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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Daylight purse snatching goes viral

Photo: Assailant sneaking up behind woman on...

Belize launches Tourism and Health Program

by Kristen Ku BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 4,...

59 recruits join Coast Guard

by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 4,...

Boledo is back!! But off to a shaky start

Photo: Long lines outside Chinese store on Sunday morning by Kristen Ku BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 4, 2023 After a six-month hiatus, the iconic Boledo Lottery, along with the Ordinary and Jackpot Lotteries, has returned. Backed by the newly formed Belize Government Lotteries Limited (BGLL), the beloved national...

Bakers call for bread price rise?

by Marco Lopez BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 4, 2023 A group of bakers have taken matters into their own hands after allegedly having multiple requests to address hardships within the industry go unanswered by the...

BNTU’s serious concerns; MoE listening

Photo: Jorge Mejia, Acting National President, BNTU BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 4, 2023 On Friday, December 1, during almost three hours, the Minister of Education, Hon. Francis Fonseca, members of his Education Management Team, school...

Glen Gill new BEBL Commissioner

by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 4, 2023 It was announced today, Monday, December 4, by the Belize Elite Basketball League (BEBL) that Chris McGann, who served as its Commissioner for the 2023 BEBL season, will...
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Common-law-husband charged with attempted murder

Photo: Manuel Rodriguez, charged and Shona Baptist, victim by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Fri. Dec. 1, 2023 Shona Baptist, 25, a call center agent who resides in the Brian Estate area of Burrell Boom Village, Belize...

Silk Grass burglar sentenced to life for murder

by Roy Davis (freelance reporter) PUNTA GORDA TOWN, Toledo District, Mon. Dec. 4, 2023 Enrique Depaz, a resident of Silk Grass Village who was convicted for the murder of Harrison Bowers, 52, was sentenced to...

Belize launches Tourism and Health Program

by Kristen Ku BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 4, 2023 The Ministry of Health and Wellness in Belize, in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), on November 4, introduced an innovative program to protect the health of tourists and locals alike. The program involves the deployment of a Regional Tourism and Health Information System, which will serve as a surveillance system to detect early signs of infectious diseases that could potentially lead to outbreaks. “We know that in Belize, tourism is one of our main economic drivers, and we need to ensure that persons are comfortable, that persons are healthy and well when they visit our country,”...

Editorial

Back to “Old School”

Mon. Dec. 4, 2023 Father of the Nation, Hon. George Cadle Price had a saying, when fielding criticisms about something new his government was pursuing, that “progress brings problems.” And...

Recaptured prison escapee sentenced

Photo: (l to r) Brian Castillo, sentenced and William Carabantes, wanted by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY,...

59 recruits join Coast Guard

by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Mon. Dec. 4, 2023 A graduation ceremony was held at the Mile 4 headquarters of the Belize Coast Guard on Friday, December 1, to mark the entry of 59 recruits—collectively known as Intake 11 – into this arm of Belize’s national security apparatus and...
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Thieves “back weh” ATM machine

Photo: Area in which ATM was located Three Heritage Bank ATMs targeted within five days. by Charles Gladden BELIZE CITY, Fri. Dec. 1, 2023 Thieves in Belize City made a brazen move to rob the Puma Gas...

From the Publisher

Last Friday night it was reported on local television that a jealous British soldier who had allegedly committed various...

From the Publisher

As an elder, I am intrigued to the point of...

From the Publisher

I think there is a mistake in the sixth paragraph...

China’s child pneumonia outbreak a global concern

Photo: Dr. Russell Manzanero, National Epidemiologist by Kristen Ku BELIZE CITY,...

PAHO/WHO observes Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Week

BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Nov. 2, 2023 The Pan American Health...

A great nurse

To: Editor, Amandala Good afternoon.  Attached is my article that...

Belize’s online Israel-Palestine discourse

Wed. Nov. 22, 2023 Dear Editor, Online American political discourse has...
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Features

Social partner senators’ Inquiry begins today

by Colin Hyde You bet many Belizeans, especially those who...

Eulogy for Glenn Norman Tillett – A soldier of words

Admired by many, known by few. An extrovert in...

Distractions!

Sunday, December 3, 2023 For some reason these days, maybe...

Travellers and Cuellos afraid of Waldir

by Colin Hyde Belize’s two biggest rum giants, Travellers Liquors...

Sports

PLB Semifinals Leg 1 results

Photo: Andir Chi of Progresso FC vs Gilroy “Bredda”...

Belize Lady Jaguars, 5-1, over Bonaire to top Group A

BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Nov. 30, 2023 Belize’s Lady Jaguars continued...

Top league semifinals weekend in Belize football

BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Nov. 30, 2023 This weekend will be...

PLB reg. season ends; Top-4 playoffs next

Photo: Progresso FC’s (l to r) Dedron Baptist, Luisito...
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