The following matters were discussed in Cabinet To give Merlene Bailey a raise of pay, MBE and OBE for having the title of Mrs. UDP Goodie Old Shoes for so long. Come September it is rumored that she will receive a plaque which will read “What goes around come around.” …………………. A special ...

ELECTION BUT NO BUDGET? Belize City Council and the Town Council elections are fixed by law. The date is the first Wednesday after the elections were last held. That places it at 7th March 2012. The General Elections can be called anytime before and even months after February 2013. Speculation continues that ...

Belize City, January 23, 2012 The historic Battlefield Park was the venue for an exhilarating open mic session for some of Belize’s talented young poets and artists. Hosted by Youth Voices, the night saw poet after poet taking the stage and showcasing their lyrical gifts. Young participants also displayed their singing and ...

As the mass naturalization of largely Hispanic Belizeans continues to be executed under the damp dark of night and hushed under the open snarls of flash lights, I wondered how, as a Christian, does the entire balance of race relations play out. Jesus was probably the most extreme immigrant, how much ...

By Carla Bradley Over the past few days, I spent some time touring areas of Santa Elena Town with PUP standard bearer, Collet Montejo, Mayoral Candidate, Mr. Ramon Quiroz and council candidates Joe Marr and Albert Bradley in the quest of listening to the concerns and opinions of the residents of ...

We all know that saving is a key component of financial responsibility, but did you also know that it can affect other aspects of your life? A new survey conducted revealed that young adults, 25-34 year olds, have made saving a priority this year—ahead of losing weight, living healthier and ...

By Rayford Young It was really a joy to be home in Belize for the New Year’s celebration. I was at the BTL Park to bring in the New Year and except for one brief fight outbreak between three young guys the evening was a pleasant one and everyone had a ...

Our beautiful little “jewel” of Belize sits strategically located at the crossroads between Central America and the Caribbean.  For a long time Belize was touted as a possible bread basket for the entire Caribbean and for even much of the outer region. We have eggs in many baskets, including citrus, ...

A grand total of one person commented on the internet version of my column last week. According to that bright fellow, my judgment has become skewed because of my hatred of Dean Oliver. No worries…I can take and dish out criticism with the best of them, but I’d like to ...

A young man sat before me today with tears in his forlorn eyes because he had no job. He tried to hide it, for a man is not to show emotions. He has been working from the age of sixteen. Several weeks ago, he was terminated from his employment, and ...