All posts by Patrick E. Jones

  • Christian Workers Union denounces Petro Caribe Loan Act, 2015

    The Christian Workers Union today came out swinging against the Petro Caribe Loans Act, 2015. And the CWU did not mince words, saying that the legislation is “lacking in transparency and accountability.” A press release from CWU...

    • Posted March 31, 2015
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  • Some rain expected heading into the weekend

    The weekend is approaching and moist conditions currently prevailing will keep the weather relatively good. On Friday, skies will be sunny with some cloudy spells. Shower activity will be mostly in the northern districts. Winds will blow...

    • Posted January 1, 2015
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  • Family home gutted by fire in Benque Viejo del Carmen

    New Year’s Day in Benque Viejo del Carmen turned tragic for one family as their house was gutted by fire. Orfelina Can and her family were enjoying a barbecue when the blaze erupted inside the wooden bungalow...

    • Posted January 1, 2015
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  • Passenger van loses its top on the highway

    Motorists traveling on the George Price Highway this morning saw an unusual sight early this morning. A passenger van that was heading towards Belmopan suffered some kind of structural failure near Central Farm. The top of the...

    • Posted December 28, 2014
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  • Tropical Disturbance heading for Belize

    The weather over Belize will see a lot of rainfall for the next day or so as the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Hanna makes its way across the country. The National Hurricane Center in Miami...

    • Posted October 28, 2014
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  • Bus driver from Benque suspected of driving while intoxicated

    A man from Benque Viejo del Carmen is in big trouble after police caught him allegedly driving a passenger bus while intoxicated. William Ayala, 44, has been charged for the driving a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration...

    • Posted October 20, 2014
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  • Belize Travel Magazine goes online

    A new online publication is using pictures and video to entice visitors to Belize and Belizeans to appreciate the jewel. Belize Travel Magazine, an online only publication, started in May of this year and is the brainchild...

    • Posted June 4, 2014
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  • Corozal hosts Band Fest

    Belize Band Fest is being held today in Corozal Town.  The venue for the event is the Ricalde Stadium. The Band Fest, features marching bands from across the country who compete in various categories for various prizes....

    • Posted April 12, 2014
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  • Professional gardening trainees carry out community beautification project

    Participants of a professional gardening training in the Cayo district have successfully completed a beautification project. Ivan Tzib, Roxana and Byron Jaimie took it upon themselves to design and then construct a small garden at a bus...

    • Posted April 11, 2014
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  • Preschool talent show held in Georgeville

    Activities for Child Stimulation Month continue across the country.  Here in Cayo, the Destiny Preschool in Georgeville was the venue for a children’s talent show on Wednesday morning.   Various items were presented by over 29 Preschool...

    • Posted March 13, 2014
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