coming. The delay was attributed to “administrative setbacks”. Mayor David Fonseca and councillors will be meeting Friday […]
The 2004 Regent’s Cup may sit safely on the mantle of Sagitun…but there’s another football championship at stake and those competing for the title are no less dedicated than their semipro colleagues. And did I forget to mention…these players are not men. Patrick Jones, Reporting The Kulture Yabra female football team has been kicking up […]
