When his album Watina rocketed to the top of the European world music charts last month it was a major milestone. When it was announced that he would be honoured with a World Music Award next month in Spain our hearts swelled with pride. Now, Andy Palacio has made it three in a row. News […]
One of UNESCO’s main goals is to identify and promote the preservation of World Heritage Sites, such as the Belize Barrier Reef. While UNESCO does not provide funding for the protection of these sites, Matsuura said his organization is looking at ways it can help Belize preserve the reef in the face of direct threats […]
Contraband is a never ending problem in Belize and as taxes on liquor and cigarettes rise the problem will only get worse. Today the Customs Department invited the media to inspect the latest booty confiscated from smugglers. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting The bottles of assorted liquor and cartons of cigarettes are among the eclectic collection of […]
Two alleged sexual predators have been charged in separate incidents in southern Belize. In Punta Gorda a nineteen year old farmer has been formally arraigned on charges of rape and carnal knowledge in connection with a sexual assault on his eight year old niece. Also charged with rape was twenty-six year old Guatemalan Victor Leiva, […]
As has become tradition during the September celebrations, during ceremonies at the Radisson on Tuesday night, nine men and women were honoured in the annual Tribute to Belizean Patriots. Roman Catholic Bishop Osmond Peter Martin received the highest award of the night, the Order of Belize. The Dangriga born Martin was ordained as a priest […]
“Empti krokos bag kyaahn stan op” says the well known Kriol proverb. It refers, of course, to the need for proper nourishment … and that’s exactly what one group of public spirited Belizeans had in mind for some Belize City children. Jacqueline Godwin, Reporting This morning was a busy day for the staff at Stella […]
Last night’s week six of KTV led off, as customary, with the announcement of the previous week’s winner, in this case Patrick McPherson of Sittee River. McPherson joins Ronald Casimiro, Audrey Augustine, Herbert Wiltshire and Melonie Gillett in the semi finals. Here’s a recap of the four performances that followed. [Contestants performing] To vote for […]
