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Belizean novelist switches styles writes book for children

Posted by Alain: In a complete change of style and genre, Belizean novelist John Alexander Watler, has departed from the style of his previous violence-filled adult novels, Cry Among Rain Clouds and Sea Lotto, to write Boss Of Dangriga, a clean, delightful story for children aged ten and older. Original source: The Reporter . Boss of Dangriga Latest work by John
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Belize Government seeks advice on illegal immigration

Posted by Alain: The Belize Government has announced that it is launching measures to bring illegal immigration under control, and is enlisting the help of a team of international experts for advice on the issue. Original source: The Reporter . Illegal immigrants.... GOB says it wants to do something about them
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Reading more books develps the mind

Posted by Alain: A project by the Belize National Library aiming to encourage and promote more reading of books, has been launched. The project is focused on developing the minds of the countries student population. Original source: te . Book fair promotes bright future for children readers
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Educational courses to improve public sector image

Posted by Alain: The public sector had always been known for its abrupt and unhelpful image. Last year a new series of year long courses was launched aiming to dispel this picture in the minds of the public. Original source: The Reporter . Training promises to equip 366 public officers to serve you better
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Youth Business Trust helps underprivileged to launch

Posted by Alain: The underprivileged are always at a disadvantage when it comes to setting up a new business. Now young entrepreneurs are being helped to do just that. Original source: The Reporter . Y.B.T. helps youth dream their dream
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Ladyville could be deciding factor in elections

Posted by Alain: Ladyville, with a population of 5,000 is the largest village in the Belize Rural Central and is viewed as an important prize by both the PUP and the U.D.P. in the upcoming elections. Original source: The Reporter . To run or not to run Ladyville elections could be deciding factor
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New novel after 10 years by Belizean author

Posted by Alain: Belize s foremost novelist Zee Edgell, has launched the publication of her new novel, The Festival of San Joaquin, after a 10 year break in writing. Original source: The Reporter . Belizean Zee Edgell visits to launch new novel after 10 years
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Teenager stabs father to death after argument

Posted by Alain: A seventeen year old high school student was arrested for stabbing his own father to death after an argument Original source: The Reporter . Teenager stabs father to death over clothing
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San Pedro festival plans under way

Posted by Alain: Plans are underway for the 11th Annual Reef Festival in San Pedro, which coincides this year with both Earth Day and the final day of the Ambergris Caye Eco-Challenge Lagoon race, and promises to be a gala occasion. Original source: San Pedro Sun . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. sanpedrosun. net/ 07 -132. html, anchor: 11th Annual Reef
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World Heritage Belize site in danger

Posted by Alain: One of Belize's prime nature sites, the prized World Heritage Site known as Bacalar Chico National Park/Marine Reserve, is in danger due to planned building. Original source: San Pedro Sun . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. sanpedrosun. net/ 07 -131. html, anchor: Development jeopardizes Bacalar Chico]
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Mayor destroys rival s youth project

Posted by Alain: A mayor who opposed a youth project set up by an opposing political group has brought it to an abrupt end by towing away the construction in which it was housed. Original source: Belize Times . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. belizetimes. bz/ news/ story/ 6630. shtml, anchor: Jealous UDP Destroys Youth Project in Corozal]
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Bloody weekend in Belize

Posted by Alain: Last weekend was a bloody one in Belize, and the Police Department is investigating six murders which occurred over two days. all close to the same area. Original source: Amandala online . Bullets, blood and bodies by the bridge
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Citizens to be fined for littering

Posted by Alain: The San Pedro town council has launched a vigorous campaign to dissuade residents from littering the streets and parks of the city. After a grace period expired officials started writing tickets to offenders. Original source: San Pedro Sun . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. sanpedrosun. net/ 07 -121. html, anchor: Littering will cost you ]
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Some areas of San Pedro reported shocking

Posted by Alain: The Belize Public Utilities Commission (PUC) told a group of electricians and other interested parties at a public meeting, that the standard of electical wiring in parts of the country was downright dangerous and "frightening Original source: San Pedro Sun . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. sanpedrosun. net/ 07 -122. html, anchor:
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No utilities provide to Belizean homes say residents

Posted by Alain: A campaign promise back in 1998 by the People's United Party, has born little fruit. The promise to provide 10,000 new homes for residents of Belize, was partially carried out, but angry residents say that utilities and services to the homes built are still lacking. Original source: The Reporter . GOB dream for Maxboro turns into residents
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Telephone poll slates People s United Party

Posted by Alain: A recent telephone poll conducted by the University of Belize shows amazingly low support for People s United Party or its Prime Minister. Only 15% of the people interviewed expressed their support. Original source: The Reporter . PUP gasping UB poll shows
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Elderly grandmother burgled while asleep

Posted by Alain: Thieves broke into the house of an elderly grandmother and ransacked it, taking her 32 inch television , clothes, cash and other household items. She has appealed for help in recovering her property. Original source: The Reporter . Thieves broke into grandmother s house while she was sleeping and cleaned her out
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Bus hi-jackers get away with $8,000

Posted by Alain: Police are hunting for two hi-jackers who boarded a bus in Sarteneja and robbed a passenger of $8,000. The robbers then ordered the driver at gunpoint to stop the bus to let them off. Original source: The Reporter . $8,000 hold-up in Belize City paralyses busload of passengers
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Budget upstaged by continuing Union protests

Posted by Alain: The continuing Union protest continued to upstage the budget debate when the Upper House met to debate it, despite claims that the new budget will create a better job climate in the economy. Original source: The Reporter . Budget debate to be upstaged by union protest
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Godfrey toys with the commission

Posted by Alain: Accused of lying under oath to the Commission of Inquiry Tuesday, Glenn D. Godfrey has now retracted his testimony regarding legal fees on the infamous Novelo s $30 million loan transaction. Original source: The Reporter . Godfrey weaves a tangled web
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New energy project has support of IDB

Posted by Alain: The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are to be helped to expand the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies by an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) initiative, it was reported here. Original source: San Pedro Daily . DB approves new support for Caribbean renewable energy projects
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The reef gets a scrubbing

Posted by Alain: The largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere stretches from the tip of the Yucat n Peninsula down to the Bay Islands of Honduras. Known as the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, it is the second largest coral reef in the world. Original source: San Pedro Daily . Bacalar Chico gets cleaned up
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Belize team wins major canoe race

Posted by Alain: Team Belize Bank have won the tenth annual La Ruta Maya Belize River challenge. Known as the biggest major sporting event in Belize, the La Ruta Maya River Challenge saw 93 teams of three paddlers go head to head in a four-day, one hundred and seventy-five mile canoe race. Original source: San Pedro Sun . [404 Check: was link to http:/ /
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Belize: a BBC profile

Posted by Alain: As it's dominant languages, English and Creole, and in its mainly Anglo-Caribbean architecture and its relatively peaceful political culture attest, Belize has more in common with the Caribbean than with Latin America. Original source: BBC news . Country profile: Belize
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Can one promote tourism and protect the environment

Posted by Alain: The debate continues around an ancient Maya ruin, highlighting the modern day dilemma: can tourism be adequately promoted while still maintaining the proper preservation of the local natural environment Original source: Channel5 Belize . El Pilar management plan officially endorsed in Cayo
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BBC country weather profile: Belize

Posted by Alain: Belize is one of the smaller countries of Central America, with a long coastline along the Caribbean and and undulating topography. Occasionally affected by very heavy rains brought by tropical storms or hurricanes, the resultant damage to dwellings and crops can be severe. Original source: BBC news . Country Guide
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Threatened Union strike

Posted by Alain: The lead in the current Union fight has been taken by The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (N.T.U.C.B.). Citing several issues affecting the nation, it says that its unions will go on strike sooner rather than later if government does not get its act together. Original source: The Reporter . Strike
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