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Will Cordel Hyde Replace Francis Fonseca as New P.U.P. Leader?
The biggest single issue on the political front in this week following the 2015 general election is the leadership vacuum in the Opposition People’s United Party. The day after a [...]
Lake-I Area Rep Says P.U.P. Needs to Renew Itself
Hyde says that successive failures have shown that it is time to stop paying lip service to change, and to make something happen. He wants to be an agent of [...]
Where Does Julius Espat Factor Into Leadership Equation?
Current Deputy Leader Julius Espat has also found himself thrown into the mix for leader. Today he didn’t go so far as to confirm that he will submit his name [...]
Julius Seconds the Notion for Urgent Change in P.U.P.
Espat agrees with Cordel Hyde that the Party needs to go back to its roots and shake things up, since the package currently being served isn’t getting the job done. [...]
Kareem Musa – Is He Also at the Gate for Leadership Race?
One name thrown into the leadership race is Caribbean Shores Area Representative Kareem Musa. He’s relatively new, with only one very significant, but recent victory under his belt. Like Espat, [...]
EU Sugar Prices, Cause for Concern Up North
The 2015/2016 sugar crop is slated to start in the next fourteen days, but the news tonight is that while sugar prices on the world markets are good, prices in [...]
No Post Mortem Into P.U.P.’s Defeat at Polls, Full Steam Ahead
Those interviews with P.U.P. representatives were done at Independence Hall, where the P.U.P. held its National Executive meeting following a luncheon with leader Francis Fonseca. Chairman Henry Charles Usher told [...]
New P.U.P. Party Leader Will Choose Opposition Senators
Another decision that was taken at the Executive meeting of the People’s United Party is that as it relates to the senate, the status quo remains. The three senators who [...]
Sugar Assessment Incomplete Says B.S.I. Official
Earlier we told you about the low sugar prices that farmers will be paid for the new sugar crop. There is another issue that is bubbling. It involves the results of [...]
Still No Arrest in Election Day Shooting
Exactly seven days after a man fired his weapon into the air in front of hundreds of witnesses on election night, there has been no arrest. The alleged shooter, identified [...]
Will Minister of Police Be Investigated for Role in Incident?
Discharging a firearm in public is a criminal offence. So is obstruction. And from the video, there it appears that there was obstruction by John Saldivar and by his supporters [...]
Bottle Picker Dies After Being Badly Beaten By Chinese Businessman
There is an ongoing criminal investigation into the death of fifty-one-year-old Arlie Andrew Avilez of Belize City. Avilez passed away since October but a post mortem examination has just been [...]
Popular Belize City Tailor Charged for Sexual Assault of Minor
There is another investigation ongoing by the Crime Investigation Branch in which a well-known Belize City tailor is at the center of a sexual assault allegation. A fourteen year old [...]
8 Years of UB Market Expo
A market expo showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of students from the University of Belize was held today in Belize City. A large array of products made by the students [...]
6 New Ambulances for Health Sector; 10 New Police Vehicles Received
A fleet of badly needed vehicles has been acquired for the Ministry of Health and another by the Ministry of National Security. The Ministry of Health says that it has [...]
Youth Cadets Receive Marching Band Equipment
A rather hefty donation of marching band equipment, including drums and cymbals, was also handed over today to the Cadet Corps of the Eastern Police Division South. The donation was [...]
Indian Community Celebrates Diwali in Belize
Every year around this time, the Indian Community celebrates their new year. Known as Diwali or Deepawali, it is a festival of lights that religiously commemorates the return of King [...]
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Police Narrow Investigation On Whereabouts Of Anthony Quim
Orange Walk Police have narrowed their search for twelve year old Anthony Quim on the island of Ambergris Caye after receiving information of his whereabouts. Reports to our newsroom indicate that Quim may be in the company of two elder boys, one of which we have been able to acquire a recent photograph. Police say they believe Quim is in the company of Milton Canchan and another minor in the San Pedrito Area of San Pedro Town. As of newstime though, police have been unable in locating the missing boys. Meanwhile, police asks anyone with information on their whereabouts to come forward or call the mother, Xiomara Quim at 665-8084. We’ll keep monitoring this story for any developments…
BSCFA Orange Walk Branch Meets With ASR/BSI On Way Forward Of Industry
As sugar cane farmers brace to face significant financial crisis, there is one option that organizations and even BSI may take. That is to approach lending institutions and lobby for a more accommodating repayment plan to help ease the blow from the price cut in the coming crop. Chairman of the Orange Walk Branch of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, Alfredo Ortega says this was discussed in a meeting on Tuesday.
“We as an organization we are looking forward, yesterday we had the meeting with representative from BSI and we told them that we need to join hands together to have a chat with the financial institutions to see how best we can find a way on having the institution at least contemplating at least on how they can balance with those farmers because as you know currently as is what this price is doing is pushing the farmers five steps further to poverty, we have been in poverty and with this situation is chasing the farmers and not only the farmers but also those people that re depending on the crop not only on the crop but those that are doing the necessary husbandry at the cane field level so this situation will really put a negative impact to the cane farming community and it will chase us to a poverty situation if nothing is being done that is very important for us that we negotiate with the institution to see how best they can alleviate this situation in regards to what amount will they going to be charging the farmers for the upcoming crop.”
Police Arrest And Charged Miguel Chata For Attempt Burglary
In other crime news from the North, police in orange walk have arrested and charged a burglar who attempted to burglarize Hilda’s Hotel located on Zericote Street. Authorities say the quick response from the Hotel’s security led to the detention of a male who is no stranger to the law.
“Ruben Guerra, Belizean businessman of 13th Guadalupe Street, reported that on given date at about 2:30am whilst at his home he got a phone call from his security guard who informed him that someone is trying to break into his business establishment Hilda’s Hotel on Zericote Street, Orange Walk Town, Mr. Guerra informed police who responded and caught Miguel Chata , a Belizean unemployed of San Lorenzo Housing Site who was seeing jumping out of the yard with a machete in his hand, police have arrested and charged Miguel Chata for the crime of attempt burglary.”
BSCFA Orange Walk Branch Requesting Increase In Pound Of Sugar
There may be an increase in the price of sugar on the local market. Following the announcement of the first payment to sugar cane farmers for the coming crop, stakeholders have begun discussions on the way forward to remain in the industry and be more competitive in the international market, ensuring the sustainability of the industry in Belize. With the new price cut, farmers look for ways to cushion the financial blow and are preparing to approach the government with a proposal to increase the price of sugar in the country which has stood at fifty cents per pound for about fifteen years says Chair of the Orange Walk Branch of the BSCFA Alfredo Ortega.
“We have been asking the government to increase this price so that farmers can have at least a little bit of pillow in regards to dollars per ton of cane, a math was made that if the price of pound of sugar is increased for twenty five cents farmers are able to get five dollars per ton of cane delivered so that is something that was charged to the Chairman of the SICB Board about two years ago...
Belizean Hindu Community Celebrates New Year - DEWALI
And before we leave you tonight, members of Belize’s Hindu Community are busy celebrating their new year. It is called Diwali, or the festival of lights, a time when Hindus all over the world pray for blessings. The scenes on your screen are from celebrations in India, which included dancing, games, skits, firecrackers, fireworks and other entertainment. It is particularly associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the fiscal year in India. This special day, is widely celebrated by Indians residing all over the globe. Similar to the Easter season, this date varies every year and falls normally between the months of October and November following the traditional Indian calendar. Here in Belize, there is a gathering at the Belize Hindu Temple to celebrate the Festival of Lights. The Indian community comes together and lights a candle after which everyone continues to socialize, greet and wish one another a successful year.
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Remembrance Day Observed in Belize
Remembrance Day or as some may know it, Veterans Day, is being celebrated today in memory of World War 1 when fighting ceased when an resolution, or temporary end of warfare, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, […]
The Future of the PUP Mouthpieces ….. Belize Times/Vibes Radio
It is no secret that the main Opposition Party has been grappling with some serious financial woes in recent years. A struggle that the PUP has never seen before as it has always had the physical and financial wherewithal to rally supporters, sparing no expense. With another five years of being in opposition, Love News […]
PUP Chairman Speaks on Election Outcome
It is no secret that the main Opposition Party has been grappling with some serious financial woes in recent years. A struggle that the PUP has never seen before as it has always had the physical and financial wherewithal to rally supporters, sparing no expense. With another five years of being in opposition, Love News […]
Manifesto Review: Sports and Infrastructure
Tonight we continue with our recapping of the UDP Manifesto Promises made on October 21 at the party’s Secretariat on Youth for the Future Drive. Yesterday we brought you the commitments made in the financial sector with the objective of managing the country’s debt and borrowing as well as giving the local business persons a […]
PUP Senators Remain
Friday, November 13 will be the first official gathering of the elected Area Representatives and appointed Senators at the National Assembly in Belmopan. According to the Chairman of the PUP, the three Opposition Senators will not be changed. HENRY CHARLES USHER “In terms of the Parliamentary appointments we have a joint meeting of the House […]
Union Lifts Strike Action Against CIBC First Caribbean Int’l Bank
Staff who are members of the Christian Workers Union at First Caribbean International Bank have decided to lift their strike against the financial institution. As you may recall, these employers picketed in front of the bank in an effort to display their frustration and discontent with the management of FCIB. The strike started about 14 […]
PUP Sets Date for Election of New Party Leader
During today’s National Executive meeting of the PUP, it was decided that the National Convention will take place in early 2016. That is where a new Party Leader and some posts in the National Executive will be up for election. Chairman, Henry Usher explained. HENRY CHARLES USHER “A National Convention which means that other posts […]
PUP Meets Following Announcement of Fonseca’s Resignation
The National Executive of the People’s United Party met just after one o’clock this afternoon at Independence Hall in Belize City. Chairman of the PUP, Henry Charles Usher spoke to us on what the agenda entailed. HENRY CHARLES USHER “We had a meeting at the National Executive. We had three items on the agenda, the […]
Upcoming Conference Will Bring Women Together for Business Growth
Women Entrepreneurship Day is a movement that is about celebrating and supporting and empowering women who are entrepreneurs. On November 25, there will be a Leadership Conference for growth-oriented business women to link and experience in-person interaction, acquire knowledge and learn how to grow their businesses. Danalyn Myvett, President of Belize Centre for Training and […]
Belize Tourism Board Holds Small Country Sweepstakes
The Belize Tourism Board has embarked on a new marketing initiative called Small Country Sunday. According to a release issued by the BTB, Small Country Sunday is a movement to connect travellers to Belize, who struggle to compete with the big budgets and infrastructure that many larger countries have. This program will directly impact the […]
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Did Minister of National Security Obstruct Justice? Police respond…
On the night of the elections, Plus TV got an exclusive video of recently re-elected area representative John Saldivar as he ordered the police personnel who were stationed at the Belmopan counting Station at Comprehensive High School to back off as they moved in to arrest a man whom they suspected ...
PUP’s talk about new leader options
Last week we told you about open vacancy for party leader in the People’s United Party. Several names have since been tossed into the conversation when considering the viable options within the PUP. Some of those names include Kareem Musa, John Briceno, Julius Espat and Cordel Hyde. On Friday, Espat...
San Ignacio Police arrest one of their own
San Ignacio police have arrested one of their own for police brutality. Over a month ago, a resident of San Ignacio, Gustavo Williams, reported to authorities that while he was detained at the station for domestic problems, 26 year old Police Constable Kent Thompson opened the cell door and beat him...
Man arrested at bus stop for cannabis
Camalote police conducted a search at a bus stop where they found 64.8grams of Cannabis. On Monday the 9th of November, while police were on mobile patrol in Camalote Village, they conducted searches on several individuals at a bus stop. One individual was 22-year-old Shaquille Wayne Banner of Belmo...
Barber shop search led to discovery of Cannabis
A police search in a barber shop led to the discovery of 215 grams of Cannabis. On Tuesday the 10th of November, police conducted a search in the barber shop located in San Ignacio Town. With the consent of the owner of the establishment, checks were made behind a counter inside the barber shop whi...
Youth cadets receive marching band equipment
ALBA Petrocaribe Belize Energy Limited (APBEL) has made a donation of $8,000 worth of marching band equipment to the band established by the Police Department Youth Cadet Corps in 2013. The handover took place today and we spoke to Officer in Charge of Community Policing for South Division Precinct ...
New Ambulances for Regional clinics
Minister of Health Pablo Marin handed over 6 new ambulances to regional health clinics across the country. The handing over took place this morning at the Ministry of Health Parking Lot in Belmopan and is as a result of the Ministry’s goal to enhance a sustainable and effective health system throug...
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Burglar arrested in Orange Walk
On Wednesday November 11th 2015 Ruben Guerra Belizean Businessman of #13 Guadalupe Street reported that on the said date at about 2.30 a.m. while at his house he got a phone call from his security guard who informed him that someone was trying to burglarize his business […]
Illegal immigrants busted for crack and weed in Orange Walk
On the 11th day of November 2015 about 9:30 a.m. Orange Walk Police visited the home of Jose Bonilla located in Guinea Grass Village, Orange Walk District with the intention to execute a search warrant for drugs. Jose Bonilla, a Salvadoran national along with his common law […]
Police Department gets 10 new vehicles
The keys to 10 new police patrol vehicles were handed over to Commissioner of Police Allen Whylie, by Minister of National Security John Saldivar, earlier today in Belmopan. These vehicles, at a total cost of BZ $280,000, were purchased by the Government of Belize through the Ministries of […]
Report says Belize met most of Millennium Development Goals (MDG), poverty still high
With approximately 40-45% of Belizeans living either poor or indigent despite real economic growth, the target to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger as part of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) created by the United Nations 15 years ago has not been met, as cited in a report obtained […]
Police investigate death of 51-year-old man
Belize City Police is investigating of a 51-year-old man who was charged by police for a brawl he was involved in, shortly before being hospitalized. Arlie Andrew Avilez of Belize City was arrested then charged for “wounding”, appearing in court on October 13th and was hospitalized two days later on […]
San Ignacio resident busted with 215 grams of weed
An 18-year-old male of Vaca Street, San Ignacio Town, was arrested and charged yesterday evening for the offense of “Possession of controlled drugs with the intent to supply”, after he was busted with a substantial amount of cannabis. Police visited Larry’s New Looks Barber Shop on Far West Street in […]
Ministry of Health hands over new ambulances
In an effort to enhance our health system in Belize, the Ministry of Health, headed by Minister Pablo Marin, continues to seek ways in which it can scale up and maintain regional health clinics as well as hospitals to satisfy the growing health demands. As a step towards […]
12 year old boy still missing
Today makes five days since 12 year old Anthony Quim was reported missing. His mother, Xiomara Quim told police that on Saturday around 4:00 a.m., her son left home to an unknown destination and has not been seen or heard from since. Anthony is described as being […]
People’s United Party to hold executive meeting on leadership
Following the People’s United Party’s (PUP) defeat in the November 4th General Elections and its former leader, Francis Fonseca stepping down from that position on November 5th, there has been a media frenzy trying to figure out who are the candidates aspiring to fill that gap in the PUP. It […]
Belize: The Way Forward For the PUP
The People’s United Party (PUP) has lost 8th elections in a row since the general elections of 2008. For the third consecutive term, they will serve as Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. Their “guided democracy” philosophy is obviously not working too well for them. They will not get different results […]
The Toledo People’s Eco-Park Plan
This is a story about a people who are struggling, striving for the opportunity to help themselves; a story about people who are suffering, who have found a solution to their suffering, but are not being given the chance to act on that solution; a story where the reader has the power to affect the outcome, which is not yet written. Today the indigenous people and culture-groups of the Toledo District in Belize, Central America, live in economic poverty, and are needlessly suffering as a result. Infant mortality, child malnourishment, unemployment, crime and illiteracy rates in the south of the country are high, while the rest of the nation races to the forefront of the glamorous highly profitable global tourism industry.
Sadly the impoverished communities of the Toledo District are treated as an inconvenient embarrassment by the developing Belizean government, and are viewed as un-marketable by national tourism organizations and related private-sector business associations. The Kek’chi and Mopan Maya, Mesitso, Garifuna, East Indian and other ethnic groups of Toledo find themselves trapped in a vicious cycle of colonialism, dependent upon the meager contributions of local government and foreign aid to survive. Lacking the trappings of modernity to attract to their district the kinds of trade and commerce which preoccupy their nation’s leaders, these communities have no leverage with which to inspire their government to assist them in the areas of environmental, social and economic development. Instead the indigenous populations of southern Belize quietly endure an unspoken discrimination in the form of disregard for their legal democratic voice and abandonment of their solutions to the alleviation of poverty, thus earning this beautiful, wild territory its unfortunate moniker, “the Forgotten District.”
High Season Comes Early to Ambergris Caye, Belize
This past week…I wasn’t sure if it was just me. I saw tourists. Lots of them. More people unloading at Tropic Air, more golf carts filled with visitors and town just felt like it was hopping. But…it’s early November? A time of year that’s just…quiet. Usually super quiet.
Could it be true?
The streets were busy so…
I decided to talk to a few professionals. A golf cart company manager. Two hotels. One of the airlines. One of the tour companies…to see if I was right. Is it busier right now than it usually is in the beginning of November?
I spoke with Ultimate Golf Carts – the manager said that they have 20 carts and are busier than they have been in seasons. They are almost fully booked November to February – and totally booked for Christmas through New Years. (And there is certainly more transportation competition on the island).
Okay, what about tour companies? I talked to Rebecca, the owner of Seaduced by Belize with her husband. They specialize in snorkeling, sailing and mainland tours.
She said that they are busier – and especially for bookings in the beginning of December. A historically slow time as people abroad prepare for the holidays.
Plan your Belize Honeymoon around these 6 Romantic Ideas!
With Belize becoming THE new Romance Destination, we thought we’d compile a handpicked list of activities to do in Belize on your next Romantic Getaway – all that would be missing is you (and your love!). A private beachside moonlit dinner, a sensuous chocolate spa treatment, stargazing from your outdoor hot tub jacuzzi or perhaps an adrenaline pumping adventure will surely up your romance factor. So, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday, a honeymoon, an anniversary, or just looking for the ideal weekend getaway, Belize is definitely the right destination. Here’s why!
The Secret to Scoring the Best-Value Property on Belize’s Paradise Island
A blessed sea breeze keeps you cool…elegant frigate birds glide and cavort above the sea, ready to grab a quick breakfast in the clear waters below them…
This is Ambergris Caye—an island less than 40 miles from the mainland of Belize.
The best on-beach deals are usually found for resale condominium units in established developments. There are a variety of beach condo complexes that have a track record and reputation, and are well priced when compared to new condo developments. For example, I found a one-bedroom condo at an established beach development going for under $89,900. It’s only one-and-a-half miles south of the town center.
Look a half-mile across the bridge and you can find furnished two-bedroom condos. In an established condo complex, I came across one for $280,000. Both are close to the town’s amenities, but removed from the hustle and bustle of the town center.
Another option is to look north where major growth is occurring. It used to be an ordeal to navigate the dirt road north during the wet season. But paving of 10 miles of the road north is underway. It should be completed during the next dry season.
Once the paving is complete, it will be much easier to reach the more remote northern areas of the island. But real estate prices have not yet adjusted upwards for the few northern condo complexes already there that aren’t as easy to reach. Right now you can buy a new condo or casita on the beach for under $130,000.
From San Pedro to Dangriga, Belize For a Free Veterinary Clinic
Yesterday morning, I woke up early to pack for a short trip to Southern Belize. Short in duration, not in travel time. Just one day to help with a free veterinary clinic that I helped with last year. The clinic where I ended up finding the best dog in the world. ELSIE! Who in one year went from this…neglected, starved almost to death, with tick fever…
Placencia Village in Belize: What is There to Enjoy?
A beautiful peninsula in southern Belize, Placencia Village is home to some of the best beaches and activities in the country. Follow this Placencia Village travel guide to help you experience this place at its best.
A gorgeous green peninsula in Southern Belize, Placencia Village has 16 miles of sandy beaches, with the warm Caribbean Sea to the east and the charming Placencia Lagoon on the west. Placencia is divided into two parts, north of the airstrip and south of the airstrip. The whole of the village can easily be covered on one beach cruiser ride. Its busy part is on the south where visits will find a good amount of restaurants, banks, bistros, coffee shops, banks and guest houses. You will also find the taxi and bus station, and the harbor.
The northern portion of Placencia, on the other hand, includes the Garifuna Village and is less densely populated. It has so many more expensive Placencia Village hotels. Because of its close proximity from the famous Belize Barrier Reef, it has a real surf. The water is clean and clear, and has trade winds that are gently and cooling. Tourists can find many sights that are calming to the spirit, such as the picturesque Belizean sunset on a deserted peninsula beach in Placencia.
Pook’s Hill All-Inclusive Jungle Lodge in Belize
It was called the bird’s nest; our large bungalow at Pook’s Hill Lodge was elevated about 20 feet off the ground and tucked far away from the rest of the hobbit looking bungalows. It was surrounded by green trees and vines; this was the middle of the jungle. In the light of day it was all rather exotic, and I was well aware that it would get even more exotic as the sun went down as I know from experience that’s when the jungle tends to wake up. I could tell Allie was impressed, she had never stayed or seen such a place before – and neither had I. It’s hard to build natural looking, modern living spaces in the jungle! We got settled in that night and had dinner in the communal dining area which was screened in to protect us from mosquitoes. As Allie put one of everything on her plate to try I smiled and realized this was one area that I knew I would have no issues with Allie – she was adaring eater, just like her sister. I love daring eaters. The jungle touches many senses. Obviously from a visual perspective you are surrounded by dense green jungle everywhere you look – it’s pretty amazing to think about what is inside that foliage, or to see geckos and lizards scurry. But you are also treated to jungle surround sound in the mornings. Waking up at Pooks Hill was a beautiful symphony of birds, bugs, geckos, and the occasional monkey. As the sun came up so did the volume creating a beautiful ‘nature’s alarm’. As cool and different as the jungle environment and creatures are, there’s also a part of me that thinks – there are plenty of things in the jungle that I really don’t want to see. - See more at: http://www.weblogtheworld.com/countries/central-america/pooks-hill-all-inclusive-jungle-lodge-in-belize/#sthash.6I7lFo42.dpuf
Garifuna Settlement Day: A Quick Look at the Garifuna Culture
November 19th is observed as Garifuna Settlement Day and a national holiday in Belize. The Garifuna people take this particular day, to commemorate the arrival of the Garinagu to Belize and to celebrate their contributions to the development of the country.
In the days leading up to the 19th, Dangriga and its surrounding communities prepare for the arrival of locals and international travelers, seeking to imbibe in the typical Garifuna food and drink, dance to the rhythmic beating of the drums and partake in the week long festivities. What’s not to be missed is the “arrival re-enactment,” where everyone gathers to watch this modern day portrayal of the first Garinagu people to the shores of Belize.
The Garinagu are descendants of the Carib Indians of St. Vincent and the Nigerian slaves whom were shipwrecked on the island in 1763. They were exiled to Roatan, Honduras by the British in 1796, and migrated to Belize in 1802 after civil unrest in Roatan. Presently, the Garinagu make up 6 percent of Belize’s population and are predominately found in Southern, coastal villages, such as Hopkins and Placencia.
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Virtual School Trip for student with Belizean Heritage
It's not a local story but a good story. Max Castillo is the son of Alya Rosado, who grew up on Princess Margaret Drive.
Teacher coordinates ‘virtual field trip’ for student with severe allergies: When it comes to allergies and children today, the risks are a true reality for many families that can be a matter of life and death.
For third grader Max Castillo, allergies can keep him out of the school. But his teacher is trying to keep him as close to the classroom as possible - even when it may seem impossible.
Max has anaphylactic allergies to wheat and dander that have plagued him since birth and a severe gluten sensitivity that attacks when the 8-year-old is even exposed to it.
Last year, Max had a 7th birthday he would rather forget.
“He ended up being hospitalized for five days and missed his birthday,” said Ted Castillo, Max's father.
The only affordable retirement for most Americans isn’t in America
Christine Schofield, mother of three, disappeared the day after the Bowl-A-Thon: February 13, 2012. She’d co-chaired the annual fundraiser with Holly Riordan at the Brunswick Zone in the Chicago suburb of Woodridge. The Grand Prize at the auction was a wheelbarrow full of wine bottles, which Christine wreathed in flowers. Altogether, the event raised more than $35,000 for We Grow Dreams, a not-for-profit greenhouse providing employment for teenagers with disabilities. Christine had been guilty of dreaming through the internet. She’d harbored a secret addiction for photo-gazing at the sprawling mansions in Latin America—mostly, the expansive kind built by industrialists and profiteers. When Panama and Guatemala and Ecuador out-priced even her fantasies, her dreams turned to Belize. Belize sat as a tiny nation of 350,000 people—roughly the population of Tampa, Florida—nestled on the Yucatán peninsula. “A thumb,” Christine said, laughing, “sticking it to the butt of the world.” As a former British colony, Belize was the only English-speaking nation in Latin America. It became sovereign in 1981, though it still remained part of Queen Elizabeth II’s vast commonwealth.
Videos
World Pediatric Project - Belize City, 3min. I traveled with the World Pediatric Project to Belize City, Belize. My assignment was to document the mission in photo and video. Here is a short clip from the trip.
Honeymoon in Belize, 3.5min. My husband and I honeymooned in Belize in the beginning of March 2015. Every day we were there was a truly unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
My Trip to Belize 2015, 15min.
Evidence of Journey Belize Mission Project 2015, 4.5min. Evidence of Journey showcases their time in Belize as a part of the Belize Mission Project which provides free dental services to the people of Belize. In addition they share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their music ministry and personal testimonies. Eddie Kilgallon, Dusty Workman and his daughter Peyton Workman have put together a small sample of their time in Belize.