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Archive for November, 2009

With lots of malice…

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:42

It was with great concern that I read a column in a little known newspaper last week. There are many alarming elements to the article and I cannot help but wonder about the author’s state of mind as he penned his ...

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Marked for death … Belize in 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:40

by glenntillett@yahoo.com In November 2009 Belize has become a place of rampant insecurity for many, and a downright terrifying ...

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On the Garifuna and UDP Tokenism…

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:39

“Unfortunately, it seems that the more sophisticated Belizeans become, the more subtle becomes the discrimination.”(Cayetano – 1997) Imagine walking into the most refined department store on the north side, only to be slapped with one of the most culturally ...

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Cartoon Nov 18, 2009

Cartoon Nov 18, 2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:18

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Murder for Hire?

Murder for Hire?

Friday, November 13, 2009 6:45

Popular Businessman’s Brutal Murder Shocks the Nation As we go to press tonight, Belizeans across the country are in ...

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Anwar’s Accommodation Agreement?

Anwar’s Accommodation Agreement?

Friday, November 13, 2009 6:40

Is the PM’s Son a Silent Partner? Belize City, Thursday, November 12, 2009 The decision by the Government of Belize to put the Boledo ...

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OW BNTU Rejects Faber’s Commission

Friday, November 13, 2009 6:39

In the early sixteenth century Queen Isabella instituted the law of the encomienda.  Its purpose was to protect the Indigenous Americans and to provide them with their needs.  The wealthy encomenderos however treated the ...

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How a recession wreaks havoc on the poor

Friday, November 13, 2009 6:38

During a recession, most people learn to live without material extravagances.  Many with average incomes try to simplify their lives by trying to focus on those things most important to them: home, friends and family.  For the poor who have few ...

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The UDP Abandoned the North…

The UDP Abandoned the North…

Friday, November 13, 2009 6:36

Once more it seems that the ruling United Democratic Party’s area representatives cannot do right by the people.  And it is not as if ...

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If Da Noh Soh!

If Da Noh Soh!

Friday, November 13, 2009 6:35

The fight for Director… With Tracy Panton forced to bid a not so fond farewell to the BTB, the fight is on for who will be ...

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