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Independent and Thriving
- September 18, 2024
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Independent and Thriving They say that ‘independence’ is freedom. Independence is liberty and the right to self-determination. As individuals, our path to becoming independent starts with learning to walk, talk, write, and read, and by the time we learn to drive, we get our first whiff of real freedom. Then, we learn about our democracy, -
New Routes
- September 12, 2024
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New Routes Our Carnival Road March took a new route this year. Moving from the busy veins of inner Belize City, the new route ran along the sea-wall extending from the Memorial Park, the full length of Princess Margaret Drive, and all the way down to the Marion Jones Sporting Complex. It was a big -
The Stuff of Legend
- September 5, 2024
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The Stuff of Legend The Battle of St. George’s Caye is the stuff of legend. As the notes from history record it, the first attempt by the Spanish to take St. George’s Caye happened on September 3, 1798. Unsuccessful, the Spanish fleet would launch successive attempts with their fleet of 32 vessels, manned by 500 -
It’s September-Try fi kip up
- August 29, 2024
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It’s September-Try fi kip up Generally, Belizeans try to get in shape for two main events- Easter weekend and Carnival Road March. The Easter weekend is about bikinis and beachwear, but Carnival Road March is bacchanal and bedazzled costumes. Workout goals leading up to Easter are all about trimming the waistline and building some muscle. -
Cultural Nourishment
- April 6, 2023
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Cultural Nourishment M usic and food go well together. Whether the food tends to be more scintillating because of the rhythm of the music or that the music feels more exciting because of the flavors of the food, is debatable. What is straightforward is that wherever music and food are combined, it is always a -
Straight from di pat!
- March 15, 2023
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Straight from di pat! T he Belize Kriol language is flavorful. With a mixture of British English and African words, it is no wonder our Kriol intonations are so much fun for foreigners to listen to. All Belizeans know that food is seasoned differently for different palates depending on where you are in the country. -
Let’s Talk Civic Pride with Dr. Villanueva
- February 2, 2023
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Let’s Talk Civic Pride with Dr. Villanueva We revisit and discuss the subject of civic pride every September. The nation’s birthday always sparks up national oratory examinations of where the country is socially and developmentally. It is true that every year Belize gets older, we consider our history, we celebrate our journey as a country,