All posts by Patrick E. Jones

  • Chile helps with Hurricane Earl relief in Belize

    Belmopan, CAYO. Monday, December 5, 2016. The government of Chile has given US$50,000 to the government of Belize to help with Hurricane Earl recovery efforts. A handing over ceremony was held this morning in Belmopan where representatives...

    • Posted December 5, 2016
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  • Belize wins top spots at Reina Garifuna del Caribe

    Dangriga, STANN CREEK. Monday, December 5, 2016. Two Garifuna young women from the Stann Creek district are top performers in the first annual Reina Garifuna del Caribe pageant. The Miss Garifuna Caribbean pageant as it is known...

    • Posted December 5, 2016
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  • Expressive Arts highlights gender-based violence messages

    Belize City, BELIZE. Monday, December 5, 2016. The University Of Belize Social Work Student Association and the University of Belize Social Work Department last week hosted an event entitled “Stop Gender-Based Violence via Expressive Arts.” The goal...

    • Posted December 5, 2016
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  • Belize sends condolence message to Cuba

    Belmopan, CAYO. Sunday, November 27, 2016. Prime Minister Dean Barrow has hailed the late former President of Cuba Fidel Castro Ruz as a “giant for the ages.” Castro died on Friday night at the age of 90....

    • Posted November 27, 2016
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  • Belize Chaplain Services: Compassionate Pastoral Care

    San Ignacio, CAYO. November 13, 2016. CONTRIBUTED: Belize Chaplain Services (BCS) was established to provide compassionate pastoral care to those in spiritual and emotional need. Currently, Belize Chaplain Services is creating partnerships with various faith-based groups of...

    • Posted November 13, 2016
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  • Fair weather conditions at the start of the week

    San Ignacio, CAYO. Sunday, November 13, 2016. Mainly sunny weather is affecting Belize this Sunday afternoon as mainly fair conditions prevail. High temperature today will be in the lo 90’s inland and mid 80’s along coastal areas....

    • Posted November 13, 2016
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  • Police operation finds marijuana

    Belize City, BELIZE. Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Members of the police’s south side strike team and the K-9 Unit this morning conducted an operation at a residence in Belize City. That search resulted in the discovery of...

    • Posted November 9, 2016
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  • Minister of Defence continues nationwide tour

    Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk. Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Welcome back to the Nine o’clock News. The Minister of Defence John Saldivar has resumed his countrywide tour of installations for the Belize Defence Force. The purpose of the...

    • Posted November 9, 2016
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  • WestJet begins direct flight to Belize

    Ladyville, BELIZE. Saturday, October 29, 2016. The inaugural direct flight from Canada to Belize landed at the Phillip Goldson International Airport just before noon today. WestJet Flight 2604 departed from Toronto Pearson International Airport this morning amidst...

    • Posted October 29, 2016
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  • US Government gives Belize a disaster relief warehouse

    Punta Gorda, TOLEDO. Saturday, October 29, 2016. The United States government has gifted Belize with Disaster Relief Warehouse and Emergency Operations Center for the Toledo district. Inauguration of the facilities was held on Friday at the Machaca...

    • Posted October 29, 2016
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