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The glue isn’t there
Dear Editor,
This is in reference to Mr. Wilfredo Novelo’s letter, “Vilifying Samuel Haynes,” (Amandala, 9/18/2020). The candor in his spirited concurrence that Haynes’ “Gods”...
After COVID-19 — what next?
The Editor,
Amandala
Wed. Sept. 16, 2020
Belize is currently managed by a Troika and a Half -- PM Dean Barrow (Brawn), Joseph Waight (Calm) and Dr....
Let’s stop vilifying Samuel Haynes
Dear Editor,
It is a fact of history that Colonel Samuel Alfred Haynes penned what was to become our national anthem, “LAND OF THE GODS,”...
A Reminder…
Dear Editor,
Your correspondent Mr. Clinton Luna in his piece “xact money” (Amandala, 9/15/2020), continues his melodrama starring Samuel Haynes and a cast of generations...
Spain and Britain ruined Belize’s future
Dear Editor,
When the other countries in Latin America were involved with agro-industries and fending for themselves according to their mother countries, Belize, from the Hondo...
Queen of the Bay needs an upgrade
Dear Editor,
The Queen of the Bay was held virtually for the first time, which is a testament to technological advancement. It was held on...
In Orange Walk, crowds drinking in front of stores and homes
Dear Editor,
The pandemic is getting worse for us, and people are suffering and dying.
However, as you drive around Orange Walk Town, you see crowds...
Colorama, Cuscutaecea & Clutterblitz
Dear Editor:
With the flag standardization in progress, the following comments focus attention on how we view this symbol as we prepare to engage the...
A football game for the ages – the Mighty Avengers and Chito’s Rangers
Dear Editor,
I can clearly remember the goal that Barry Gerardo “High Priest” Contreras (RIP) scored in that “Champion of Champions” game between Cayo’s Avengers...
Mahogany Majeste
Dear Editor,
It was a time before artificial dyes; a time when European aristocracy craved the deep purple of logwood and the giddy gold of...
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