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from some of the nation's leading online
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Check out Dr. Jane Crawford's, one of our planning committee members, interview entitled "Take 2 on the Weird Piglet" with Keith Swift, a Chanel 7 News Belize reporter, regarding the weird piglet born in Calcutta Village, Belize with a deformed head....Read more "Take 2 on the Weird Piglet"

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Also, for folks living in Houston, Texas and surrounding area don't miss out on an opportunity to witness the FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Belize and Mexico 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Reliant Stadium.  Click on the news feed below from HoustonTexans.com for more information... 

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Check out this streaming video from MY Fox Los Angeles about a young woman from Belize who is now a graduate of the Unversity of Southern California law school.  Click link below:

USC Graduate from Belize Helping the Less Fortunate

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Belize it or not: Caye Caulker; where backpackers outnumber locals
Isn't this heaven? I took these pictures last week in Caye Caulker, one of the northern islands off the coast of Belize.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:36:55 GMT)

New Orleans Weather
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within the next 24 hours.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:23:54 GMT)

Costa del Sol donates BZ$500K to San Pedro
B ob Dhillon of Costa del Sol Development on July 11th, 2008 made a generous contribution to the community of San Pedro Town.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:24:19 GMT)

Belize it or not: Island-hopping on budget
Greetings from Belize. If you come to Belize, chances are you'll stay on one of the islands, not mainland.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:16:59 GMT)

Belize police hold teenagers for couple's murder
A couple with Wyoming ties was killed in their Central American home on July 6, according to published reports.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:13:12 GMT)

Croc Talk in San Pedro
The residents of Ambergris Caye are no strangers to their reptilian neighbors and encounters are frequent.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:18:05 GMT)

Belize: Violence Up Especially in Central and Western Regions
The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan warned U.S. travelers to "take an active role in their own personal security" because of recent increases in violent crime in the central and western regions of the country.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:11:13 GMT)

Soccer, goodwill take Demers to Belize
Courtesy Photo / Erica Demers Juggling the basics: Grand Valley State Universtiy's assistant soccer coach Erica Demers coaches local children in soccer fundamentals in Belize City this summer.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:53:11 GMT)

Belize it or not: Ways to use a golf cart
Greetings from Belize! In San Pedro, "the big town" on the Belize island of Ambergris Caye , the preferred form of transportation is a golf cart.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:45:49 GMT)

Belize it or not: The World Soymilk Development Index
Greetings from Belize! Something just dawned on me today while walking through "downtown" San Pedro, Belize: you can judge the "development" of an area by whether or not it has soymilk readily available in ...
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:30:26 GMT)

Caught in Belize
Samantha Sylvester and Ellen Stafford went on a western caribean cruise, at our ports and took pictures with the Argus.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:14:23 GMT)

Ask Tom Why
Dear Tom, If hurricanes are named alphabetically why is the season's first named storm Bertha and not an 'A' name? - Ed and Barb Wargo Dear Ed and Barb, Bertha actually is the season's second ...
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:31:26 GMT)

From Belize
From The Publisher Amandala Online - Belize City,Belize Posted: 01/07/2008 - 01:16 PM Author: Evan X As we try to understand what is in place, what is the status quo, it is important to remember that there was ...
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:16:31 GMT)

Grist Feature: An interview with author Bruce Barcott
During her years of battle, Matola -- known throughout Belize and beyond as the Zoo Lady -- wrestled with corrupt politicians, the habitual Belizean suspicion of outsiders, and her own impulsive nature.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:10:44 GMT)

Public Consultation held on proposed Town Pier
The proposed water terminal will be the main pier for loading and unloading of passengers traveling via water taxis.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:00:06 GMT)

Belize delights with mixture of howling monkeys and barrier reefs
The Central American country of Belize has a great variety of exotic attractions such as canoe rides through the lush jungle, boisterous pub tours in San Ignacio and scuba diving trips on a colourful barrier ...
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:42:07 GMT)

Costa Maya Update: Presenting Miss Belize, Iris Jessie Medina
B elize will be well represented by Iris Jessie Medina at this year's La Reina de la Costa Maya International 2008 pageant.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:15:10 GMT)

Ambassador and Travel Agents tour SP
The Mexican delegation enjoying a delicious dinner at Belize Legacy Resort with Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr., Manager Jose Meggs and Owner Rod Ralston during their Belize Familiarization Tour.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:56:58 GMT)

Jam Cruise Additions
Jam Cruise 7 , leaving from Ft. Lauderdale on January 4, 2009 and traveling to Belize City, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico, has added additional artists to the already strong lineup.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:36:48 GMT)

Magnum Belize presents award in SP
Michael Simmons accepted his Outstanding Performance Award from the representatives of Magnum Belize Tours.
Read More...(Source: Belize News - Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:16:18 GMT)

Gunman Executes Robert Jones in Broad Daylight
Read More...(Source: Today's News)

3 of the Chetumal 4 Will Stand Trial for Attempted Murder & Firearms Smuggling
Read More...(Source: Today's News)

Home Invaders Torture Single Father & Two Sons in Spanish Lookout
Read More...(Source: Today's News)

Armick Escobar's Been Missing for A Week
Read More...(Source: Today's News)

Policeman Busted with Loaded Gun in Unlicensed Car
Read More...(Source: Today's News)

Caribbean Tax Administrators Meet in Belize
Read More...(Source: Today's News)

Mass Appliance Blowout on Ross Penn Road
Read More...(Source: Today's News)

Weather Forecast
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Texans make roster moves
The Texans announced today that they have signed their two third-round draft picks cornerback Antwaun Molden and running back Steve Slaton and fifth-round pick defensive tackle Frank Okam. Send To Friend | Add To del.icio.us | Digg This!
Read More...(Source: Houston Texans : Press Release Top Stories)

Single-game tickets on sale Thursday
Single-game tickets to Houston Texans home games go on sale to the public Thursday, July 24, with a limited number available to each of the team's 10 home dates. Send To Friend | Add To del.icio.us | Digg This!
Read More...(Source: Houston Texans : Press Release Top Stories)

Dates changed for training camp practices
All tickets for the Houston Texans Training Camp, presented by Wachovia, have been distributed to Texans fans, the team announced Monday. The 50,000 tickets were available at Wachovia Financial Centers in the greater Houston area and were limited to six per person per practice. Tickets were made available on Wednesday, July 9 and all were distributed in less than three weeks. Send To Friend | Add To del.icio.us | Digg This!
Read More...(Source: Houston Texans : Press Release Top Stories)

Texans sign fourth-round pick Adibi
The Texans announced Wednesday that they have signed fourth-round draft pick Xavier Adibi, the third Texans draft choice to sign. Send To Friend | Add To del.icio.us | Digg This!
Read More...(Source: Houston Texans : Press Release Top Stories)

Texans sign sixth-round pick Barber
The Houston Texans announced Thursday that they have signed sixth-round draft pick Dominique Barber. The safety from Minnesota is the Texans' first 2008 draft choice to sign. Send To Friend | Add To del.icio.us | Digg This!
Read More...(Source: Houston Texans : Press Release Top Stories)

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Belize Tourism Board attends 1st Annual Caribbean Tourism Summit in Washington D.C. (Jun 30, 2008)
caribbean tourism summit, Belize Tourism Board attends meeting in Washington.
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Taste of Belize Showcases Belize's Culinary Talents (Jun 7, 2008)
Taste of Belize competition, a distinct competition that showcases some of the finest culinary and bartending talent in Belize.
Read More...(Source: Latest BTB press releases)

Key Note Address by Prime Minister, Hon. Dean Barrow to the 10th Annual Industry Presentation (May 15, 2008)
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BTB Hosts Tenth Annual Industry Presentation (May 15, 2008)
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Minister of Tourism Re-establish ties with SICA (May 9, 2008)
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