New Belize Today

Month	Year	Page No	Title	Description
March	1971	1	The New Belize is, Message from Home Affairs Minister	Hon. C.L.B. Rogers
March	1971	2	Ministries in Action	Roads and Road Development Plans
March	1971	4	News From Belmopan	In Belmopan, meetings were held to discuss the completion and final clearing up operation of the first stage of the Belmopan project and the methods of controlling the building and construction of items now to form the next stage of the growth of Belmopan.
March	1971	5	Focus on the Districts	Toledo: Rice Production; Stann Creek: Banana Industry; Orange Walk: Farmers to diversify to onion and potato harvesting with assistance from CARE, Independence Park inaugurated in San Jose O.W.; Cayo: Sacred Heart School gets new building, Electricity now available between San Ignacio and Benque Viejo del Carmen; Belize: Belize Brewing Company to begin brewing beer “Beliken” at the end of April, Pepsi Cola company to open soon;
March	1971	8	Belize Joins CARIFTA – Caribbean Free Trade Association
March	1971	11	Activities on Independence Hill	Land Tax (Amendment) Ordinance 1970; the Meat Shop Controversy; an Ordinance to Amend the Education Ordinance 1962
March	1971	13	The Economy	Production: It Surged Ahead
March	1971	15	Newsmakers	Marylee Woodeye, first person to be born in Belmopan, Dennis Bradley launches into fiberglass boat building, Silas Cayetano now Registrar of Cooperatives.
June	1971	1	We are not Satisfied	Information on the New Belize publication
June	1971	2	Ministries in Action	Belize Telecommunication Authority (BTA) to take over Phones; Tourism: Challenge and Response,
June	1971	3	Tourism: Challenge and Response	Formation of Tourist Guide Association in Ambergris Caye, San Pedro
June	1971	4	News from Belmopan	Top Notch Hospital opens in Belmopan; Ecumenical Church built in Belmopan: A Place of Worship with a Modern Approach; 1,900 books donated to Belmopan from Lansing, Michigan;
June	1971	6	Focus on the Districts	Belize: Construction on second story for Belize Technical College; Hattieville Farmers Cooperative export habanera peppers to Florida with assistance from CARE, Canadians to do feasibility study for Belize City sewerage and water supply system; Stann Creek: Banana industry to get assistance from Canada; Toledo: Monkey River set up committee to run new 10 KW generator for electricity, Rev. Bishop Hodapp in San Jose, Toledo to bless new R.C. Church; Cayo: R.C. School from Norland transferred to Esperanza Village and its three building complex opened; Orange Walk: Newly built Santiago Castillo Stadium host fair
June	1971	10	The Green Revolution	Acceleration in the pace of modern agriculture Development known as “The Green Revolution”
June	1971	14	Activities on Independence Hill	Income Tax Liabilities; Evidence Ordinance; Death of Senator Elsa Vasquez; CARIFTA Ordinance; Home Affairs Minister Moves to Protect Guards
June	1971	17	The Economy
June	1971	19	Newsmakers	Victor C. Moore, Canadian Commissioner to Belize presents CBC TV film “Belize”; New Justice of the Peace: Miguel Urbina, Escander Bedran, Victor Lewis, Alfred McBride, Feliciano Panti; Marjorie Houghton, Red Cross Field Officer, from London to be adviser in Belize; Francis reneau makes hit with original composition “Mass In Blues”; Charles Woods appointed Program Co-director of the CARE Mission in Belize; Belizean singer Nelso Dimond performed piano marathon in aid of newly established Curtis Junior Secondary School;
September	1971	1	Making us Tick	Information on the New Belize publication
September	1971	2	Ministries in Action	Masters of our own Destiny: Success of Co-operatives and Credit Union’s movement in Belize
September	1971	4	Focus on the Districts	Corozal: Tourism and newly constructed homes; Orange Walk: Hans Bhojwanis of Lee Royal Creations garment factory; Toledo: new Swasey Bridge built; Punta Gorda Airstrip declared and International Airport; Crique Sarco gets new school; Belize: Meteorological Observatory to be built at the Belize International Airport; New Atlantic Bank opened on Albert Street; Cayo;
September	1971	9	News from Belmopan	On the Brink of Phase 2 - Belmopan
September	1971	10	Let Belize Live! Let her be United, Sovereign and Independent
September	1971	13	Activities on Independence Hill	The Arithmetic of Dollars and Cents: No Additional Taxation on Belize in the Entry to CARIFTA
September	1971	15	The Economy	Sugar Industry of Belize
September	1971	17	Softball	Belize Regains Hermon Spoerri Trophy
September	1971	18	Radio Belize Notes
September	1971	19	Newsmakers	Joseph Belisle appointed Principal of Wesley College; Ralston Coye to head St. Michaels’s College
December	1971	1	National Geographic Feature Belize
December	1971	2	Ministries in Action	Moving to Catch the Jets; Renovation and expansion of Apron/Runway at the Belize International Airport
December	1971	4	Focus on the Districts	Corozal: Adventist Vocational College founded September 1969; Shoe makers of San Joaquin- Zapateria Magana, Ocoton Magana; Orange Walk: Orange Walk Poultry Growers Cooperative, Oligario Carrillo, to obtain processing plant; Orange Walk/ Corozal Beekeepers Co-operative and Norwalk Honey Producers to export honey to United Kingdom; Ignacio Cuello and sons to open distillery to produce “Caribbean Rum”; Cayo: Sacred Heart High school to start constructing new classrooms; Belize: People’s United Party win city council elections; St. John’s College celebrate its Diamond Jubilee; Stann Creek: Celebrating Garifuna Settlement Day; 4-H Club of Sittee River most active club in Stann Creek; Toledo: Rice production; Belize Electricity Board to construct power plant in Punta Gorda; Construction begins for New Drill Hall in Punta Gorda (PG) for training of local Police and Volunteer Guards;
December	1971	9	News from Belmopan	Dedication of Dunn Hall – Ecumenical Centre; And up goes a Civic Hall
December	1971	10	Sharing the Belizean Cake	How the local revenue is divided amongst Ministries and Departments in the Government of Belize
December	1971	13	Activities on Independence Hill	Recovering Our Heritage – the Ancient Monuments and Antiquities Ordinance, 22 of 1971;
December	1971	14	The Economy	Industry Development; Investment Tee-Tie-Toe
December	1971	17	Altun Ha: The Work of the Royal Ontario Museum in Belize	Dr. David Pendergast
December	1971	20	Newsmakers	Governor Sir John Paul leaves and Sir Richard Neil Posnett to take his place; Municipal Elections to be held in Orange Walk town council; Mobile medical Unite vehicle now making rounds in rural areas of the country;
March	1972	1	Subterranean Belize	A New World: Caves in Belize
March	1972	2	Ministries in Action	Belize Technical College; A New Lift, A New Purpose
March	1972	3	Newsmakers	His Excellency, Most Reverend Archbishop Luigi Barbarito visits Belize; Sir Hugh Wooding, Chancellor of the University of the West Indies visits Belize;
March	1972	4	Focus on the Districts	Orange Walk: Construction of highway to begin between Orange Walk and Buena Vista; Corozal: Broom Industry-Vilio Marin; Belize: Maya Broiler Ltd.-Poultry Industry; Stann Creek: Frozen Juice Boom; Reconstruction of Administration Building; Toledo: Belize Audubon Society to conduct study of local birds; Rice production and small agriculture school headed by Charles S. Wright; Cayo: Department of Archaeology at Xunantunich ;
March	1972	8	Housing: And the Third Little Pig Built a Strong House	A New Hattieville in the Making
March	1972	12	The CADNAM Exercises	Reports given to the international press as to Guatemala massing Troops along Belize border; British Troops training exercise mistaken to be reinforcements to naval task force in Belize in order to deter Guatemalans from any possible invasion
March	1972	15	The Economy	The Livestock Industry
June	1972	1	Jubilation and Champagne	Belize Retains Soft Ball Championship
June	1972	2	Ministries in Action	Veterinary and Animal Service (Min. of Health); Children Institution (Social Development Department); Modern Mechanized Systems for the Belize City Hospital Laundry Section
June	1972	4	Children Institution: A New Philosophy for Rehabilitation	Youth Hostels Listowel Boys Training School and the Princess Royal Youth Hostel amalgamated in 1960
June	1972	6	Scrub Boards and Tubs: Give Way to Modern, Mechanized Systems	Belize City Hospital Laundry section modernized with mechanized system
June	1972	7	News from Belmopan	The New Supermarket – Belmopan; (One of the first in the New City)
June	1972	9	Focus on the Districts	Corozal: Manville Rancharan-Art with ordinary tin cans; Orange Walk: Narciso Urbina to build stadium with own money; Stann Creek: Dr. Arnfield Antonius, Biologist, Smithsonian Institute conducting Coral Reef Ecological System Study; Toledo: Maya customs mixing with Christian teachings in southern Belize; Belize: William “Willie” Gillett and rice production; Cayo: “Fire of 1972”
June	1972	14	Our Security	The Means of Self-Protection are many and varied – National Volunteer Guards
June	1972	19	No Compromise on Belizean Independence	Premier determined to gain Belize’s independence despite the Anglo-Guatemalan Dispute
June	1972	23	Activities on Independence Hill	House Mourns Loss of Clerk Stanley Hulse; Repulsed in Her own Sitting Room – Guatemala; On Violence: Paraders Stone Guatemalan Consulate
June	1972	25	Art – A look at our Belizean Ballet
June	1972	27	Newsmakers	Victor “Vic” Barothy well known in Sports Fishing is dead; Chamber of Commerce of Belize assist fire victims of San Ignacio; Enthronement of Bishop E. A. Sylvestre
September	1972	1	Caribbean Festival of Creative Arts (CARIFESTA)
September	1972	3	Ministries in Action	The New Happy Atmosphere at Seaview
September	1972	5	News from Belmopan	The Cinema; The Bakery; The Public Works Department (P.W.D) Mechanical Workshop;
September	1972	7	Focus on the Districts	Belize: Jobs at Williamson Dickie Manufacturing Company; Orange Walk: Golden Stream Recreation Centre opened-John Alexander Burns; Corozal: “El Sabalo Camp”-Jorge Verde; Cayo: Frank Norris and his Norland Farm; Stann Creek: Riversdale and the deep water port for banana export; Toledo: Heavy rain and rice production;
September	1972	14	National Day ’72 – All the Way
September	1972	16	Planning for a Better Water and Sewage System in Belize City
September	1972	20	Belize Hidden Treasures and Stamp Exhibition in Canada
September	1972	22	Activities on Independence Hill	Electricity Expansion; Help to Farmers, Light Industry; House Agrees to Establishment of Caribbean Examination Council (CXC); Now We Audit Ourselves; Devaluation – Now we decide; No More Poaching
September	1972	24	C.A.R.E. Cares – A Service to Man Kind with no String Attached
September	1972	27	Newsmakers	Hon. W.H. Courtenay to be awarded honorary Doctor of Laws Degree by the University of the West Indies; Eric Bowen receives Commander of the Royal order of St. Olaf by Norwegian Ambassador; Josephine Courtenay appointed first Belizean Patroness of Women’s Hospital Auxiliary; John Stochl appointed President and Joseph Belisle area representative to Caribbean Association of Headmasters and Headmistresses; Neil Huff appointed director of CARE Belize; Belize participates in XX Olympiad held in Munich, Germany-headed by Ned Pitts;
December	1972	1	Caribbean Solidarity at Summit Parley
December	1972	2	Ministries in Action	Gearing up for Quality Livestock through A. I. (Artificial Insemination)
December	1972	4	News from Belmopan	Construction of Library, Civic Centre and Shopping Centre
December	1972	5	Focus on the Districts	Cayo: Restoration work at Xunantunich; Corozal: Water supply system for Orange Walk and Corozal villages with assistance from CARE Belize; Orange Walk: Norwalk Honey Producers Federation “Things are Good”; Belize: Ludlow Walker to open Mopan Travel Lodge; Toledo: Tropical Produce Company to export mangoes to the USA; Stann Creek: Banana and the Banana Growers Industry;
December	1972	9	Some Reflections on the Budget
December	1972	12	Festival of Arts ‘72
December	1972	14	Activities on Independence Hill	Freedom of Speech; Fire Victims Helped (San Ignacio Fire); Half Million for Housing; Ink and Party Colours; The Asians are Coming,
December	1972	16	A.U.I.E Who? (Associated Universities for International Education)
December	1972	19	Newsmakers	Belize host CARIFTA conference on Agricultural Marketing Protocol; Sir Clifford de Lisle Innis, Chief Justice, retires; John Harrington appointed Canadian High Commissioner to Belize; promotions in Volunteer Guard; Chamber of Commerce hold Trade Fair; Russel Norris and Renco Batteries, battery industry;
March	1973	1	Restoring the Name “Belize”
March	1973	3	Ministries in Action	Roads: Paving the Way to full Economic Development
March	1973	6	Health: Prevention rather than Cure
March	1973	8	Forestry: Resurgence with Economic Impact
March	1973	12	The Economy	On Price Control – The Law of Supply and Demand
March	1973	13	Training: The Key to Control our own Affairs
March	1973	15	The Belizean Stamp World
March	1973	17	Insecticides: A Look at their Adverse Effects
March	1973	19	Newsmakers	Premier Price does cabinet re-shuffle; comprehensive survey into the organization of the Government Public Service to begin shortly; Charles Woods, chairman Public Service Commission; William Hoy new Cabinet Secretary;
March	1973	0	The New Belize Supplement:	Premier George Price Challenges U. W. I Graduates – Kingston Jamaica (Speech)
June	1973	1	Journey into the Deep South	Premier of Belize – Hon. George Price takes one week extensive tour of the Toledo District
June	1973	2	Ministries in Action	A New Teacher’s College for Belize City
June	1973	4	News from Belmopan	A National Botanical Park (Now Guanacaste Park)
June	1973	7	The Weather: Not only Hurricanes but…	Belize Weather Bureau and its new Building
June	1973	11	Focus on the Districts	Cayo: National Geographic Botanists to visit Maya Mountains and collect plants, Herbarium Specimens; Corozal: Royal Caribbean Hotel-Patrick Longsworth; Belize: Belize Audubon Society proposes establishment of a Natural Area Reserve at Crooked Tree, Northern Lagoon; Toledo: Discovery of cave at Blue Creek with cache of Maya vessels; Orange Walk: New Hospital to be constructed on top of Santa Rita Hill; Stann Creek: Contract signed between Fyffes Group and Banana Growers Association for banana production;
June	1973	19	Newsmakers	Duncan Watson, Anthony Kershaw, visit Belize;
June	1973	20	The Christian Social Council:	A Dedicated Investment in Human Development; Belizean, Miss Sadie Vernon heads the Council
June	1973	23	Activities on Independence Hill	Belize for Caribbean Community (Caricom); More Houses for the Low Incomes; And More Loans from the C.D.B; Bananas and Health
September	1973	1	Premier Continues Working Tour – Urges more Productivity	Premier Continues Working Tour of, visiting the Corozal and Stann Creek District
September	1973	2	Ministries in Action – A Promise Kept	Telephone Services will be Expanded
September	1973	5	Ministries in Action 2	Forestry Builds a Dam (Douglas D’Silva Dam)
September	1973	7	Ministries in Action 3	The Fishing Industry – Now over $3 Million Dollars
September	1973	11	Corn Harvesting Festival	Includes images
September	1973	15	Progress 72 – 73	Premier Reports to the Nation (State of the Nation Address)
September	1973	20	The Boat Building Industry of Belize
September	1973	22	Newsmakers	Sisty Fairweather returns from London and New York with her Belize dance Theatre successful tour; Walford Young and Samuel Haynes give consent for “Land of the God” Lyrics to use as Belize National Anthem; Canadian Aid Program in Belize to look for new projects in Belize; Wahib Habet sawmill at San Luis, Mountain Pine Ridge destroyed by fire-120 people out of work; Edison Coleman awarded a citation of outstanding merit and achievement by the Belmopan Creative Arts Workshop; Agnes Gallego- Miss Belize Independence; First Vicar Apostolic priest to be Consecrated Bishop of Belize, 1956, Rev David F. Hickey, S.J, is dead;
September	1973	24	Forum on the Arts	The Belize Arts Movement and where it is Going?
December	1973	1	Premier Ends Working Tour
December	1973	2	Ministries in Action	And Now – Nurse Anesthetists (Anesthetists)
December	1973	3	Ministries in Action	The Veterinary Investigation Laboratories
December	1973	4	News From Belmopan	The Sky is Limitless for fast growing Bamboo Industry; A Stepping Stone That’s Paying Dividends – Encouraging Establishment of Light Industries all over Belize
December	1973	6	The Development Finance Cooperation (DFC) Rejuvenated
December	1973	9	Closing the Trade Gap; The 1974 Budget $38.4M
December	1973	12	Focus on the Districts	Orange Walk: Richmond Hill Livestock Station-Guinea Grass, livestock research and development station; Cayo: The tobacco industry in Belize and Belizean Cigarettes; Belize: Macaroni Products by Jones Bros. Toledo: Water and Sewage Authority to set up house to house water system in Punta Gorda;
December	1973	16	The British Museum ‘Corozal District’
December	1973	18	Electrical Power to the People
December	1973	21	Newsmakers	CLB Rogers conferred Medal of Honour of the Lebanon from Consul General Sarkis Abou Nehra;
December	1973	22	Activities on Independence Hill	Price Control on Goods; Education Gets a Good Bite – From Budget;
March	1974	1	Activities on Independence Hill	Belize to join CARICOM – outgrowth of CARIFTA
March	1974	4	News from Belmopan	The Farmers Co-operative; A Modern Distillery (In Belmopan)
March	1974	6	Ministries in Action	Yesterday’s Dream Becomes Tomorrow’s Reality; New Plant to produce Turpentine
March	1974	8	Ministries in Action 2	From San Joaquin: House to House Water Supply
March	1974	9	LAND – The Most Important National Asset
March	1974	13	Cross-Country Cycle Racing	History and Facts
March	1974	16	Focus on the Districts	Belize: Water and Sewerage for Belize with assistance from Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); Orange Walk: Loskot’s Furniture Factory and furniture carving; Stann Creek: Silk Grass to get Stadium-Stann Creek Rural Area Stadium; Cayo: Oscar Perez to start Metal Furniture Factory and Belize Confectionery Company; Toledo: Forest Home Village and developments; Corozal: Cattle farm to be created in areas formerly used for cane growing;
March	1974	23	Newsmakers	Scotia Bank set up office in Belize City; Evan Young and Walter Brown promoted to Permanent Secretary; Governor Richard Posnett opens National Training Centre for Scouts at Campy Oakley in Burrell Boom area;
June	1974	1	Ministries in Action	Solving the Acute Nurse Shortage
June	1974	3	Focus on the Districts	Cayo: Focus on the Mennonites; Stann Creek: Fire at Dangriga; Toledo: Barranco receives electricity power; Lubaantun Re-visited; Belize: New Deal Limited to establish hotel near Haulover Bridge; Corozal/Orange Walk: Joint agreement signed between CARE and Development Finance Cooperation (DFC) for production of corn;
June	1974	11	New Definitive Stamp Issue: Butterflies of Belize
June	1974	14	News from Belmopan	Sewing up $M, Trade Gap
June	1974	15	Newsmakers	Film Industry comes to Belize: “Young and Old, We Build Belize;”; Anglican School built in Queen’s Square; Caribbean Development Bank team meet with Premier Price;
July	1974	1	New Belize Goes Monthly
July	1974	2	News Beats	Minister of Trade and Industry A.A. Hunter guest speaker at Caribena Fishermen’s Cooperative’s Annual General Meeting; DFC urges Sarteneja Fishermen’s Cooperative to expand to shipbuilding;
July	1974	3	The First years of the Surging Seventies	Agriculture and Land Development
July	1974	6	Surging Seventies	Tourism
July	1974	7	Surging Seventies	Regional Cooperation
July	1974	8	Surging Seventies	Infrastructure, Grants and Loans
July	1974	9	Surging Seventies	Education
July	1974	12	Newsmakers	Senator Hon. Dudley Thompson, Jamaican, visits Belize to offer cooperation in Technical Assistance; Belize Fashion Institute, Norma Cooper, graduate 34;
August	1974	1	News Beats	Flynn Furniture Factory, Belmopan, destroyed by Fire;
August	1974	2	Belize’s Independence “Not for Negotiation”	Article on how Government of Belize has tried to internationalize its unswerving stand against Guatemala
August	1974	5	The First Five Years of the Surging Seventies	Housing
August	1974	6	Surging Seventies	Communication, Transport – Power (Roads, Bridges, Airport, Bus, Phones)
August	1974	11	Surging Seventies	Law and Order (Policing); Buy Belizean Produce
August	1974	15	Newsmakers	Jose Cervantes ordained a R.C. priest in the Holey redeem Cathedral; Florencio Marin attended conference of Central American Trade Unions where resolution was adopted stating Belize’s right to self-determination;
September	1974	1	Newsbeats	U.N. table tennis team plays demonstration game against Belizeans; Citrus growers to insure orchards against hurricanes and disasters; Frankie Reneau returns to London to set his career as concert pianist; Edwin Flowers promoted to Chief Magistrate; Euri Beekeepers Cooperative formed in Cayo District; Prosser Fertilizer Company employees to get wage increases and fringe benefits over two year period; Jaime User president of newly establish Stann Creek Lions Club; San Lazaro, Orange Walk school opens; Examinations results released for Cambridge GCE “O” level;
September	1974	2	Focus on the Districts	Orange Walk: Archaeologist discover agricultural system used by ancient Maya Civilization at San Antonio, near Albion Island; Corozal: Calcutta Vocational College of the Seventh Day Adventist Church to expand to offer more vocational training programs, mainly agriculture with assistance from the Inter-American Fund (IAF); Belize: Inter-American Fund to grant monies to Friendship Youth Association to purchase construction equipment; Belize Hotel Association formed; Toledo: Rice Mill, drying and storage facilities to be constructed by loan to Marketing Board by Caribbean Development Bank;
September	1974	6	Sugar Production Goes Up! UP!
September	1974	10	Newsmakers	Memorandum of Understanding signed between Premier Price of Belize and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Canadian High Commissioner to Belize John Harrington for $10 million project for modern water and sewerage system for Belize City; Harrington presented $10,000 VHF Communications equipment to Fire Chief; Magnus Halcrow, General Manger, Development Finance Cooperation retires; Elisa Longsworth, Miss Belmopan, wins Miss Independence Contest; Caribbean Development Bank grants $11.5 Million loans to Belize for four types of loans; Francis Grinage Sharp, Manager of Citrus Company of Belize from 1928 to 1970 is dead; Belize hosts meeting of the Caribbean Organization of Tax Administrators;
January	1975	1	The Government Speech	Ceremonial Opening of the Third National Assembly of Belize by His Excellency the Governor
January	1975	2	Newsbeats	Deputy Premier calls on U. N. to end Stalemate on solution to Anglo-Guatemalan Claim; Cable and Wireless introduces world-wide telephone connection; Home Minister receives more Clinics on Wheels; Government of Belize and Barclay’s Bank enter joint agreement to produce soya beans; Garment Factory opened in Belmopan; Jamaica supports Belize’s right to Independence; Belize selected as Tate & Lyle’s training ground for mechanical engineers; Ecumenical High School opens in Stann Creek Town; National Bus Owners Organization to construct Central Bus terminal in Belize City;
January	1975	4	Archaeology	Archaeologist to investigate Lamanai
January	1975	5	Newsmakers	Clive Grant Project Manager for Belize City water and sewerage system; Belize hosts Anglican Synod in October of 1974; Premier George Price gives luncheon to Caribbean Conference of Churches; World President of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Dr. Robert H. Pierson visits Belize; New Year’s Honorees: John Thompson, E.P. Yorke, Kenrick Leslie, Bob Reneau and Sybil Reyes awarded the MBE and Daniel Middleton awarded the British Empire Medal; Paul Rodriguez, New Belize City Mayor; Rafael Fonseca attends 28th Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank in Bridgetown Barbados; Winston miller, Fisheries Biologist, represents Belize in 27th Annual Conference of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute in November of 1974; Philip Goldson accepted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court and called to the local bar after receiving law degree; Alberto Arce, Governor of Rotary District 424, visits Belize; Joseph McLoughlin, third vice-president of Lions Club visits Belize; Gladys Stuart “The Iguana and the Dogs” won tree awards at University of the West Indies Tallawah Drama Festival held in 1974;
January	1975	8	Premier Price back in the Saddle; P.U.P Retain People’s Mandate	General Elections Information
January	1975	12	The Budget	War against Inflation Escalates, ’75 Budget a Record
January	1975	16	On Belizean Patriotism	What is Belizean Patriotism, taught by C.L.B. Rogers and Said Musa
February	1975	1	Archaeology	800 A.D. Find in Cayo
February	1975	2	Newsmakers	The Professionals Combo, with Jesus Acosta, make hit with Belizean ‘bram’- You Are There; Belize Insurance Association Formed; Lord Rhaburn Combo returns to Belize after Central American Tour; Sidney Hockey, prominent British Librarian visits Belize;
February	1975	4	Easing the Squeeze	First Price Control, Now Consumer Protection
February	1975	6	Newsbeats	More C.D.B Loans Approved; Minister of Agriculture calls for formation of an Agricultural Society; Stalemate ends-talks on Belize resume; Banana destined for UK markets; Sir Michael Hogan appointed President of the Belize Court of Appeals; V.H. Courtenay attends CARICOM Meeting; Trade Union Seminar for Caribbean Trade Unionist was held in Stann Creek Town; Village of Douglas, Orange Walk, gets new water system; $19 million for Belize Sugar Industries to expand factories at Tower Hill and Libertad; New Wing for Belize City Hospital;
February	1975	8	The Development Finance Cooperation (D.F.C.): A Stimulant to Development
February	1975	12	Goshen University	Studying Belize as a Developing Nation,
March	1975	1	A Damp Quarter for Agriculture	Production in Belize; Last quarter ending March 31st
March	1975	2	‘Hell’s Fire’, Burns the Albert	The Albert Street Fire; Small history of fires in Belize
March	1975	5	Archaeology	How much Olmec influence was there in Belize?
March	1975	7	Newsmakers	Majorie Waight, winner of essay contest “Belize, Tourism, and What my Country Offers” will represent Belize at Caribbean Hotel Association; Vice President of Public Officer’s Union, Reynaldo Malik, attended Caribbean Congress of Labour to discuss matter of Inflation and unemployment in the Caribbean; Ewart William Francis appointed Queen’s Council for Belize; Jaycee International Vice-President, Alexander Tzang visits Belize; Hon. Assad Shoman attended ministerial meeting in Jamaica to discuss the Law of the Sea; Samuel Tillet, promoted to Labour Commissioner; Irene Walter, pro-registrar of the Caribbean Examination Council in Belize to promote regional exam (CXC) for Caribbean;
March	1975	9	Boosting the Economy; A New El Dorado	Banana Industry and the United Kingdom (U.K.)
March	1975	11	Newsbeats	Douglas Village gets Water System; Oldest Ever Artifact in Belize Unearthed at Cerros Maya Site-Olmec Jade Pendant; Health Minister opens Health Conference; Funds for Western Highway Project Approved; HRH Prince Philip Visits Belize;
April	1975	1	Once Again Talks, Once Again a call for Unity	The end of stalemate between the U.K. and Guatemala over Belize
April	1975	2	Newsmakers	Rt. Reverend Rigal Elisee, Bishop of Gambia and the Rio Pongas in North West Africa visit Belize; World President of Jaycees International Jean Claude Feraud visits Belize; Colonel Duncan Gree takes over command of the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards of the British Forces stationed in Belize; Rosa Garcia of Orange Walk crowned Miss Agriculture for the Agricultural Trade Show;
April	1975	5	Ceramics; Small Industry
April	1975	7	Soon! Nails at Lower Prices (Nails for Construction)
April	1975	8	Education	A “Now Purpose” in Education; the Role of the Teacher in the New Belize
April	1975	12	Newsbeats	Missing Link Discovered in ancestry of a group of rock building marine plants; Ministry of Agriculture declares state of alert for the Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Ministry of “Power” and Communications now Ministry of “Energy: and Communications; Belize City Women’s Hospital Auxiliary opens Flowers and Arts Show at Bliss, Premier George Price attends conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers; Holy Redeemer Credit Union is a Mini-Bank?; Premier address 53rd Annual General Meeting of the Public Officers Union;
April	1975	14	Agriculture	‘Twas a week for Farmers; Governments Agricultural Policy
April	1975	16	Agriculture	Accelerating the Tempo of Change
May	1975	2	Towards a Belizean Meritocracy	Rewarding Service to the People
May	1975	4	Newsbeats	Premier Calls on Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLA) to end Restrictions that exclude Self-Governing/non-independent countries from access to regional institutions and their benefits; Belize Gets money for New Port in Belize City-Near Yarborough Area; Rotary Club of Orange Walk sponsors Agricultural Show; Queen’s Address focused on Women; Teachers Union formed in Toledo; Youth Seminar Held in Belize; Olympic Week Opened and Ministry of Sports to encourage more participation;
May	1975	7	Curing an Allergy	Looking beyond and Allergic System for New Values: Hon. Attorney General, Assad Shoman, calls for a New Economic Order… “The Present System is Intolerable”
May	1975	13	Newsmakers	Angelo Santini, General Telephone Electronics International Inco. honored by Minister for work in modern automatic telephone system in Belize; Dr. Donald Snyer, expert fish food handler, in Belize to assist with stepping-up efficiency in the local fishing industry; Acting Premier, CLB Rogers, Allan Arthurs, Board of Directors President-Endeavour Credit Union of Stann Creek Town; Hon. David McKoy to look into matters related to national insurance and social security for Belize while at 60th Session of International Labour Organization; Stanley Leslie receives Ray Hackney scholarship through Public Officers’ Union, Belize; Soila Latchman crowned Miss Sports 1975-1976; Dr. J. Cal elected president of newly formed Belize Agricultural Society;
May	1975	14	Restoring the Face of a Virgin	The Excavation of the Xunantunich Maya Ruin in Succotz village
May	1975	16	Stamps: Insight into a Remarkable Civilization (Mayas)
Special Edition	1975	1	From the Commonwealth: Support for Belize’s Security and Independence
Special Edition	1975	2	The “New World Economic Order” and Belize
Special Edition	1975	4	Journey out of Isolation	Correlating the Belize – Cyprus – Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) Situation
Special Edition	1975	5	Internationalizing the Belize Question	Gaining support for Belize’s Independence
March	1976	1	The Economy: Slight Increase
March	1976	3	A University Centre for Belize	(Now University of the West Indies, School of Continuing Studies, Belize)
March	1976	5	Death of a Patriot	Tribute to the Late Gwendolyn Margurite Lizarraga
March	1976	7	The Search for Oil
March	1976	9	Highlights of the ’76 Budget: $61.6m to spend
March	1976	13	Government Tightens-up on Loose Insurance Law: Fat Premiums must be invested in Belize
March	1976	14	At the United Nations (UN)	The Diplomatic Initiative that paid off, U.N. Gives Belize Strong Support
March	1976	18	Newsbeats	International Telecommunications Union and Government of Belize to establish Maritime Telecommunications System; Hon. VH Courtenay resigns as Minister of Government-oil companies Ajax Petroleum Company and Ariel Pet. Comp. license to drill; Guatemala postpones Anglo-Guatemalan talks due to earthquake; Barclays Bank Development Fund and Government of Belize in Soya Bean Project; United Kingdom grants $8 million for Northern Highway Projects; Belize City Water and Sewage System preparatory phase complete; Mobile Hospital Donated by Michigan Partners;
March	1976	20	Newsmakers	Hon. Alexander Albert Hunter-knighted by the Queen, Ewart William Francis appointed Order of the British Empire (MBE), William John Hoy, Raymond Usher, and William Percival appointed Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE);
March	1976	20	Archaeology	The Maya – Early Inhabitants of the Citrus Valley
June	1976	1	Happy Birthday CARICOM (Third Anniversary) (Caribbean Community)
June	1976	2	Belizean Work of Art Presented to Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) by George Gabb
June	1976	3	The Economy: Some Sweet and Sour
June	1976	4	Belize Dollar Floats Internationally but tied to $U.S.
June	1976	5	Newsmakers	Belize Association of Accountants formed, Thomas Tattersfield as President; Signa Yorke and Orlando Matus to serve of Public Service Commission; Cuna Mutual Insurance Company , Thomas Rampersad visits Belize; Moslem Minister, Kareem Azziz, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of the Nation of Islam visits Belize; Telford Vernon appointed Comptroller of Customs, Clarence Grant appointed Commissioner of Income Tax, Esmond Willoughby, Police Chief; Accreditation Committee of the Regional Nursing Body in the Caribbean visits Belize to evaluate Belize City Hospital School of Nursing; President of the Pan American Sports Association, Mario Vasquez visits Belize; Fr. John Paul Cull, S.J. Jesuit missionary in Belize, 1949-1970 dies in automobile accident;
June	1976	6	New Customs Tariff	Zero on Entry Tax, No more Import Preferences
June	1976	9	Archaeology	The Unveiling of Nim Li Punit
June	1976	10	Agriculture	$$$ Millions for “Breadbasket” Investment – Big Investment in Grain
June	1976	13	Newsbeats	Feed Mill opens in Citrus Belt; Oil Quarrel Squashed: Ajax and Ariel Petroleum Companies withdraw court action against Belize Government; National 4-H Centre Opens at Agriculture Show Grounds in Belmopan; United Kingdom will Finance Tobacco Research; Agriculture officials attend CARICOM Meeting; Cane Farmers Association of Corozal gets DFC loan; New Children’s Ward Opens at Belize City Hospital;
June	1976	16	Defence	Infantry Force to Protect National Borders
June	1976	18	Education	Harnessing Educational Resource; Community School for Corozal
June	1976	19	Housing	Low Income Housing Project OK’ ed Focus on Better Mortgage; Housing Projects in Belmopan, Ladyville areas through DFC
June	1976	0	Supplement (Speech)	A Policy Statement on Defence – Hon. C. L. B. Rogers
September	1976	2	The Economy	Answered Prayers
September	1976	4	Archaeology	Lamanai
September	1976	6	4-H	Wanted: Trained 4-H Leaders
September	1976	8	Expanding the Health Service	Modern Hospital Nears Completion; Orange Walk Town Hospital
September	1976	9	Travel	Bumping: Overbooking of passengers in Airplanes; Bien Venido a Mejico: Problems Belizeans face while traveling through Mexico from USA
September	1976	10	The Water/Sewerage System for Belize City, What Goes..?
September	1976	12	Newsmakers	Queen’s Birthday Honours; Keith Hamilton and Martin Garcia attend a 20 week at Metropolitan Police at training School in Hendon, England; H.G. Johnson promoted to Superintendent of Police, G. Grant, B.A. Bevans and R. Ochoa made Assistant Superintendents, Gillet R. Gardiner, O. Pollard, G. Marshall made Inspectors, G. Nicholas, S. Zuniga, W. Hope and D. Molina, C. Good made Assistant Inspectors; Dr. Leroy Taegar, president of the Belize Medical and Dental Association, Dr. John Price, Vice President; Ruth Wakelin, president, Lydia Waight, secretary and Leonie Wright, treasurer of Belize Hospital Auxiliary; Maureen Utsman gives one-woman, one-night show at Bliss entitled “Moods-A Sharing Of”; Governor Peter Donovan McEntee succeeds Neil Posnett (gives small information on McEntee); Deputy Premier, C.L.B. Rogers meets with Director of Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Belize, Dr. Guillermo Guevarra;
September	1976	14	Agriculture	Food Plan Ready, Awaits Go: Establishing a Food Corporation with CARICOM; CARDI to study Milpa System – Higher Yields for the “Milperso”; Fruits for all Seasons
September	1976	17	Pension	The 1976 Pension Bill; Public Officers “Quid Pro Quo” Who Gets What
September	1976	18	Newsbeats	Floods affect Roads and Farmlands Countrywide; Fishermen Net $1.2 million in profit; Peace Corp for Agriculture Programme; Belize Government and CARE Belize sign agreement for Rural Education project; Mennonite Farmers receive more funds from Barclays Bank Development Fund joint project with Government of Belize for Soya Beans Project; Belize contributes $8 thousand to Central American Earthquake Relief Fund; Mexican Government supports Belize’s Independence; “No wish to be Guats”-CLB Roger says on Anglo-Guatemalan Issue; Sand Pedro, Ambergris Caye, branch of National Fire Service inaugurated by Deputy Premier CLB Rogers;
September	1976	21	Sports	An Essay on Local Sports
September/ Special Edition	1976	1	The State of the Nation Address – George Price
September/ Special Edition	1976	7	Inauguration of Miss Belize Independence, 1976 – 1977 (Dora Phillips)
December	1976	2	The Economy	The Calm after the Storm
December	1976	3	Culture	Cultural Sensitivity: Like a Fish in its Elements
December	1976	4	Finance	Radar on the Dollar: The Monetary Authority Established, H.E.C. Cain, Managing Director;
December	1976	7	Agriculture	Without Tinted Lenses The Grass in Green
December	1976	10	Newsbeats	Venezuela Foreign Minister on Visit; Belize joins Caribbean Food Organization (FAO); Surveyors Association Formed; Barclay’s Bank opens in Belmopan, 18th November 1976; $8 Million Northern Highway Project underway; European Development Fund Grants Belize $8 million; Tourist Board Secretary calls on Private Sector to take initiative to promote Indian Church area of Belize, Lamanai; Oil Exploration Ship carrying out survey in southern offshore area of Belize, Esso Ventures Incorporated;
December	1976	14	Police Offbeat	The Police Boys Club
December	1976	15	Education	Education – A New Perspective; Plans for Rural Junior Secondary, More Emphasis of Technical Education
December	1976	16	Belize gets more Third World Support	Belize’s Independence;
December	1976	17	Deputy Premier, C. L. B. Rogers at United Nations 31st Plenary
December	1976	19	A Time to Sew	The Garment/Sewing Industry in Belize
December	1976	21	“Noah’s Ark” Brings Livestock	Ministry of Agriculture and Heifer Project: Guarantee to farmers of availability for breeding stock
December	1976	22	Development Finance Cooperation (DFC)	Investment Frontier
December	1976	22	Newsbeats	Williamson Sewing/Garment Factory in Belize; “Noah’s Ark” brings livestock: Livestock to be given to farmers under the 4-H Programme;
December	1976	23	Newsmakers	M.L. Wright new general Manager of Cable and Wireless; Manuel Sosa named Most Outstanding Student for 1976 at the Norman Manley School of Law in Jamaica; British Garrison in Belize new commandant, Col. J. F. Head, succeeds Col. Duncan Green; Joseph Belisle elected Chairman of the Association of Principals of Secondary Schools; Sir. Wilson Macmillian vested with Medallion and Insignia of a Knight Commander of the British Empire; Vice President, Canadian Executive Service Overseas (CESO), visits Belize; Sidney Satchwell now Principal of St. Michael’s College, Mrs. Marlen Leslie succeeds Linda Moguel as Principal of St. Hilda’s; Australian High Commissioner to the Caribbean, John Hoyle, visits Belize; First Belizean Roman Catholic Priest to be Ordained for the Dioceses of Belize, Fr. Phillip Marine of Dangriga, dies;
January	1977	1	More Vehicles More Traffic Deaths	Plans are to Streamline Traffic Flow
January	1977	2	The Budget: Bigger Spending in Agriculture, Education and Health
January	1977	5	Essay	Education – No More Goosey Gander Philosophy: “Education must provide us with a better understanding of our culture, history… so as to allow us to contribute to our political and economic independence in the national and Caribbean context”
January	1977	6	Newsbeats	Belize gets Fat Beef Quota from the United States; Premier opens Park and Community Centre in August Pine Ridge; Citrus Co. Resumes Operation after financial Crisis; Radio Ads up 30%; Opening of New Mechanical Workshop in Central Farm;
January	1977	8	The Belize Mission at the United Nation Last Year (’76)	Exclusive interview with Hon. Assad Shoman – Attorney General and Minister of State
January	1977	11	The Trade License Law: What is it
January	1977	12	Newsmakers	Number of young Belizeans receive professional and technical qualification from universities abroad; Five British M.P.’s visit Belize
February	1977	1	Our National Archives
February	1977	2	Rehabilitation	The Belize Rehabilitation Centre, Stann Creek
February	1977	4	A New Technical Corp.	The Belize Technical College
February	1977	8	Police Power: Is for Fair Play says Deputy Premier
February	1977	9	Sports	The Idea is to Win (But Lose with Dignity)
February	1977	10	Newsmakers	Alice Gibson appointed to post of Chief Librarian; Rev. Fr. John Stochl appointed superior of the Jesuit Mission in Belize; John Hulse and Frederick Bowen review Order of the British Empire (OBE), John Hubbs, Leopold Waight, Bernard Avilez, Sr. Leona Marie Panton receive Membership of the British Empire (MBE) Award, Reginald Godoy received British Empire Medal (BEM) and Evadney Husle received Beaver Medal;
February	1977	11	Newsbeats	Health Minister gives go-ahead for Private Practice; Education Minister call on Teachers to meet challenge posed by Guatemala; Premier sends modern Fishing Ship, Miss Fermena, to Sea; Belize Delegate leaves for talks in London; Development Finance Corporation Forms Investment Company; Charles Heusner Sr. pays tribute to Government;
March	1977	1	Essay: The Number Game	Gambling, Lottery, in Belize
March	1977	2	The Process of Communication	Information on Communication
March	1977	4	Newsbeats	European Economic Community Mooching on Sugar Agreement; k-9 Section for the Police Force; Belize Prepares for Army, Government Seeks Local Loans; Costa Rica seeks trade with Bze; “Rastogi Formula” sets new citrus price; Water treatment plant installed for Belize City; Tobacco cultivation expands; High-powered lamps donated to Rogers Stadium, Bze City;
March	1977	8	Health	Health Minister Makes an Appeal for Public Health Nurses
March	1977	9	Health	Programme for Maternal and Child Health
March	1977	11	Pictorial	Nursing as a Career
March	1977	13	Public Service Training
March	1977	14	Social Security Schemes	Government to set up a Social Security Scheme for Belize
March	1977	16	Newsmakers	Hon. Louis Sylvestre presented with key to city of Corpus Christi, Texas; John Waight appointed Surgeon Specialist at Bze City Hospital; Micheal Dunn appointed Social Security Officer; John Alden completes two hundred mile walk for charity; from Punta Gorda to Bze City; Robert “Bucky” Jones, president of Belize Chamber of Commerce;
April	1977	1	Northern Highway will Shorten Journey – Gov’t Approves Re – Alignment
April	1977	2	Report on Seminar for Top Management Personnel in the Public Service
April	1977	3	National Fire Service	Fire! It Can Happen to You!
April	1977	6	Newsbeats	Premier Opens Education Centre – Belize City, Anglican Diocese; Sarteneja Airstrip Opens; Cinema Opens in Corozal; Home Affairs Minister comments on move to keep white Zimbabweans out of Belize; National Agriculture Show changes to National Agriculture and Trade Show; Development Plan for Belize Published; “Deluxe Cinema”, Narciso Urbina, opens in Corozal; “Mission of Police is a Serious One” says Hon. McKoy in Police passing out parade;
April	1977	9	Putting Together a Jig – Saw Puzzle	A Philosophy of Regional “Togetherism”; Belize and the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC)
April	1977	11	Newsmakers	Dorita Phillips – Miss Independence to participate in Miss Universe; Team of British Development Experts in Belize to give advice on aid projects, among that of re-construction and re-alignment of Northern Highway;
May	1977	1	Meat and Livestock Commission Established
May	1977	2	Nutrition in the Caribbean	The Role and Objective of the Caribbean Food and Nutrition Institute (C.F.N.I.)
May	1977	4	What Nutrition? A Square Meal in a Round Plate?
May	1977	5	Credit Unionism: The Practicality of Brotherhood
May	1977	6	Newsbeats	Deputy Premier, C. L. B. Rogers’s statement to Economic Commission of Latin America
May	1977	7	Photo News	Panama’ Head of State, General Omar Torrijos, Visits Belize – Moves towards Closer Co-operation
May	1977	11	Newsbeats Cont..	University Centre Opens – Belize City (UWI - BZ); Guatemalan President changes position on Belize; Ground breaking for new Houses in Belmopan; Deputy Premier visits Guard at Camp; Contract for first phase of Water and Sewerage System signed-Belize City; Vegetable floods local market-Government bands importation; Ground breaking for new housing project in Belmopan; Premier Price opens Agriculture Show in Orange Walk; Belize host two top level Health Conferences: Technical and Scientific Committee-TESCO and Commonwealth Caribbean and Medical Research Council-CCMRC;
May	1977	13	The Process of Communication Part 2
May	1977	14	Fishing	No Tom-Foolery in Fishing Business
May	1977	15	Newsmakers	Gilbert Ellis elected president of Belize Amateur Boxing Association; Vadimir Zerjavich appointed to Planning Unit; Rudolph Topsey awarded first place in Telecommunication Technicians course from City and Guilds Institute of London; Robert Jones, President of Belize Chamber of Commerce; Pedro Lizarraga named District Governor for Belize District of Lions-District 59; Chairman of newly formed Belize Livestock Producers Association, F.F. Orio and Vice Chairman Rudolph Gillet meet with Minister of Agriculture;
June	1977	1	Sports	Softball: Bahamas win Herman Spoerri Trophy
June	1977	3	Newsbeats	Development Mission arrives in Belize-Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); Corozal Cane Farmers allowed to use Tower Hill Sugar Factory-Orange Walk Cane Farmers Association say Corozal has no right to use Tower Hill; Restoration of law and order, Government says Tower Hill not exclusive to Orange Walk Cane Farmers; Government propose to elevate status of Village council to village boards-for better management; Agriculture School to open at Central Farm; Organization of American States (OAS) meet in Grenada-Belize Represented for Anglo-Guatemalan Talk;
June	1977	5	Panama: A Crack in the Latin Block	Guatemala Reacting to only country in Central America’s, Panama, Support for Belize’s Independence
June	1977	6	The Farmer is the Boss	The National Agriculture and Trade Show, Agriculture and the Economy of Belize; Farmer of the Year: Porfirlo Carillo, Junior Farmer: Manuel Alpuche;
June	1977	8	A Report on Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLA) – Guatemala City
June	1977	10	Mental Health	Information on Mentally Challenged People in Belize and the Seaview Hospital
June	1977	12	Newsmakers	The Death of Dr. Selwyn Young, Composer of the National Anthem Music; George Price visits Panama, Venezuela and Canada; James Edmund Mackenzie Nisbet recognized by Netherlands for Being Honorary Consul for the Netherlands in Belize for 16 years; 22 new Justice of the Peace; Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal; Sister Elsa Oliva appointed head of Belize Association for the Handicapped; Belizeans presented with Knight Bachelor, Order of the British Empire, British Empire Medal; Ceylonese lawyer Saphyenbra Crossettet Hambiah appointed Director of Public Prosecution in Belize, succeeding Mr. Issa Peera;
June	1977	14	Which Way to Good Dental Health?	Information on Dental Health Hygiene
July	1977	1	The Police and the Community
July	1977	2	Organization of American States (O.A.S.)	(O.A.S.) Meets in Grenada; Theme: Human Rights – Belize’s Right to Independence
July	1977	5	Newsbeats	Rudolph William appointed General Manager of Ladyville Meat Packing Plant; Guyana’s Ambassador Visits; Barbados Impounds Ammunition being sent to Guatemala; British Reinforcements arrive – Washington Talks end; Santiago Marin elected chairman of the Northern Fishermen’s Co-operative; Rashligh Jackson, Ambassador to the United Nations for the Co-operative Republic of Guyana visits Belize; Barbados impounds ammunition being sent to Guatemala-Guat. say its for protection against Britain; British reinforcements arrive in Belize because of Guatemalan treat to invade Belize;
July	1977	7	Agricultural Development
July	1977	8	Venereal Disease
July	1977	9	The Elected Representative represents all the People	Elected Representatives and their responsibility for his constituency
July	1977	10	Newsbeats	Mediterranean Fruit Fly on the Move; Off to Washington D.C. Belize Delegation-Anglo Guatemalan Talks; Premier Addresses Northern Fishermen’s Co-operative Annual General Meeting;
July	1977	11	Newsmakers	Dora Phillips Miss Independence 1976/1977; Lorena Castillo selected Belize Lions Queen 1977-78;
July	1977	12	Heads of Commonwealth Government Establish Committee to assist Belize fight for Independence
July	1977	13	Alleviating the Housing Shortage	Development Finance Cooperation housing Project in Belmopan
July	1977	14	Let the Buyer Beware!!	Caveat Emptor; Price on Imported Goods
August	1977	1	Government Promises Electoral Reform for 1978
August	1977	3	Report on the Washington Talks between the United Kingdom and Guatemala over Belize
August	1977	7	Newsbeats	Punta Gorda Water System on “Go”; First Result, Country wide Village, Clean Up Campaign-August Pine Ridge Village winner; Tug “Austin Felix” Launched (Boat); Government acquires land for farmers; Citrus industries threatened by Parasites;
August	1977	9	Infrastructure Development	Roads and Bridges, Ports and Harbors, Electricity, Telecommunication, Water and Sewerage, Postal Service
August	1977	12	Livestock Feeds Research Project gets underway in Central Farm
August	1977	14	Newsmakers	Belizeans awarded insignia of Members of the British Empire and British Empire Medal; Pictures of the Pioneer Food Processing centre; Louis Humphreys sworn-in as president of the Belize City Lions club, Celia Young, president of Lioness club;
September	1977	2	The Mediterranean Fruit Fly: Regional Co-operation can be our Protection
September	1977	4	Newsmakers	Garfield Sobers, Adviser to CARICOM countries in Youth and Sports Development visit Belize; Gordon Burns takes over Belmopan Branch of Royal Bank of Canada; Athelstan Sanchez, member of St. Joseph Scout Group, represents Belize in Philippines in “Manilla World Youth Handclasp”;
September	1977	5	Industrial Development in Belize
September	1977	8	Newsbeats	Agreement signed between Belize Banana Board, Riverdale Services Ltd. And Fyffes Ltd.; Sewage Treatment Plant starts A-Building; Police force install new Equipment for road safety – Visual Average Speed Computer; Primary School Exams results show increase; 1977 Sugar Crop Biggest Ever; Minister Marin opens San Joaquin Fair;
September	1977	0	National Day Pictorial 1977
September	1977	9	Newsbeats	Premier addresses San Narciso Agriculture Show; Health Minister receives automatic Sterilizers from Bze City Hospital; Environmental Study of Belize River Underway; Premier and Attorney General return from Mexican Visit; $40 thousand Government Building inaugurated in Orange Walk Town to house Ministry of Agriculture;
September	1977	11	Premier’s State of the Nation Address September 1977
September	1977	14	Canadian Volunteers answer a call for Assistance from the Christian Social Council	Extension built to the Children’s Home in Belmopan
September	1977	15	Story of a Man’s Humanity to Man	The Mundall Hospital (Now La Luma Luz Hospital) in Santa Elena Cayo
October	1977	1	House passes new Land Legislation
October	1977	2	BAL A Dream Realized	Belize Airways Limited; Aviation in Belize, History of the International Airport,
October	1977	6	Newsmakers	Premier Price - in Barbados to hold talks with CDB President on financing of deepwater port Bze City & in New York to meet Commonwealth Ministerial Committee; Delano Alpuche elected Chairman of Orange Walk Branch of General Worker’s Development Union; William Demas, President of Caribbean Development Bank visited Belize; Attorney Gen. Assad Shoman, in New York at Plenary Session General Assembly United Nations; School of Agriculture opened in Central farm; Opening of Mechanical Workshop in San Roman, Corozal, Rice Mill in Big Falls;
October	1977	7	Belize Police gets Equipment to Monitor Road Usage	Virtual Average Speed Computer/Recorder
October	1977	8	Newsbeats	Opening of New building to house Mary Hill R.C. Primary School in San Andres Village, Cz; Purchase of ductile pipe for proposed intake/water treatment plant from double Run to Bze City; Belizean Cyclist win in Mexico; Opthalmic Drugs for Bze City Hospital; Community Centre opened in Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo;
October	1977	0	Pictorial of Belize Airways Limited	Pictorial of Belize Airways Limited
October	1977	9	Newsbeats	Part of Hummingbird Highway construction; New road to be build on Southern Highway; Orange Walk town Supply; Teachers Examinations result for 1977; More Sea walls increase Costal Protection;
October	1977	10	The Belizean	Subject of the Development Plan 1977 - 1979
October	1977	14	Organizing Belizean Athletes
October	1977	16	Belize – Panama	Another Link to Strengthen the Chain Belize – Panama:
November	1977	1	Message from the Hon. Premier for U.N. Day, October
November	1977	2	A Story of “Bush Medicine”	Belizean Herbs and Barks
November	1977	6	Newsbeats	First Pan American, Public and Bank Holiday; Police K-9 Unit (established) a Reality; Tropic Storm Freida Caused Concern; Tug Captains and Engineers, Storage Limited, sign agreement for 42.5% wage increase; Credit Unionism - a Boom; Panama and Mexico reiterate their support for Belize; Deep Water Port Coming; Banana Industry gets much need loan;
November	1977	8	PAHO	Pan American Health Organization Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
November	1977	0	Pictorial	Signing Agreement of Port Construction
November	1977	0	Pictorial	Visit of Governor of Chetumal, Lic. Jesus Martinez Ross, one-day visit
November	1977	0	Pictorial	Opening of New Holy Redeemer Primary School in Belize City
November	1977	12	Newsmakers	Mr. Norris Meighan elected president of the Amateur Athletic Association; General Workers Development Union changes name to General Workers Union; Mr. Miro Castillo installed as first president of the Kiwanis Club; Holy Redeemer Primary School opened in Belize City; Miro Castillo, first president of the Kiwanis Club of Belize City, Albert Staine, Vice-President;
November	1977	14	An Interview wit the President of the Caribbean Development Bank	William Demas, president of CDB visited Belize to view projects funded by the CDB
December	1977	1	A Story for Christmas
December	1977	2	You need Not Drive yourself to Death	Small information on traffic accidents in Belize for the past year and information on safety
December	1977	4	Newsmakers	Steve Clark, Mayor of Dade County Florida, USA visited Belmopan; Ina Craig, Laura Dunn, Albert Grant, Israel Lowe, Charles Hyde, Lloyd Munnings receive Member of the British Empire Decoration and Medal Award; Belize Taxi Drivers Co-operative Society chairman, Daniel Meighan; 23 member troupe of folk dancers from Honduras visits Belize;
December	1977	6	Premier Price’s Address to the United Nations Fourth Committee
December	1977	0	Pictorial	Garifuna Settlement Day
December	1977	10	Premier Returns to Hero’s Welcome as thousands flock Airport after United Nations (UN) Address
December	1977	12	Newsbeats	Orange Walk Hospital Opened; Seine Bight Village gets new Pier; Opening of Buena Vista, Cz, Community Centre; Boundary of Orange Walk Town Extended; Agriculture Credit Scheme Subject of Joint Seminar; Garifuna settlement Day Public and Bank Holiday for first time; Non – Aligned Broadcasting Conference Supports Belize; Sugar Crop at Tower Hill Factory 1977/78; Belize Library Association joins Commonwealth Library Association and the International Federation of Library Associations; Boundary of Orange Walk Town extended; Government Printery gets new equipment; Punta Gorda gets water system;
December	1977	15	Mankind’s Greatest Invention	It Started with Gutenberg: Government Printer
January	1978	1	Enter ’78
January	1978	2	Budget	Budget Strategy ’78; Fatting the Kitty, Boosting Production
January	1978	6	Archaeology	Help! Stop! Buried Treasure: Road construction discovers Maya mounds in the San Roman area of Orange Walk
January	1978	7	Social Security	Blanket Protection: Introducing the Social Security Schemes, Benefits and More
January	1978	8	Defence	The Belize Defence Fore: The New Dimension - A New Reality
January	1978	12	Newsbeats	Premier adheres to United Nations Resolution: “No Cession of Land” (Anglo-Guatemalan Dispute/Claim); New Sugar Agreement Takes Effect; Guards disbanded – Defence Fore Formed (BDF- Belize Defence Force); The Kingston Declaration on the Belize Problem (Anglo - Guatemala Claim); Commercial Fishermen must now License; A Call to Arms, Policemen Join Military Service; San Estevan Named “Most Beautiful Village”; CDB-Caribbean Development Bank backs heavy investment in Beef production;
January	1978	15	Newsmakers	Body Building Competition; Belize, Mexico cooperating in agriculture Programme; Belize City Council Elections: Mayors, Paul Rodrigues, Deputy, Curl Thompson; Belizeans receive insignia of Member of the British Empire and Order of the British Empire;
February	1978	1	Spreading the “Gospel” Telling the World	Premier Price on a country wide tour with the governments position regarding Guatemala’s Claim
February	1978	2	Caribbean Development and Co-operation Committee (CDCC)	Caribbean Development and Co-operation Committee conference to be held in Belize
February	1978	3	Grain Gain by ’80	Construction of a Grain Storage Complex underway in Belmopan
February	1978	4	Echoes from the Edge of Space	Belize to get and Earth Station through Cable and Wireless
February	1978	7	Newsbeats	Trinidad and Tobago governments reiterate support for Belizean Independence; Premier goes on countrywide tour; Malaria Squad plans offensive; Opening of Mechanical Workshop in Mafredi and inauguration of the Toledo Rural Development Project;
February	1978	8	Pictorial	The Belize School of Agriculture
February	1978	10	Political Commentary	Information highlighting recent publishing's about the development in the Anglo-Guatemalan Claim; Fire Works in London: Premier balks at British Plan to sell-out Bze; U. K. Government grapples for explanation in Commons; U. S. State Department Embarrassed; Owen a consummate Politician and Diplomat well versed in the art of Double Talk; Commons scolds Callaghan Labour Backs Price;
February	1978	12	50 Years of Cross Country Cycle Racing	Information on History of Cycling, Statistics, and Records
February	1978	16	Newsmakers	Premier Price, Assad Shoman, V.H. Courtenay meet with Ted Rowlands of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Christina Ysaguirre-Miss Belize Independence;
March	1978	1	The Vote for 18’s	Representation of the People Act to reducing the voting age in the national elections to 18 years
March	1978	2	Newsbeats	DFC reports profitable year; Belizeans to own great share in Sugar Industry; Construction for New Lands and Survey Building Next to Belmopan Market); Agreement signed for construction of Grain Storage Complex – Big Falls; 90% Teachers pass exam-Primary Diploma Examination;
March	1978	4	Editorial	Frontline Backing: Governments response to David Owen’s possibility of settlement involving land cession
March	1978	5	“Guats” Claim Knocked by Six	Representatives of six Caribbean independent nations met with Government in Belmopan for a two day closed-door session with the Premier to study recent developments in Belize’s struggle to preserve her territorial integrity;
March	1978	9	Newsmakers	Bernaldino Pech elected chairman of Yo Creek Village; Carlos Castillo elected president of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize; Stephen Latchman, Chairman, Phillip Burns, Secretary-treasurer, Steven Mahler, Assistant secretary of Belize Branch of Belize General’s Workers’ Union; Alvan Fuller elected Chairman of Board of Directors of Development Finance Corporation (DFC);
March	1978	10	Exclusive Interview	Interviews with some of the Delegates from the Caribbean: Percival J. Patterson, Reshleigh Jackson, Frank Abdullah, Donald Blackman, Paul Adderly
March	1978	12	Profile	Profiles on the English Speaking Caribbean Independent Nations
March	1978	14	Culture	Visiting delegates entertained by a group of local artists at the San Ignacio Hotel
April	1978	1	A Time to Prevent Fires
April	1978	2	Electoral Reform	Representation of the People Act passed reducing the voting age in the national elections to 18 years, setting up of elections machinery and ensuring against voter fraud
April	1978	5	Newsbeats	Government move to Break Regional Languar Barrier-Top conference held; Belize Airways Limited Increase Flight; New Clock donated to Old Capital; War Against Malaria – Belize – Mexico; Caribbean Churches give Blessing to struggle back to Belize’s demand to be Free;
April	1978	7	Erosion Control	Coastal Protection stopping Erosion – Seawall Construction at the Newtown Barracks… stopping Erosion
April	1978	8	Development in Broadcasting	Radio Comes of Age: from Am to FM; Albert Cattouse Building in Belize City becomes Home of the Voice of Belize
April	1978	12	Newsmakers	Garden Competition held in Belmopan; Laying of pipes for water treatment plant in Burrel Boom; Santos Diaz elected president of the Camber of Commerce; Kings Park Health Centre Re – opens; Task Force on visit to Belize;
April	1978	14	Education	Revamping the Education Policy: The Aim is to educate Belizeans so that they can contribute meaningfully to the Development Process
May	1978	1	On Human Rights and Trade Rights
May	1978	2	Rural Lands under Pressure by Milpa System	Government to encourage better farming in Toledo; Milperos practicing milpa system encourages to pursue more organized and profitable system
May	1978	3	In Search of the Maya	Archaeologist to begin excavation throughout the country
May	1978	4	CDCC, Caribbean Development and Co-operation Committee	CDCC, Caribbean Development and Co-operation Committee Holds Third Session in Belize
May	1978	8	Newsmakers	Rajanathan Rajasingham, Solicitor General of Belize; Beauveau Boris Nalle new United States of America Consulate General to Belize; Domingo Perez, Belize Workers Union and Misheck Mawema, Southern Christian Union attend 9th World Federation of World Federation of Trade Union in Czechoslovakia;
May	1978	9	Agriculture	Agriculture Investment Tops $200 Million
May	1978	12	Farmer of the Year	Nonato Gutierrez
May	1978	13	The Panama Canal	Premier Congrats Panama’s Head of State: The Canal Deal Goes Through
May	1978	14	Newsbeats	Belize Lions Hold First National Convention; Currency Exchange with U.S. Fixed; Cigarette Workers, Maestre’s Industries, get more pay;
May	1978	15	Agriculture	Irrigation to Boost Harvest in Toledo
May	1978	16	Culture	Drums of My Father; (To Ami, Vira An Isani – Eternally United by Blood and The Drums)
June	1978	1	CARICOM is Alive Caribbean Community	CARICOM is Alive Caribbean Community
June	1978	2	Your Name is Woman	Sister Leona Panton, Elaine Middleton, Delsya Goff, Cpt. Bernadine Allen, Lois Young, Sadie Vernon, Signa Yorke
June	1978	5	Newsmakers	Assad Shoman home after visit from Costa Rica; Douglas Smith agriculture meteorologist; Frank Curtis Managing Director of the Belize Sugar Industries; Ethel Dorothy Vargas, Cara Evanzeloo Burns and Darrel Alvin Dias receive Members of the British Empire medal; Musical Production: Pirates of Penzance/ the Slave of Duty by Gilbert and Sullivan opens; Henry Smith Manger Citrus Growers Association;
June	1978	7	Modern Deep Water Port for Belize
June	1978	12	Agriculture	A Programme (Program) of Planting Agriculture in Primary Schools
June	1978	15	Newsbeats	Credit Union Assets now $9 Million; Belize Defence Force (BDF) Advance Training Program; Min. of Education to set-up Text Book Store – Belize City; ‘Self Help’ Community Centre opens in Bullet Tree Falls; Cane Farmers meet for Pow-Pow, Meeting on cane deliveries for both Liberty and Tower Hill Sugar Factories; More Support for Belize’s Independence by Caribbean Bishops; Working on the “Block Outs” – Belize Electricity Board to improve services; ‘Crop – Over’ Citrus Orchards made ready for next Harvest; Ministry of Health Improves Ambulance;
July	1978	1	Economy	Growth Consistent – Reports Planning Unit
July	1978	2	From the House	Regulating Standards in the Tourist Industry
July	1978	3	Development	Big Boost for Cattle Industry: New Beef Producing Corp. Formed – Belize Beef Corporation Limited
July	1978	5	Weather	Coping with the Weather: Belize Weather Bureau Assumes Responsible Role in International Weather Network
July	1978	10	Newsbeats	U. S. President Voices Interest in Belize Problem – Pledges Support; Government Opposition to put Guatemala Claim above Party Politics; $31 Million Grant for the Northern Road Approved; Ministry of Health plans for new Mental Hospital in Belmopan; Extension to Queen Square Anglican School Planned;
July	1978	12	Memorandum of Understanding	Signed between Premier Price and New York City (Declares the position of the British Government, The Government of Belize and the Opposition of Belize concerning the Anglo-Guatemalan Dispute)
July	1978	13	Newsbeats	Guatemala will Yield to Wishes of People of Belize says a BBC Report; “the Caribbean has an immense role to play in the Commonwealth” – Ramphal CW Secretary General; Profitable years ahead for Citrus Growers; Wood Veneer Industry to be Established;
July	1978	14	Archaeology	Huge Stella uncovered Some Secrets of Caracol Unearthed
July	1978	16	Newsmakers	Baptist Missionaries from Texas visit Belize to assist in spiritual and economic development in Bze; Basketball Court opened in Santa Elena Cayo District; Calbert Linares first Deaf Student to Graduate from High School in Bze; Midwives head visit Belize for seminars; First Graduation Exercise of the Belize School of Agriculture held in San Ignacio Town;
August	1978	1	Cattle Raisers asked to Support Census	The Ministry of Agriculture takes Cattle census to determine the cattle population of Belize
August	1978	2	From the House	“The Exercise of Democracy is Not Cheap”; Financing of the New Elections Law and of the registering of new voters
August	1978	3	Growing Cacao in Belize	Hershey Invests $4 Million in Cacao Industry
August	1978	8	Newsmakers	Earl Fitzgerald Henry, ordained Deacon of the Anglican Church by Bishop Anthony Sylvestre; Avalyn Gabourel granted four-year scholarship by Belize City Lions and Lioness Clubs; George Price and C.L.B. Rogers granted the title of Honorary Members of the Supreme Lodge of the Independent Order of Galilean Fishermen Incorporated; Hon. Florencio Marin meets with Executive Committee of Belize Live Stock Producers Association and team from Mexico to discuss problems and progress of Livestock industry in Belize; Dennis Puleston, Archaeologist who discovered Mayan stone axe in Belize, killed by lightning in Chechen Itza; Hector Benjamin Knight promoted to the post of Registrar of the Supreme Court and Registrar General; David McKoy held talks with Dr. Zin-Henry, Director of Caribbean office of International Labour Organization; Edmund Andrew Marshalleck, promoted to Under Secretary in the Ministry of Finance; Norris Orville Wade appointed Town Clerk for Belize city Council; Emory King elected President of Belize Insurance Association; Roy Young now Chief Elections Officer;
August	1978	11	Banking on Books	Bliss Institute Headquarters of the National Library Service in Belize City: A National Information Bank is to be set-up to collect, store and make available all sort of information on Belize
August	1978	15	Newsbeats	Medico Awards Belize Gov’t For Health Policy and Delivery; Harrier Crashes, British Forces in Bze; Government will take livestock census; Works minister tables motion rejecting proposals for Land Cession-Anglo Guatemalan Claim; Venezuelan Mission seeks more co-operation with Bze; Problems of CARICOM have made us Conscious of our Achievements; Premier says support from CARICOM countries Heartening; Agriculture team from Costa Rica visits-advises on Grain Cultivation; Guatemalan Patrol boat runs aground; Minister Sylvestre signs Contract for Major Work on Water and Sewerage Project; Out-Moded section of Elections Law Repealed; Lioness give Water Cooler to Kings Park Health Centre; Out-Moded Section of Election law Repealed;
September	1978	1	Stop Press on Greta; The Big Spirit for National Day
September	1978	2	State of the Nation	State of the Nation: Healthy!... Until Greta
September	1978	5	Greta	Hurricane Greta Strikes
September	1978	11	Newsbeats	Government Books in the Black- “The Economy Forges ahead”-Premier; Hurricane Greta; Local Union Strengthens Caribbean Ties: Southern Christian Union now member of Caribbean International Longshoremen Council;
September	1978	16	Miss Independence 78/79
September	1978	17	National Day Address	The Premier’s National Day Address
September	1978	20	Newsmakers	Leroy Gullap, Harold Stuart-Prison Officers presented with Long Service Medals; Evan Godfrey promoted to Post Master General; “No Yellow Fever in Belize” says Health Minister; Community Centre at Sarawee, Inaugurated; Farmers get land from Government - first step of Land Reform Programme in Corozal District; New Primary School for Lucky Strike, Belize District; Venezuela seeks Cooperation with Bze; Cane disease Threatening Sugar Belt – Farmers Alert; Deputy Premier tours Privacion Camp of the Belize Defence Force (BDF); Reverend Raymand Belkey arrives in Belize to take up appointment of the Stann Creek Circuit of the Methodist Church; Annual 4-H Camp Opens; Plans for Livestock Show Announced;
October	1978	1	After a Girl – Storm named Greta
October	1978	3	Streamlining The Laws of Belize	Removal of outmoded (outdated) and obsolete laws from statute books, and revision of Long titles and preambles: Revision to be done by Mr. A.R.F. Dickson, C.B.E.
October	1978	5	Cattle	U.S. Millionaire, Roy Carver, Converts Large Tracts of land into Cattle Country – Six Thousand Acres converted in Gold Button Creek area of Orange Walk District
October	1978	7	Roads and Bridges	New Middlesex Bridge on Work’s slate as Roads/Bridges Programme Continues
October	1978	10	Some Bridges Complete
October	1978	13	Newsbeats	Premier Inaugurates Cable and Wireless Earth Station in Belmopan; Primary School Building inaugurated in Fairview Village – Toledo District; Mexico Emphatic on U.N. Resolution on Belize; Sugar Producers call on President Carter, U.S.A., to Wipe – Off Import Fees; Health Minister Back from Russia – International Conference on Primary Health Care;
October	1978	16	Newsmakers	Adolfo Lizarraga at 24th Conference of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association; Rev. Hartfield Myvett of Belize appointed Vice-President of the Society of the Divine World Fathers
November	1978	1	Timing Running out for ’78	(Christmas Salutations)
November	1978	2	From the House	A denial of Charges Regarding Public Funds: Premier in House of Rep. defending his Administrations management of Public Funds
November	1978	4	Postal Service	Belize Observes Centenary, as a member of Universal Postal Union: includes some History of Postal Service in Belize
November	1978	9	Pictorial	Garifuna Settlement Day Observed Countrywide
November	1978	12	Livestock	First National Livestock Show Held 18 November 1978, Belmopan
November	1978	13	Postal Service	First Postmaster Appointed - 1845
November	1978	15	Newsmakers	Belize Association of Principals of Secondary Schools re-elect Sidney Satchwell, President; Premier George Price receives Dr. James E. Banata, Dean of School of Public Health, and Dr Barnett L. Cline, Tulane University; Belize Bodybuilding delegation represents Belize at Mr. Latin America contest, Mexico, Noel Nunez, first place in Bantam Division; Leslie John Alexander Nisbet, General manager of Belize Electricity Board dies. General Manger – Esso Standard Oil Bze, presents cheques for Seaview Hospital and T. B. Sanatorium; Giovanna Ferrara appointed to carry out study for a the Social Security Scheme in Belize;
November	1978	17	Adventures in Reality	New Soldiers of the Belize Defence Force on Parade
November	1978	19	Newsbeats	New Law Protects Baby Conch; Fire Yonder – Benque Viejo Town answers call from Guatemalan Authorities in putting out fire at Public Hospital in Melchor de Mencos; Trinidad/ Tobago Rejects attempts to slice Belize – Guatemalan Claim; Corozal Community College opens; Deputy Premier reports on New York Meetings; Newly Formed Police Tactical Service Unit passing out parade; Inauguration of La Immaculada Credit Union’s New Office;
December	1978	1	A Message of Hope	Message by Premier Price
December	1978	2	1978 in Review	People and Events that Made News This Year: Reflections of 1978
December	1978	11	Higher Education	Higher Education encompassing all education beyond Secondary School Level
December	1978	13	Regional CSEC Exams for Next Year	Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate – Caribbean Examination Council CXC
December	1978	15	Budget	$125M Budget
January	1979	1	Victory at the U.N.	United Nations Vote on Belize Grows (Vote for Independence of Belize)
January	1979	1	Cabinet Reshuffle
January	1979	2	The Budget	Priority Spending
January	1979	3	Newsmakers	Belizeans Receive Members of British Empire, Albert Staine, Norman Hunter, Alfred Seymour Wright, Benjamin Faukner, Hilda Rosado, The British Empire Medal, Zenobia Eunice Meggs, and the Queen’s Police Medal, Esmond Alexander Willoughgy; Caribbean Agriculture and Research Development Institute (CARDI) Officials visit Belize;
January	1979	4	December Tragedies Shock Belize	Rt. Rev. Eldon Anthony Sylvestre, Bishop of Anglican Diocese dead in Traffic Accident; Financial Secretary Rafael Fonseca dead in traffic Accident (Eulogies included along with pictorial)
January	1979	5	Eulogy	Eulogy to Bishop E.A. Sylvestre and Mr. R. A. Fonseca
January	1979	12	Newsbeats	Belize Scores Victory at the United Nations; Deputy Premier makes joint statement at the U. N.; Guatemalans reject latest British offer for settlement of Anglo-Guatemalan dispute over Belize – The Deal that was Rejected; Agriculture Ministry Launches Campaign against “Black Leg” – Disease that affects Cattle; Belize Association of Accountants hold first seminar (Association formed in 1976); Cassava bread producers to Expand;
February	1979	1	International Year of the Child
February	1979	2	Newsbeats	Orange Walk gives to Community; First Book Fair held at the Bliss Institute; Bze signs trade agreement with Canada; Soybean Association to expand operations in Belize; Premier announces top appointments, V.H Courtenay, Belize’s Goyernoa in Caribbean Development Bank, Edmund Marshalleck, Chairman of Belize Monetary Authority, Dr. Jerry Cal, appointed Director of Caribbean Food Corporation, Egbert Grinage, Director of Caribbean Investment Corporation; Ministry of Education take Primary School survey; $15.7 million for Agriculture Investment; Churchmen examine Church Policy; Central Government gives City Council - Belize Financial Help; New Caricom Secretary General on Visit; San Luis Rey R. C. School opens in Orange Walk; Coke donates Footballs;
February	1979	6	“At Your Service”	Theme for 1979 Police Conference
February	1979	7	“We turn to our Youth”	Agriculture Blooms in Education: the Belize Youth Development Centre
February	1979	9	Hurricane rehabilitation Programme	Monies acquired for Hurricane Rehabilitation Projects to be constructed over the next two years after hurricane Greta Struck in 1978
February	1979	11	Newsmakers	Inez Eulogio Sanchez promoted to Chief Education Officer; Sergeant Lindsey Wade, BDF, presents two sterilizers to be used in Hospital; Hon. V. H. Courtenay attends Third meeting of Standing Committee of Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs in Jamaica; June Davis completes programme in Dental Nursing; Correction to award of Queen’s New Years Medal Award; Inauguration of New Police Barracks in Benque Viejo del Carmen
February	1979	12	Agriculture	The Need for Vaccination against Blackleg in Cattle;
February	1979	13	Education	School Population reaches 35 thousand; Article mentions new schools that were recently opened and new projects underway
February	1979	15	Agriculture	Ceiling up for Prime Beef: Quality Breed to be Imported
March	1979	1	Hershey Digs In	Hershey Foods Corporation purchased the outstanding equity in Hummingbird Hershey Ltd. – cocoa farm located in the Sibun Caves Branch area of Belmopan, Cayo
March	1979	2	International Year of The Child 1979	On the 21st December 1976 the General Assembly of the United Nations passed a resolution declaring 1979 the ‘International Year of the Child’
March	1979	6	The Winds Of Change	First exam of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to be held in June; Information on the Council
March	1979	9	Works Report Part One:	Bridges & Seawall – Information on various projects carried out under bridges and Seawalls
March	1979	13	Newsbeats	Belize Telecommunications Authority (B.T.A) to Expand; Belize Mexico Cooperation continues with energy; New Agricultural Text for Belize; Steps to Boost Tourism; Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) History Syllabus Scrutinized;
March	1979	15	Traffic	No More Police Job: New Authority to take over Licensing of Vehicles,
March	1979	16	Newsmakers	Boxing, Fitzroy Guissepi Central A. and Carib. Junior Welterweight Champion; US Herbert Murphy and Ken Goodrich assist in planning information program to prevent Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Robert Brown British Under-Secretary of State for the Army visits Belize; Back cover: newly constructed 12-unit apartment building on George street in Belize City built by Housing Department;
April	1979	1	From the House:	Over Time Rates for Shop Assistants
April	1979	2	Food Conference	Food Conf. Checks on Nutrition in Belize - Present Proposals: Fourteenth annual session of the Agro-Economic Conference
April	1979	0	The Multi- Million Dollar Connection	Belize Telecommunication Authority Expands National Telephone System: Spends $3.4 Million to improve and increase Service. Semi-Electronic Equipment to provide fully automatic switching into the International System
April	1979	8	Testing The Test	New Primary Exams: Reform for Just Assessment: New Method for testing/Exam in primary schools
April	1979	9	Education	Belize Gets College of Arts, Science and Technology: “Meeting A Growing Demand For Advanced Training In Professional And Technical Fields”
April	1979	10	Newsmakers	Albert Llewellyn Staine sworn in as first Belizean Chief Justice; Muhammad Rae’es and Omar Hassn, Muslim Community in Belize, return from Islamic Leadership Conference in Guyana; Jose Coye, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, becomes member of Certificated General Accountants; Chief Meteorological Officer Kenrick Leslie at regional association of World Meteorological Organization; George H. Rainey, Seventh Day Adventist Mission launched a one-week evangelistic campaign at the Lopez Mateos Park; Keith Hall, Director of Training and Systems of Jamaican Cooperative Credit Union League visits Belize;
April	1979	12	Sports	Belize Technical College gets a Head – Starts Track and Field; Belize Technical College held “first ever” relay-a-thon race from San Ignacio to Belize City and Successful Sports Day;
April	1979	13	Newsbeats	New X-Ray Equipment for Medical Department; Two Unions Join Hand: The Belize General Workers Union and the Southern Christian Union has given birth to the United General Worker’s Union; Belize Airways Limited hits U.S. with more Flights; Government to increase Grain Price for ’79; Pay Boos for sailors and cooks of Storage Limited;
April	1979	15	The ‘Pesky’ Fly On The Move	Medfly Outbreaks: The Mediterranean Fruit Fly
May	1979	1	Z-O-O-M…	Price of Gasoline and Honey Increase
May	1979	0	The National Agriculture and Trade Show ’79	Three days period was a history. As advertised, it was bigger, better, longer, brighter
May	1979	4	More Money From Honey	Honey to be exported: Sticky Sweet year for the three hundred Belizean Beekeepers all over the country if they are worth their honey;
May	1979	10	Commentary	More Land for Farmers. (Adopted from a Government Information Service radio Commentary)
May	1979	12	Government	Government Adapts Food and Nutrition Policy
May	1979	13	Newsmakers	Rodney Neal, Agricultural Officer represented Bze in Workshop on Genetic Resource of Forage Plants; Commander Angus Robertson of British Force in Bze promoted to Brigadier; Douglas Erskine elected President of Belize Association of Accountants; Playground opened in Yarborough thanks to Joseph Sanker, playground over old cemetery; Education Minister talks about Teachers Pension; Santa Familia, Cayo, gets new Community Centre; Hurricane Shelters Slated For Belize City /Dangriga; Belize Teacher’s College Celebrates Silver Jubilee; Belize Becomes Regional Centre For Study of Smut;
May	1979	17	Premier’s Tour	Premier completes country wide tour to get first hand impressions of development programmes, to review the needs of communities
May	1979	8	Report on Agro-Economic Conference	Planners say produce more Grain; Rice, Beans and Corn
June	1979	2	Easing The Squeeze – A Little	‘Petroleos Mexicanos’, Mexican Petroleum Company agreed to supply petroleum products to help Belize meet oil shortage in the existing supplies.
June	1979	3	Weather Information via Satellite	High Powered Hurricane “Watcher” For Weather Service
June	1979	6	Newsbeats	“Politeness Costs Nothing” Agriculture Minister Tell Police at passing out parade; Health Minister moves to help Blood Donors Organization; Health Minister Says: “Family Care Is Important for Children; U.K. Top Military Advisors Visit Belize;
June	1979	8	Commentary	Government Plans New Development Strategy: Central Planning Unit of Min. of Finance to develop plan for Belize (Adapted from Government Information Service Radio Commentary
June	1979	10	New Stamps	A new set of stamps commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Second
June	1979	12	Cover Story	We’ve come A Long Way: Reviewing the present government’s administration
June	1979	22	Newsmakers	Chief Meteorologist Officer Mr. Kenrick Leslie visits China on a study tour to see how water resources in that country are managed and utilized; Graciela Gonzales, Director of the United Nations Information Centre for Central America and Panama visits Bze; Joslyn Augustus Nembhard promoted to Principal Education Officer; Six Belizeans awarded Queen’s New Years Honors, The British Empire Medal and Queen’s Police Medal; Luis Humphrey installed as Governor of Lions District 59 of Belize; Ronald Clarke re-elected president of Public Officers Union; First Technological exposition held at Belize City Centre; New office for Lands and Survey Nearing Completion in Belmopan;
July	1979	2	Government Invest	Government invests $25 Million in agriculture projects in the Toledo District: 4 Grain Silos to be built in the Big Falls area
July	1979	4	World Bank	W. O. gives Belize Good ‘Certificate of Health’
July	1979	5	Colonial’s Dilemma	An Insurance Company in Trouble, Branch office of Colonist Insurance Company of Jamaica in Belize
July	1979	6	The Modern Port	Deep Water Port of Belize, first Phase complete
July	1979	10	Excavation at Altun Ha	Book: Excavation at Altun Ha, Belize, 1964 – 1970, Volume 1: David M. Pendergast
July	1979	12	Rockview Hospital	A New Environment for the Mentally Ill
July	1979	14	Commentary	The Development of Facilities for Sports
July	1979	16	From the House	More Gains for Labour: Debates on Labour Laws
July	1979	17	The Belama Story	Premier George Price addresses charges in Belama Development Company;
July	1979	18	Newsbeats	Health Minister Rogers Announces Plans for Cancer Clinics; Education Minister opens school built by Town Citizens – San Francisco Primary School in Orange Walk Town; Mexican Company will Search for Oil Here – Belize; Government gives Toledo Farmers Bridge – 120 foot single span over Rio Grande in Toledo; U.S. State department agrees there is no Communism in Belize; Briceño Urges Trade Union to put National Interest First; CARICOM-Caribbean Community is practical and Workable declares Ambassador;
July	1979	22	Newsmakers	Streamlined and with Class – Miss Belize Independence – Sarita Acosta; 45 members of former defunct Belize Volunteer Guards were presented with efficiently decoration, clasps and medals; Following take over of Salada Belize Ltd, from Nestle becomes Belize Food Products Ltd.;
July	1979	0	Supplement	The Miami Herald featured story on George Price
August	1979	2	Pictorial	Deputy Premier visits Annual Training Camp of Belize Defence Force in Mountain Pine Ridge
August	1979	6	Social Security	The Social Security Scheme and its Benefits
August	1979	14	Commentary	Guilty by Post (Mail)
August	1979	16	Newsmakers	Field Director of Project HOPE and the Representatives of World Vision International visit Belize; San Narciso Agriculture Show held in August; Bishop of Nassua and the Bahamas Rt. Rev. Michael Eldon in Belize; Walter Brown elected Chairman of Belize Armature Football Association, Omario Perdomo Assistant Chairman and Denfield Miranda Secretary; Premier opens San Joaquin fair; Jaycees Ladies Softball from Syracuse, New York in Belize; Premier Price meets with United Kingdom’s Minister of State, Nicholas Ridley in Mexico; Premier sends Sympathy on Death of Lord Mountbatten – Britain;
August	1979	18	D.F.C	Development Finance Cooperation – Filling the Gap: Opening of New DFC headquarters in Belmopan
August	1979	20	Newsbeats	Premier Addresses Caribbean Confederation of Credit Union; Library Association publishes Anthology of Poems; Technical College to get new Lab Equipment; Child Eating Mango – Poem; Seminar Examines Needs of the Child; National Radio goes FM “without even the Slightest Flicker”; Modern Hospital for Belize City in the Pipelines – Planning team Here; Stamp Marked Postal Centenary – Aviation; Ambassador addresses shop Assistants; Back Cover: Community Centre opens in San Jose Village Toledo District;
September	1979	2	Sugar	Sugar – Slightly Sour: Fungus diseases infecting Sugar Crop
September	1979	8	Medical & Health Services	Regional Co-operation in cutting cost and improving community service
September	1979	13	Commentary	Belize at the Non-Aligned Summit
September	1979	15	State of the Nation Address
September	1979	16	Pictorial	National Day ’79 photo coverage
September	1979	19	The Guatemala Issue	A “Non-Statement” by Guatemala’s Vice President. Guat. V.P. claims Anglo-Guatemala issue settlement without consulting Guat. Foreign Affairs; Hon. V. H. Courtenary interview with regards to Guatemala’s V.P. “Repugnant” Statement
September	1979	23	Newsmakers	Canon Joseph Livingston Blackett; A new Puisne Judge for Belize, George Rawle Moe; Joan Bergasse, Regional Information Officer for Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) visits Belize; Lawyer Glenn Godfrey admitted and enrolled as a Solicitor of courts;
September	1979	26	Newsbeats	Agriculture Minister Signs Agreement, with CARE, to Develop Beekeeping Industry;              Reap Programme to grow; Government backs banana loan, more money for growers; Movie Co. to Film “Dogs of War” in Belize; Oil Companies make another dig – Petro’ Products Up!; Non-Aligned Summit issues strong statement on Belize-Independence; Back Cover Picture: Cardboard model of proposed Belize City Centre;
September	1979	28	The Ground Work	Pasture research a Forage Legume Project; Research conducted into producing best adaptable varieties of legume and pasture grass for local farmers
October	1979	2	Agriculture	Harvesting Rice in Toledo… A Government Subsidized Programme
October	1979	6	Newsbeats	Government delivers farmers’ Market – Opening of Farmers Market in Belize City; Credit Unions accumulate savings by Belizean to over $10 Million; Premier says encourages by U.S. President Announces on Economic Assistance; $1.5 million to be pumped into Housing; Premier opens school in Annex in Cinderella Town – addition to St. Joseph School Complex; More Electricity for Rural Areas; Secretary of State Says Britain wants early Independence for Belize;
October	1979	8	XXII Olympiad - Moscow 1980	Stamps on the Event of Olympics held in Moscow
October	1979	10	Defence	Military Head Quarters Opened – Price Barracks in Ladyville
October	1979	12	Bananas	Banana Cultivation in the South to be expanded
October	1979	16	Newsmakers	Chief Librarian Lawrence Vernon left for England to attend course in Library Development Planning; Rev. Lloyd Lopez chairman of Essential Services Arbitration Tribunal; Baroness Joan Helen Vickers on visits Belize; Second Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court for Belize, John Lawrence Barrington Jones; Belize Amateur Bodybuilding Association represented by Noel Nunez; Inauguration of New Police Station in Punta Gorda Town
November	1979	2	The Elections	General Elections 1979;
November	1979	6	The Campaign of ’79	Sweat and Tears – Charges and Counter - Charges
November	1979	8	Pictorial	The Ministers and The Senators
November	1979	10	The Final Tally	General Elections result 1979
November	1979	11	Newsbeats	Population Census Planned for Next May; Swine Fever in Guatemala threatens Belize; “Church faces Troublesome but not Hopeless Times” Premier Tells Methodist Churchmen; Dental Health Week observed in Belize; Traditional Ethnic Holiday Observed – Garifuna Settlement Day; Big Falls Grain Complex Inaugurated; United Nations Fourth Committee backs Belize; Deputy Premier Rogers Calls on United Nations to Underwrite Belize’s Independence; Education Minster Ok’s Three new projects;
November	1979	16	Newsmakers	Carmen Naranjo, UNICEF visits Belize; Belizeans receive decorations and awards for outstanding service to their community;
December	1979	2	Flooding	Belize Experiences worst Flood in 75 Years, Flooding caused by tow weeks of continuous rains in Cayo and Belize Districts
December	1979	4	Commentary	The Trials of Democracy – (Adapted from a Radio Belize Commentary)
December	1979	6	Government Speech	A Speedy Process towards De – Colonization
December	1979	7	Pictorial	The Surging ‘70’s: Pictures from a Decade; Pictures from each year in the 1970’s
December	1979	17	Education	Investment in Rural Education: Construction of primary schools, Extension to Secondary schools and pilot project of “Appropriate Technology” in Primary Schools.
December	1979	20	Health	The Perils of being “Pleasingly Plump”
December	1979	21	Premier Rebuts Opposition Charges of Communism
December	1979	23	Newsbeats	Heavy Rains Affect Belize, Floods Worst than 1904; Elections Victory should be an Inspiration says Ramphal; World Bank Mission here on Working Visit; Research must be compatible with government’s policy says Chief Agriculture Officer – Jerry Cal at Second National Agriculture Research Symposium; Cabinet Hammers out 1980 Budget; Premier Meets General Omar Torrijos; Gross Domestic Product up Development Finance Cooperation Reports; Teachers urged to increase “Occupational Mobility”;
December	1979	28	Newsmakers	Dr. Jeronimo Cal promoted to Chief Agriculture Officer; death of Bishop Malchus Bennett; Premier’s Christmas Message;
January	1980	1	Editorial Comment
January	1980	2	Premier’s Message	Premier’s New Year message calls for the Harnessing of Human and Natural Resources “For Survival and Advancement”
January	1980	4	Economic Review 1979
January	1980	7	Newsmakers	“Belize is Economically Viable and ready for independence” said Richard Millar, Advisor International Monetary Fund (IMF); Flood Relief Fund – from December Flooding- Check presented to Premier from Lions Club Governor of District 59 – Louis Humphreys; Rt. Rev. Monsignor Facundo J. Castillo-Honoray Papal Prelate; Four Women appointed Commissioners of the Supreme Court: Daisy Hornby, Alice Bowman, Callola Prince, Ester Noble; Six appointments to level of Permanent Secretary: Lennox August, Everal Waight, Robert Leslie, Walter Brown, Hugh McCain, Evan Young, E.A. Dakers, Rudolph Castillo, Eric Fairweather; Belize Chief Justice Albert Staine, Mr. Justice George Moe and Mr. Justice Barrington-Jones – Puisne Judges, and First women appointed Commissioners of the Supreme Court – Miss Daisy Hornby, Alice Bowman, Mr. Callola Price and Mrs. Ester Noble;
January	1980	9	Government/ CARE Agreement	Projects: Rural Education and Agriculture Project (REAP), Fishing Industry Project (FIP), Beekeeping Extension and Research Project (BERP) and Health
January	1980	10	Newsbeats	Flood Causes Slight dent in Economy; Minister of Natural Resources tours Banana Area; Bee – Keeping Industry Hurt by Insecticides; Seminar Plans policy on Pre-School Education; Deputy Premier Calls for National Unity – New Years Message; Premier in London for talks; Caricom allocates $300,00 for Corn/ Soya Project Here;
February	1980	1	Editorial Comment
February	1980	2	Government Plans Multi – Million Dollar Investment Programme	Projects to be in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry in order to boost production
February	1980	6	Saving the City	National Government to the Rescue; These are the Facts; Upgrading of Infrastructure to Belize City;
February	1980	7	Newsmakers	Belize National Library president Horace Young, Robert Hulse, Secretary, Elizardo Acosta-Vice President; Hazel Weymes, Anthropologist, arrived in Belize to work with Toledo Rural Development Project; Salvation Army Col. Orval Taylor visits Belize; Rev. Bruce Swapp Head of Methodist Church in Belize-Honduras; Edmund Marshalleck-Financial Secretary, Robert Clifton Swift – Under-Secretary; Min. Florencio Marin in Toledo and discuss formation of a National Production Council;
February	1980	9	Upgrading Management in the Health Service	A CARICOM/ USAID Project
February	1980	10	Police	Police Conduct will be checked-out says Home Affairs Minister; New District Police Headquarters opened in Punta Gorda; New Police Training School;
February	1980	11	Newsbeats	Rice Price Hiked; Top United Nations Officials visit Premier: Under Secretary General of the United Nations and Executive Director of United Nations Fund for Population-Rafael Salas; European Development Fund visit Belize for Trade Talks; Ray Fuller appointed Managing Director of the Caribbean Food Corporation (CFC); European Development Fund representatives in Belize for Trade Talks; Cayman wants Airlines Connection with Belize; What is the UNFPA – United Nations Fund for Population Activities; 4-H Dorm opened by Minister of Social Services; Blood Donors Centre Opened at Belize City Hospital; Belize Food Processing Company to Export Local Preserves – Jams and Marmalades; National Sports Council Formed;
February	1980	14	Green is the Valley	A look at a Regional Grain cultivation project for Belize and other development potentials of the Belize River Valley and what Government is doing about it.
March	1980	2	Attorney General at B.D.F. Parade	Ripping the Cords of a “Dependency Syndrome” - Attorney General Said Musa at Belize Defence Force Parade
March	1980	3	The Boat People	Belize Considers Plight of “Boat People”
March	1980	4	Budget	A Tightly Wrapped Development Package for $158.9million but a Restraining Budget this Time
March	1980	9	Bishop of Anglican Diocese	A New Shepard for the Anglican Flock: Rt. Rev. Keith Alphonso McMillan
March	1980	12	From the House	Code of Ethics for the House Members and Attorneys
March	1980	14	Newsbeats	Task Force Probes Role of Private Sector in Development; Team Studies Alternate Source of Energy; Foreign Minister Conference again Knocks Guatemala Claim; Radio Belize now Broadcasting on FM 93. – T.V. Next!; Children’s Day Observed; “Health Involves the Community” Minister of Health tells Nurse Graduation Ceremony; Education Minister Takes Policy Statement; More Tourists visiting Belize; Banks tighten on Loans; Nutrition Week Planned; Over 600 Fishermen to be Trained by CARE’s FIP (Fishing Industry Project)
March	1980	19	Newsmakers	Health Centre opened in San Pedro Colombia Village in Toledo District; Visit of Rt. Rev. Keith Alphonso McMillan; Ceremonies for new Governor of Belize Mr. James Patrick Ivan Hennessy, CMG, OBE;
April	1980	2	Food Processing Company Seeks to Clinch Local Market	Information on the Belize Food Processing Company
April	1980	6	Newsbeats	$5.6 Million deal signed between Government and British Firm to Upgrade Nation Electrification System; Burrell Boom area in Belize District declared a vegetable-producing area; Bank President from Republic of Honduras - gives high marks to National Economy; Plans for nutrition campaign finalized;
April	1980	8	Cycling	Dark Horse – Alexander Vasquez Wins 52nd Cross Country Grind
April	1980	11	Newsbeats	Co-operative Seminar opened by Deputy Minister of Co-ops – Jane Usher; New Post Office for Cotton Tree; Agriculture Show – Belize District goes on despite affect of flood; Shop Assistants guaranteed minimum pay by Law; First Health Management Seminar Closes;
April	1980	12	Newsmakers	Hon. George Dakers, President of Senate dies; Two Surveys conducted to collect national information relevant to development – National Population Census and Household Consumer Survey; Minister appoints Labour Advisory Board Chairman-H.T.A. Bowman Jr., Deputy-Simeon Joseph; New Text book for Primary Schools Published- Science Booklets “Water” and “Simple Machines”;
April	1980	16	Nutrition Alert	Short information feature to stimulate more interest in Importance of proper nutrition
May	1980	2	Belize/ Panama	Hands of Friendship: Towards Closer Cooperation with Panama
May	1980	5	Newsbeats	Talks over Belize Re-Open – Guatemala Claim; Said Musa back from Caribbean Development Bank Meeting – Bank played big role in development; Government Gives more Scholarships-150; Premier Price addresses Lions’ Convention; Workers Celebrate Labour Day; Rise in Price pushes increase in Electricity; Ministers Assad Shoman and Said Musa tour Central America; Toledo gets another Doctor – K. Rao; Medfly Threatens; Commentary: The Caribbean Development Bank – A Re-definition of Priorities – Adopted from a G.I.S. radio commentary;
May	1980	8	Newsmakers	Minister of State at Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Nicholas Ridley in Belize; Odyssey Films of the USA in Belize to film Mayas for US public; Belizean Cyclist win in three-day race held in Peten Guatemala-Conrad Smith, Alexander Vasquez, Andrew Smilling; European Economic Community (EEC), J. Westhoff in Belize; Hon. Jane Usher, Deputy Minister of Cooperatives meet with Belize Chamber of Commerce; End of National Population; Death of Sidney Arturo Satchwell;
May	1980	9	Defence	A Tender touch of the Force: Women Called to Arms
May	1980	10	Agriculture	National Agriculture and Trade Show: Big Drive for Coconuts, Livestock, Better Farming in Toledo,
May	1980	12	From the House	City Council Elections this year – Minister of Local Government moves to amend Citco (City Council) Ordinance – voter age to be extended to 18 years
May	1980	0	Back cover picture: Police Training School under construction
June	1980	2	Money	New Faces from the Print; Currency
June	1980	4	Wanted: More Standing Space	Extension of Apron at Belize International Airport
June	1980	5	Newsbeats	Jamaica firm look for Peat Here (Citrus); Citrus industry will get boost; Premier at Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee Conference; Chilled Local Beer now sells for $1.00; Labour Minister attends International Labour Organization in Geneva; Conch to be Reared for Fishing; “Traffic Laws need Revision”- Sylvestre; New hotel opens in Belize City – Disco Solar on Euphrates Avenue;
June	1980	0	Supplement	Toledo is no up for Grabs!! Relating to Anglo – Guatemalan Dispute
June	1980	7	Newsbeats	Commentary: Who said that Citrus is Sour? – Citrus Industry; $1 Million for “Smut” Campaign – Rehabilitation for can fields damaged by smut disease;
June	1980	8	Newsmakers	Belize Public Officers Union president – William Tillett, Nelson Hyde-first vice-president, Keith Arnold-second vice-president; Government of Belize awards 3 scholarships to teachers in Venezuela: Alfredo Gonzales, Rene Gutierrez, Ernesto Guemez; Azucena Espat opens medical laboratory in San Ignacio; Belize first Police Cadet Officer – Mr. Ephriam Usher; Azucena Espat opens Medical Laboratory in San Ignacio Town, Cayo District; New Community Centre opened in Cattle Landing Village in Toledo District; Senator Norma Fuller resigned from Senate and replaced by husband – Alvan Fuller;
June	1980	9	Water	Modern Water – Treatment Plant at Double Run near Burrell Boom Belize;
June	1980	11	From the House	Talks Gain Momentum - Anglo- Guatemalan Dispute; Oil Contract signed with PEMEX – Mexico; No Fault Insurance – new law for Quick compensation to accident victims; Spin – Offs from the Budget;
June	1980	0	Back cover picture: Excavation on the South Face of Xunantunich
July	1980	2	Negating the Consequences of Illegitimacy	United Nations
July	1980	4	Hospital	Belize City Hospital Renovated – New out – patient clinic gives late – evening service
July	1980	5	Newsbeats	Deputy Premier Represents Belize at meeting of Caribbean Group for Economic Development; Volunteer Corp works in Toledo Health Project – Unity Brigade One; Labour Minister Returns from International Labour Conference; Cheques for CARICOM (Caribbean Community) travelers; More Men than women Census shows; Diocesan Centre renamed – the Bishop Sylvestre Memorial Centre;
July	1980	8	Newsmakers	Caribbean Alternative Energy Programme Coordination, Ismael Lashley in Belize; Regional Representatives of UNICEF Anthony Kennedy in Belize; Belizean artists, craftsmen, writers form Belize Cultural Arts Company; Fishermen from various fishing cooperatives undergo training in deep-sea fishing; Acting archaeological Commission Harriot Topsey and assistant Mark Gutchen in Mexico on Mayan Archaeology Conference; Belizeans Reve. Jacinto Flores, Alfonso Cayetano ordained to priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church by Bishop of Belize- Rev. Robert L. Hodapp; Postmaster General of Barbados O. K. Husband in Belize; Inauguration of the “Freedom Bridge” in Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo District
July	1980	9	Forum	Why the Floods: Questions raised concerning recent flooding in the country
July	1980	12	Pictorial	Women in Uniform – Belize Defence Force
August	1980	1	Archaeology	Major Find from Maya Era Unearthed: Stucco Mask – Corozal Post classic Project – Santa Rita Corozal
August	1980	4	Economic Development Plan	Tools for Growth: Economic Plan of Belize 1980 – 1983 – Central Panning Unit of Ministry of Finance
August	1980	8	Newsbeats	Amendment to Firearms law – limit to shot gun cartridge; Trees for a 10 – year old Capital – tree planting; 25th Annual Course for Librarians of National Library Service held;
August	1980	0	Supplement	Who is a Farmer? Text of address delivered by Deputy Premier at Graduation Ceremonies of Belize School of Agriculture
August	1980	9	Newsbeats	Commentary – Regional Cooperation in Science and Technology; Premier Heads delegation to Nicaragua; National Scouts Camp held in Belmopan; Government Information Service (GIS) Cinema Unit Starts Countrywide Tour; Use of Lights on Bikes enforced by Commissioner of Police; Commentary – Caribbean Health Minister will tackle Special Problems; Opening of new Community Centre in Hattieville;
August	1980	12	From the House	When a good frame deserves a new picture: House passes resolution for secure independence and no land session
August	1980	14	Newsmakers	Minster CLB Rogers opens Inter-Police Force Sporting Competition; Telford Vernon succeeds Ray Fuller as General Manger of Development Finance Cooperation (DFC); Melvin Gabourel elected Chairman of Managing Committee, Vice Chairman John Santos and Secretary Babsie Perry of the Lucky St. Ann’s Beekeepers Cooperative; Annual Training camp for 4-H leaders held under theme “Training for More efficient Leadership”; Edward Arthurs judged Best Overseas Officer Cadet at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst; Minister of Trade and Industry and Consumer Protection Guadalupe Pech said Belize can and should seek to attain self sufficiency in food; Richard Foster produces new film on wildlife of Belize called “Amate”; Harriot Topsey chairman of new Scuba Diving Club; Premier in Mexico, Mexican President reiterates support for Belize’s Independence
August	1980	16	Education	BELCAST: A Look Forward – Belize College of Arts, Science and Technology and its first graduation
September	1980	2	Our Brothers’ Keeper	Update on Refugee Situation: Plight of Indochina from San Salvador;
September	1980	3	State of the Nation	“… A final Attack against Colonialism…”
September	1980	5	Essay	New Role for Women in the Development Process
September	1980	6	Don’t stop this Party	National Day (Battle of St. George’s Caye) Celebration
September	1980	8	Premier National Address	Belize Belongs to the People of Belize ... No Other
September	1980	10	Sugar: A Prognosis	Interview with Mr. Liborio Ayuso, Secretary of Belize Sugar Board – Increase production in order to survive effects of ‘smut’
September	1980	12	Newsmakers	Cadet Corporal Earl Arthurs presented with cane for being best Overseas Officer; Miss Belize Independence – Miss Yvette Zabaneh; Four Lieutenants of the Belize Defence Force presented with commissions (Awards): Edward Arthurs, Lionides Yama, Peter Craig, Phillip McKinstry; Victor Gonzales and Minita Gordon return with Ph.D degrees; Managing Director of Fyffes Group John Ellis in Belize to see Banana Plantations; Mr. Ned Pitts, president of Belize Credit Union League elected General Secretary of the World Council of Credit Unions; As part of Belize Panama Exchange Program, Belizeans leave for Panama;
September	1980	14	Newsmakers	Anglican Bishop Strikes out on National Issue; Senior Public Officers Meet at Management Workshop with assistance from Caribbean centre for Development Administration (CARICAD); Special Policy recommends Breast – Breast Feeding; New Community Centre opened in Calcutta Village; New Airstrip opened in Dangriga;
October	1980	2	Holy Ground	Half Moon Caye National Monument
October	1980	4	Belize gets Share of $4M cake for Training	Belize receives monies from U.S. for training under regional training project from United States Agency for International Development - objectives to upgrade management and technical skills in the Public Service.
October	1980	5	Regional Projects aims to Improve Primary Education
October	1980	6	Government Printery goes Modern
October	1980	9	Newsbeats	New moves planned for future talks over Belize – Anglo- Guatemalan Claim; Premier back from meeting with Canada Prime Minister-discussing Belize’s Independence; Commentary – Latest Round of talks on the Anglo – Guatemalan Dispute; Belize Coping Despite Fuel Crunch; Red Tide phenomenon affects coastal areas of Belize; Said Musa tells Twenty Sixth Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference - Lusaka, Zimbia –Belizean Independence must be Meaningful; Venezuelan Diplomat met with Premier and Deputy;
October	1980	11	Report on a Workshop to promote Breastfeeding
October	1980	12	Newsmakers	Deputy Premier – C.L.B. Rogers receives plaque by Concerned Belizean Association of Los Angeles, California-president-Howell Arnold; Edward August Pitts Chair of the Labour Commissioner; Eligio Joe Briceno chairman of Orange Walk Division of Cane Farmers Association; Fishing Cooperative from the Bahamas in Belize;
November	1980	2	U.S. Government backs Belize in Move towards Independence.	Government of the United States of America has backed a pro-Belize Resolution at the United Nations. This brings to 139, the number of nations of the U.N. supporting the right of the Government and people of this country to self-determination, territorial integrity and independence.
November	1980	4	The U.N. Resolution	The United States resolution: “Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and People”, What the U.S. Representative said at the U.N.
November	1980	6	Tackling Regional Monetary Issues	Twelfth Annual Conference of Regional Programme on Monetary Studies
November	1980	7	Pictorial	November 19, Garifuna Settlement day
November	1980	9	Supplement	Radio Belize Programme Supplement – December 1980
November	1980	12	Newsbeats	Historic Resolution paves way for Independence in 1981; Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITIES) Protect Belizean Wildlife; Belize Airways Limited (BAL) flies again; CARDI to setup field station in Belmopan; Another pay hike( Pay raise) for Public Officers; Law passed – Fathers must maintain (support) children born out of marriage; Teacher’s Role Vital” says Attorney General;
November	1980	13	Newsmakers	Belizean composer – Samuel ‘Lord Count’ Adolphus in concert; First Girl’s Home in Belize – Gwen Lizarraga Girls Centre;
November	1980	14	Belize to become Shipping Partner	Government of Belize to join West Indies Shipping Corporation (WISCO)
November	1980	15	Meteorology	Meteorology men look at regional programmes – 20th meeting of Caribbean Meteorology Council held in Belize
November	1980	16	Time and the River	A Human interest story on the Ferryman – Ferrymen Lawrence and Elbert Segura after Burrell Boom Bridge was built and ferry obsolete
December	1980	3	Guatemala Looses on Home Turf	Another Resounding Victory for Belize – This Time at the Organization of American States (OAS); Anglo - Guatemala Claim
December	1980	4	Interview	“A Unique Move”. Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, C. L. B. Rogers and Assad Shoman; Following the United Nations vote for Belize
December	1980	6	Agriculture	Development Finance Cooperation (DFC) well Heeled in Agriculture – Agriculture Division
December	1980	0	Supplement	Radio Belize Programme Supplement
December	1980	7	Education	More Money for education under New Church/State Deal, Government ups to 60 percent spending for Secondary Education
December	1980	8	Disabled Person	1981: The International Year of the Disabled Person; Interview with the Principal of Stella Maris School and Background information on the School, before known as Poor House
December	1980	10	Newsbeats	PUP wins at city polls; World Bank Mission visits – updates Economic Report on Belize; Teachers College Gets Sports Court; Deputy Premier sees Belize Defence Force (BDF) in action – visit to training camp at Price Barracks; New Bus Service to Ladyville opening;
December	1980	12	Newsmakers	Malcolm Barneby new U.S. Consul General in Belize;
January	1981	0	Inside Cover	Winners of Design Competition – Monetary Authority (Central Bank) Building
January	1981	2	Interview	A New Mayor for an Old City – Remijo Montejo
January	1981	4	Police	Deputy Premier – C.L.B. Rogers addresses Policemen at annual conference held at Price Barracks – ‘On your feet to Combat Crime’
January	1981	5	Sports	Getting sports together – The New Sports Council Law
January	1981	8	Investment	Wood Company Chops Pylwood Price by 30 percent – a $2 million investment – Belize Wood Products Ltd.
January	1981	10	Newsbeats	Independence this year for sure says Premier Price; Indo–Chinese Refugees may settle Belize; New License Plates to be Issued; Independence Constitution will Guarantee Equal Rights; Belize Telecommunication (BTA) expands link with Central America; Remodeled Orange Walk Town Hall opened; New York Schools Donate Books to Ministry of Education;
January	1981	12	Agreement	More Opportunities for Women – Government of Belize and United Children’s (UNICEF) sign agreement that will benefit mothers and children.
January	1981	13	Newsbeats	Wages Council Set up – Minimum Wages Council for Domestic Workers; Commentary: For a Fair Day’s Pay
January	1981	14	Newsmakers	His Grace Archbishop Paul Tabet – Apostolic Pronouncio to Trinidad and Tobago visits Belize; Cpt. Thomas Greenwood and Cadet Robert Garcia and first female officer of the Belize Defence Force (BDF) Jean Lucas in the United Kingdom for military training; Luis Frutos, Agricultural Officer pursues fellowship in evaporation; Appointment of Thirty – Two Justices of the Peace (JP);
January	1981	15	Letter	A Letter from Sister Elsa Oliva – Letter by Sister Elsa explaining rules of essay contest in connection with International year of the Disabled Person
January	1981	0	Supplement	Radio Belize Programme Supplement
February	1981	2	Land Development	A better Bargain for Farmers Ack and Ramclam; - A new approach to land development with all the vital ingredients for successful farming
February	1981	4	Newsbeats	More Talks in New York City - Anglo- Guatemala Dispute; A Novel Formula for Representation – Independence – Government’s Draft Constitution; Mexican Governor of Quintana Roo, Sr. Lic. Jesus Martinez Ross, Visits Belize; $175 Million Budget Proposed for Next Financial Year; Attorney General Opens three day seminar on Diplomacy
February	1981	6	Independence	Government of Belize’s Draft Constitution for independence
February	1981	10	Newsmakers	International Monetary Fund (IMF) Officials visit Belize; Elizardo Acosta - Belize Library Association president, Mrs. Corinth Lewis-Vice President, Robert Hulse-Secretary & Chief Librarian, Lawrence Vernon-Treasurer; Canadian High Commissioner to Belize, T.B. Sheehan, presents monies for Chunox Farmers Co-operative and proposed Dangriga Arts and Craft Co-operative; San Antonio Peanuts and Grains Producers Cooperative and the San Antonio Farmers Cooperative held inaugural meeting at San Antonio Toledo; Rev. Donald C. Henry president of Methodist Church in Caribbean; Canadian High Commissioner presents money for establishment of seven Home Economics Centers throughout Belize; Rene Montero returns with degree B.Sc. in Animal Science; Owen Howard Morrison succeeds Clive Gillett as principal of Belize Technical College; Hon. Jane Usher opens new Medical Centre in Dangriga; Water Treatment Plans, at Double Run, for Belize City Inaugurated;
February	1981	11	Cruelty and Insensitivity will not be tolerated	In a forthright address on prison report, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. C. L. B. Rogers. Deputy Premier speaking at the opening of a training programme for prison officers.
March	1981	2	Breakthrough	Guatemala Agrees to Drop Claim to Belize, Constitutional Talks April sixth (6). London Talks End, Premier Announce Terms for Agreement.
March	1981	4	The Premier’s Statement	Statement on the recent event on the Anglo-Guatemalan Dispute.
March	1981	5	Heads of Agreement
March	1981	7	Commentary	Telling Friends, Belize gets support for its Independence
March	1981	7	Press Release	Caricom Foreign Ministers meet in Extraordinary Session in Belmopan; considering the question of Belize Attaining early independence.
March	1981	8	The Declaration of Belmopan	Declaration by Standing Committee of Ministers of the Caribbean Community responsible for Foreign Affairs – Pledge support for Belize’s Independence
March	1981	9	Interview	Courtenay (V. H.)/ Shoman on the Heads of Agreement.
March	1981	12	Newsbeats	Information on Social Security Scheme Published; Belize Youth Development Centre (BYDC) holds First Graduation; St. Michael’s College celebrates Sixtieth Anniversary; Belmopan Grain Drying and Storage Complex Inaugurated; Southern Fishermen Cooperative get Foundation Grant; University of West Indies (UWI) celebrates 33 years – Extra-Mural Department established 1949;
March	1981	13	Newsmakers	Belize Agriculture Society sponsors six students to pursue training in practical farm activities in the U.S.A.; Permanent Secretary, Min. of Home Affairs present commission (award) to volunteer Officers of the Belize Defence Force (BDF), Richard Belisle, Oswald Sabido and Edmund Zuniga;
March	1981	14	The Budget	Weeding for Growth, Progress only by Removing Deep rooted Structures that Constrain Growth.
April	1981	0		2              Constitutional Conference End in Formal Session                  Report on the Constitutional Conference is based on the White Paper on the proposed terms of a Constitution for the independent Belize as amended by the National Assembly along with the recommendations submitted to the Joint Select Committee.
April	1981	7	Newsmakers	New Community Centre in Patchakan Village, Corozal declared open; Alpheus Williams winner of 18th cross-country cycling race and only person to complete 18 races; Beil And Cawthorn, New Zealand firm, in Belize to investigate development projects;
April	1981	8	The Hunt for Mary Jane	Drug trafficking in Belize. Information on Opium, Coke, LSD, acid, etc. Includes statistics on drugs confiscated, seized or found, value, and number of persons charged in 1979.
April	1981	11	Newsbeats	Grit and Grill of Cross-country, New champ smashes record, Holy Saturday cross country cycling race; Premier signs agreement with United States of America (U.S.A.) for development Assistance; Public Service Union of Belize on Strike, State of Emergency declared, P.S.U. calls on government to put heads of agreement to referendum or else face strike action; Congratulations from Germany, Nicaragua, Mexico and Venezuela on signing of Heads of Agreement; Bolivian Government Comments of “Agreement”; Belize to get oil from Mexico/ Venezuela; Placid Oil Company – little oil found at oil rig in the San Jomal area of the Corozal District; Al Saunders, consultant from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), to develop a national vocational training programme;
April	1981	14	From the House	A Ghost of a Town, History and dissolution of Monkey River Town Board,
May	1981	1	The Belize Social Security Scheme
May	1981	2	"Independence no Longer an Option”	U.K. Honour Bound by the Wish of the People”. Hon. Nicholas Ridley on visit to Belize. Belize to get Independence.
May	1981	3	Agriculture	Commentary: Going to the Fair. The National Agriculture and Trade Show.
May	1981	4	Sharp Perspective	Speech given by C.L.B. Rogers at recent BDF passing out parade. Speech surrounding the Heads of Agreement and recent events over Anglo-Guatemalan Dispute.
May	1981	6	Newsbeats	Placid Oil Company begins Oil drilling in Patchakan Village, Corozal; Talks over Heads of Agreement begin in New York; Premier Repeats Government’s Position on NO Land Cession (Anglo-Guatemalan Dispute); Honey Production up 200 Tons; Caribbean Development Bank Board of Governors meet in Antigua; Nurse Graduate – Belize City Hospital School of Nurses; New Pre-School opened in Benque Viejo del Carmen; Belize prepares for CARIFESTA ’81 (Caribbean Festival of Arts).
May	1981	8	Pictorial	Modern Port Facilities in Belize City,
May	1981	10	Negotiations over Heads of Agreement Begin	Statement made by Deputy Premier, C.L.B. Rogers, who headed negotiation team in New York;
May	1981	11	Commentary	Crucial Negotiations begin Over Heads of Agreement
May	1981	12	Newsmakers	Minister of Home Affairs presents commission (award) to Second Lt. Ruperto Diaz and Harold A. Young; Programme Director of the Cuernavaca Guide Center in Mexico in Belize; Jorge Meliton Auil appointed Manager of Albert Street Branch of Barclays Bank International Limited; Belize Library Association organizes debates for schools; Private Sector Organization held its first Annual General Meeting of the Belize City Branch; Gross income of Holy Redeemer Credit Union over one Million Dollars;
May	1981	13	New Modern Medical Laboratory for Belize	Pathology Laboratory Limited opens at the corner of Eve Street and Goal Lane.
May	1981	14	Millions in U.S. Aid to Belize	Summary of Current United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Funded Activities in Belize;
June	1981	1	Special Olympics	Opened by Minister of Education and Sports Said Musa
June	1981	2	Grain Production	Grain Production Expected to Increase, Government Gives Farmers More Incentives,
June	1981	4	What Price Energy?	Relief to many nations, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decides to sit on the lid a while longer to hold down prices of crude oil;
June	1981	9	F.C.O Official Visits	Derick Day, British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, says on Course for Independence this Year, Bill passed in British Government House of Commons to set date for Belize’s Independence this year;
June	1981	10	Newsbeats	Talks off for a While – Guatemalan Government says need more time to go over Heads of Agreement; British Ministry Overseas Development Division in Belize; Cassava Productions Limited to modernize processing of cassava with modern machinery; Sugar Production Up but Price Down; Self-Help Community Centre Completed, opened, in Libertad Village Corozal; Air Florida makes Belize Connection; Belize Northern Fishermen’s Cooperative Society Limited holds General Meeting – showed a good year; Social Security Scheme makes Debut June 1st 1981; Western District Farmers form Cooperative – Santa Elena Farmers Co-operative and Santa Elena Rangers Co-operative; Task force for Visually Impaired Starts Work; Mental Health week focuses on Community Participation;
June	1981	12	UNICEF/Belize	New Urban Development Programme – An Integrated Effort, Aim to supplement the family income by providing more employment opportunities, and facilities to assist large number of Belizean Women joining the labour Force;
June	1981	14	Caribbean Development Bank	Annual Report 1980
June	1981	15	Newsmakers	Honduras Foreign Minister Col. Elvir Sierra visits Belize; Assistant Inspector Ornell Brooks of the Belize Police Force awarded Baton of Honour as top overseas student at General Officer’s Course. “Poems of Passion, Patriotism and Protest” anthology of Belizean Poets published by Roland Parks; Plastic surgeons in Belize perform operation on 17 children free of charge; Funeral Services held for Idolly Simpson; Banana Growers Association elected Tony Zabaneh, chairman, Clifford Augustin vice-chairman;
June	1981	0	Back cover	New Office Complex for Cable and Wireless on St. Thomas Street in Belize City
July	1981	2	Deadlock!	Premier Reports to the Nation – Announces date for Independence of Belize, September 21st. Joint Communiqué between Ministers from United Kingdom, England, Guatemala and Belize.
July	1981	4	The Economy in Review 1980
July	1981	6	Splitting Hairs for Broader Education	Ministry of Education and Sports awards two hundred scholarships to secondary schools in Belize,
July	1981	7	The Graduate and Tertiary Level Institutions in Belize	The Level of Students entering Tertiary Level Schools, only three in the country.
July	1981	8	Essay	Belize and Latin America, by Said W. Musa, Attorney General and Minister of Education and Sports.
July	1981	10	Agriculture	Production Reports from the Major AGRO Industries
July	1981	13	Stalemate over our Island in the Sun	Guatemalans want Ranguana and Sapodilla cayes to establish military and naval bases under Head 3 of the Heads of Agreement.
July	1981	15	Newsbeats	CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Health Minister calls for Improvement of Primary Health Care; Caribbean Community supports Belize’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity;
July	1981	16	Newsmakers	Albert Edward Cattouse laid to rest at Lord’s Ridge Cemetery; CLB Rogers attends 4th Meeting of the World Bank’s Caribbean Group for Cooperation; Miss. Belize Independence 1980, Yvette Zabaneh to represent Belize in Miss Universe Contest; 5th Annual Summer School on Library Science held at St. Catherine’s Academy; Michael Bennett Guerrero promoted to Accountant General; Robert Leslie, Eric Fairweather, Lennox August and Everal Waight promoted to Permanent Secretary;
July	1981	17	E.D.F.	Economic Cooperation Programme in Belize, Profile on the European Development Fund in Belize
August	1981	2	The Planning Unit	The National Income Accounts being Updated
August	1981	3	Information	Pork still a Big Import – Market potential good for Belize; First British High Commissioner to Belize Named – Mr. Francis Trew; Government / Opposition moves Towards National Unity – release following joint communiqué;
August	1981	5	House Briefs	Belmopan to get Convention-Type Hotel, Caribbean Development Bank backs project with $1.5 Million – Now Belmopan Convention Hotel; Belize makes bid to join World Organizations – United Nations and British Commonwealth of Nations;
August	1981	6	A Nation Finds Utterance	The Sun sets at Midnight September 2oth, Pulling the Final Switch to the End of Colonial Rule – Announcement of Belize gaining Independence
August	1981	8	Prince Charles weds Lady Diana
August	1981	10	Essay	Of Independence and Belize; Hon V.H. Courtenay, Minster of State, writes about the advantages of becoming and independent state.
August	1981	12	Newsmakers	Four-man delegation representing Belize at 17th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association; Doctor Esmond Gareth died in Jamaica; Delly Ranguy represented Belize at International Youth Camp hosed by Jamaican Red Cross; Belize’s Principal Nursing Officer, Miss Delcia Goff elected Chairman of the Regional Nursing Body
August	1981	13	A Women’s Bureau	A Job to Upgrade the Status of Women – Government establishes, opens, Women’s Desk (Bureau) in Ministry of Labour, Social Services and Community Development – Headed by Mrs. Zee Edgell.
August	1981	15	Consensus on National Symbols	Selecting of National Symbols
August	1981	16	Newsbeats	New Housing Project Completed in Belize City; Athletes get new Gym – Opened under auspices of Belize Institute of Body Building located lower flat of Belize City Centre; Canada supports Belize’s Independence; “Build” Beautifies Belize City – Beautification project under Ministry of Education and Belize City Council under theme “ Look Smart for Independence”; Unity Brigade II – Improving Health Conditions, tour sixteen villages of Toledo District – second primary health care programme;
August	1981	17	Picture	New erected 160 meter mast for FM broadcast by Radio Belize in Ladyville
September	1981	0	Inside Cover	Dr. Minita Elmira Gordon, Belize’s first Governor General and her credentials;
September	1981	2	A Toast to Independence	Long Live Belize!
September	1981	6	The Tour	Pictorial of Tour by H.R.H Prince Michael, Premier George Price, Nicholas Ridley, Governor James Hennessey of District Capital in preparation for Independence ceremonies;
September	1981	12	Press Conference	Mr. Price meets the Press: “Yes, we are ready for Independence… of course we will survive… but the fight will continue to obtain a larger measure of economic Independence…”
September	1981	14	The Press and other Media	Mexico was the first to Recognize Belize;
September	1981	16	Newsmakers	Mexico’s first ambassador to Belize: Pedro Gonzalez Rubio; Scott Casablanca Steel Orchestra, Trinidad and Tobago, presents set of steel band instruments (pans) to Belize, instruments to go to Belize Technical College; Minister Louis Sylvestre inaugurates new Burrell Boom Bridge; Deputy Prime Minster C.L.B. Rogers presides over Tree planting ceremony in Belmopan (Mahogany); Emil Merchand of Belize CEMCOL, Caterpillar dealers in Belize concludes agreement to train in heavy duty diesel mechanics at Belize Technical College; Sharon Auxillou, 17, first Miss Belize of the Independent Belize; Four employees from Belize Sugar Industries return after attending course at Sugar Industry Research Institute in Jamaica;
September	1981	17	Those Who Came	Guest List for Independence Celebration: Delegation from Commonwealth Countries and other Countries;
September	1981	19	Press Conference	Hon. V.H. Courtenay and Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Sir Shridath Ramphal: “Independence for Belize creates an important bridge between the Caribbean and Latin America”;
September	1981	20	Pictorial	Independence Celebration
September	1981	22	Newsbeats	Belize/ U.S. sign agreement to improve Weather Forecasting: for operation and maintenance of Upper Air Observation Station at Belize International Airport; Belize Sugar Industries and Tate and Lyle to award 3 year scholarship for agricultural studies abroad in recognition of Belize’s Independence; Mexico first to Recognize Belize in United Nations; Winners in Decorated-Homes-Contest announced; Health Minister inaugurates/ opens new Credit Union/ Post Office in Benque Viejo del Carmen; Placencia inaugurates/ opens new airstrip; Minister Florencio Marin inaugurates/ opens new school in village of Guinea Grass, Orange Walk District; USAID grants 17 thousand to assist Belize Women’s Furniture and Toy Making Group;
September	1981	23	Radio Belize Programme Supplement
September	1981	0	Back Inside Cover	Picture of monument of Independence built by people of/ at Ranchito Village; Foundation Stone of Independence monument in Belmopan laid by Belize’s first Prime Minister;
October	1981	2	Belize Joins the International Club	Belize joins United Nations (UN); How the Nations voted – List of countries in favor of Belize Independence and those opposed (page 5);
October	1981	6	From the Podium at the United Nations General Assembly	Prime Minster Price: “We remain steadfast… We stand ready to pursue the formula for peace…”
October	1981	8	Commentary	The Citrus Industry: Dispute between Citrus Growers Association, Citrus Company of Belize and Belize Food Processing Company towards arbitrator’s Hunter Formula;
October	1981	9	Belize Gets High-Powered Support at Commonwealth Summit	Support to Belize by Commonwealth Leaders in lieu Belize’s Independence;
October	1981	10	International Monetary Fund/ World Bank Consider Belize’s Bid for Membership	Interview with Attorney General Said Musa on Belize joining both organizations (IMF)
October	1981	11	The World Bank Report 1981 on Latin America and the Caribbean
October	1981	12	Belize Holds back on bid to join Organization of American States (OAS)	Belize Holds back because of standing dispute with Guatemala;
October	1981	12	Newsmakers	Rt. Rev. Keith Alphonsus McMillan elected President of the Anglican Council of North America and the Caribbean; C.L.B. Rogers send message to Egyptian Government on death of President Anwar ElSadat’s death; Branch elections held for Corozal Division of Belize Can Farmers Association; 40 students/teachers attend 1 day workshop on Drama Directing at University Centre – Lecturer Raymond Gongora; Hon. Assad Shoman visit Corozal Town Hospital and Clinic as pat of inspection tour of health facilities; Hon. David Mckoy tour Women’s Bureau and Belize School of Home Economics unit – director Zelma Edgell;
October	1981	13	Newsbeats	Barclays Bank gives Clinic as Independence Gift - $50,000 to Government for construction; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to Belize give $US. 1.3 million as Independence Bonus; Belize City Council approves Resolutions: establishment of B.C.C. Scholarship Fund by Indian Community and Fred Westby Park named; National Fishermen’s Cooperative Society Ltd. Acquired building housing its plant and offices situated on Angel Lane in Belize City; Governor General makes first Public Appearance – inspecting passing our parade of Belize Defence Force (see inside of front cover for pictures); Pan American day observed as public and bank holiday; Belize Scout Association receive $125,000 for expansion on leadership training; Education and Sports Minister opens REAP Workshop
October	1981	15	Toucan Matches – Made in Belize	New Toucan Match Company Limited starts production of matches in Belmopan;
October	1981	0	Back Inside Cover	Pictures of Columbus Day Celebrations in Corozal Town;
October	1981	0	Back Cover	Picture of Government and private investment in housing on the Northern Highway 2 ½ miles outside of Belize City: 15 wooden house representing and investment of approx. $2 million by government, Concrete houses representing $5 million by private enterprises;
November	1981	2	Belizean Nationality Act 1981	Belizean or Not? “Yu is or Yu Ain’t”
November	1981	4	Foreign Affairs: The Missions	Reaching Out: Establishing and finding Ambassadors for Belize to United Nations (UN) and other countries;
November	1981	5	The PSC (Public Service Commission)	Establishing the PSC and members, Chairman, Daisy Hornby
November	1981	6	Madam Chairman, J.P. Miss Daisy Hornby	Information on Miss Hornby
November	1981	7	The Embryo of the University of Belize	Belize College of Arts, Science and Technology (BELCAST) offers more courses,
November	1981	10	Newsbeats	United States of America (USA) Military team talks about training for Belize Defence Force (BDF); Minister of Natural Resources again tells Cane Farmers to Diversify-farmers to go into grain production to complement their income from sugar; 12 million pounds for Bilateral Agreement Signed: United Kingdom and Belize sign continuing economic cooperation; Belize/Costa Rica will Cooperate in Health: Bilateral agreement on cooperation in health; British Conservative Member of Parliament and minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mr. Richard Luce was in Belize; Mexican Educators look at Secondary Education in Belize; “Sharp Increase” in Malaria in the North says Health Officials; National Football Tourney now underway; Caribbean Basin Initiative officials in Belize to discuss trade and investment issues and inducement to investment in Belize; Scotia makes contribution to Education: $35,000 gift to subsidize education of students;
November	1981	15	The World Bank
November	1981	16	A Change in the Public Attitude towards the Disabled
November	1981	18	Garifuna Celebrations Held country Wide	“Independence does not mean that we will get more, it means that we will have to give more…” Phyllis Cayetano
November	1981	18	Newsmakers	Francis Coppola visits Belize; Leroy Middleton Gullap receives British Empire Medal and Senior Superintendent of Police, Donald Rudolph Marshall receives Colonial Police Medal; Nigeria to establish diplomatic relations with Belize; Wilbert Williams to be Assistant Engineer at Belmopan Earth Station for Cable and Wireless;
December	1981	2	The Prime Minister’s, George Price, New Year’s Message
December	1981	3	A Message from the Deputy Prime Minister, CLB Rogers,
December	1981	4	Cover Story	Asylum: An Update on the Refugee Situation in Belize (Resettlement Scheme)
December	1981	8	Oh! It Was Quite a Year	Review of Year 1981
December	1981	13	National Police Training School Opens (Belmopan City)	Deputy Prime Minister makes Policy Statement on the Role of Security Forces
December	1981	14	Newsmakers	Earl Furgerson succeeds Remijio Montejo as Mayor of Belize City, CLB Rogers declares open a new park and playground on West street in Belize City; Hon. Florencio Marin speaks at Private Sector Organization annual general meeting; Dr. Harold Freeman, Human Development Officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Belize to look at Belize College of Arts, Science and Technology for development; Prime Minister Price attends Fifth Miami Conference on Caribbean Trade, Investment and Development; 30 scouts of Belize attend 11th Central American Scout Campree in Honduras;
December	1981	15	Newsbeats	Minister Calls for A Review of Farm Marketing Policies; Town Board Elections: Voter’s Split Decision: UDP and PUP take 3 municipalities each; Selling Sea Shells-Seminar to introduce Belizeans to commercial potential of shell crafts industry; Organization of American States (OAS) Members Nip at Article 8-Article prohibiting Belize and Guyana from becoming member because of territorial disputes; Orange Walk gets more power: $4 million generating power station declared opened;
January	1982	2	Keeping the Nation in Touch-Reaching out to Every Nook and Cranny	Belize Telecommunications Authority completes 2 1/2 year expansion programme, including installation of new exchanges, new cables and trunk circuits and a major overhaul of the entire national telephone system;
January	1982	4	Agriculture	A Growing Future, Cacao Industry; Bulging the Bins, corn harvest; A Double-Barrel 'Bumper', rice paddy production; Beans Dipped, Kidney Beans production; Bananas-Slightly Bruised
January	1982	6	Shooting for 2000	Governments Programme for Primary Health Care- the Declaration of Alma Ata;
January	1982	10	Prime Minister George Price Presents Standard to Belize Defence Force (BDF)
January	1982	12	The Belizean Nationality Act- A Closer Look	How to gain Belizean Nationality/ Citizenship
January	1982	13	Belize/ Mexico Sign Cultural Exchange Agreement
January	1982	14	Uphold Constitution-Deputy Prime Minister CLB Rogers tells Police	Deputy P.M. addresses Police Conference; Commissioner of Police Maxwell Samuels present position paper
January	1982	15	Newsbeats	United States (US) Military will train Belize Defence Force (BDF); New 'Wig in High Court Urges the "Maintenance of Integrity"-Acting Chief Justice George Moe opens Supreme Court's Criminal Session; Attorney General Said Musa attends High Level CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Meeting; Belize's First Ambassadors Named: Robert Leslie: Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Edmund Marshalleck- non-resident Ambassador to the Unites States of America (USA), Arthur Quinn, US citizen to represent Belize as Honorary Consul General to the USA stationed in Washington;
January	1982	17	Sports Council Plans Play	National Sports Council Chairman-Richard "Dickie" Bradley: " If National Sports Council Chairman has his way, there will be far-reaching improvements in sports at the national level
January	1982	19	Newsmakers	Honduras Bible Society visits Belize; Solicitor General Mr. Rajanathan Rajasingham appointed to act as a Justice of the Supreme Court with effect from the 14 January 1982;
February	1982	2	Cover Story	Our Children: Children's Day celebrated the first Fridays in March
February	1982	4	Wild Rumors About a Dollar Shrink (Devaluation)
February	1982	6	A Think-Tank for Investment Promotion	Government sets up a "High Powered Economic Task Force" to examine investment climate. Objective is to increase Economic development and to attract more investors.
February	1982	7	From Media to Mayor	Information on Belize City Mayor Erle Ferguson
February	1982	8	Newsbeats	New Health Centre Opens in San Narciso-Ground Broken for one in Hopkins; British Development Division visit Belize to discuss financial economic cooperation program between Belize and the United Kingdom; Deputy Prime Minister CLB Rogers Opens Belize Cadet Corp Headquarters in Belize City; Follow-Ups on Co-operation deals with Mexico: Education and Culture; Agriculture: cooperation agreement signed between Belize's Ministry of Natural Resources and Mexican Grain Coordination Council;
February	1982	10	Personality of the Month	A Candidate for the "most--valuable--player" award: Footballer Fabian Alfred Charles Rivero "The Pharaoh"
February	1982	10	The Defence Board-Policy Making for the Belize Defence Force (BDF)	Newly appointed Policy Making body for the Belize Defence Force
February	1982	11	Newsmakers	French Ambassador His Excellency Jean Pierre Chauvet present credentials to Governor General; Sir James Smith appointed President of Court of Appeals and members are Harvey Da Costa and Albert Llewellyn Staine; George Cecil Rawle Moe appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; Director of United States International communications Agency, Stephen Dacha visits Belize; Air Chief Marshall Sir Keith Williamson and Air Officer Commanding in Chief Strike command and Wing Commander T.C. Elworthy visit Belize; Early comers to Belmopan: Housing project built on top of small Mayan farm;
March	1982	2	Investment Portfolio: The Development Finance Cooperation (DFC) as a Catalyst in Development
March	1982	3	Commentary	Belize Accedes to Membership of ACP Grouping. Group of 58 countries of Africa the Caribbean and the Pacific that consolidate their trading position with another group
March	1982	4	Cover Story: Bridge Over Troubled Waters	Slashing Spending where Possible: The Budget Grows
March	1982	7	Personality of the Month	She's a Singer, She's A Star: Yvonne Simpson
March	1982	8	Yarning for a Local and Caribbean Markets	Malex Karam says that his company expects to manufacture 1,000 yards of Quiana textile per day for the local and Caribbean markets,
March	1982	10	Energy	Looking for other sources of energy: a matter of Survival (Hydroelectricity). Energy Unit set up in 1980
March	1982	12	Building Society Formed
March	1982	12	Newsmakers	Panama and Costa Rica establish diplomatic relations with Belize, Rafael Vargas Santos, Resident Ambassador for Panama and Federico Alvarez, non-resident Ambassador for Costa Rica; Novel Beka Lamb by Zee Edgell launched; Lt. Col. Chris Galloway new Belize Defence Force (BDF) Commandant;
March	1982	14	Newsbeats	New Health Centre opens in Independence, Stann Creek District; Soft Drink gets Cheaper; Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) Holds Regional Meeting in Belize; Prime Minister George Price opens Agricultural Fair in Orange Walk; Belize Livestock Producers Association hold Annual general Meeting in Orange Walk;
April	1982	0	Inside Front Cover Picture	Prime Minister Breaks ground for New British High Commission in Belmopan
April	1982	2	The 1982 Cross Country Cycle Race:	Pushing Man and Machine to the Braking Point
April	1982	4	New Passport for a New Nation	Belize get own Passport
April	1982	6	Personality of the Month	Rudy Gallego: Making it in Small Business
April	1982	7	Cover Story: Not Adequate but Positive Mr. Reagan	Belize hosts Seventh Meeting of the Standing Committee of Ministers Responsible for Foreign Affairs; Prime Minister George Price, elected chairman and delivers speech;
April	1982	10	The Honduras Peace Plan	Honduras has proposed to the Organization of American States (OAS) a plan for the maintenance of peace in the Central American Region. Six points of plan are printed.
April	1982	13	Cain on Commerce	"Investment in merchandising alone will not develop Belize"-Managing Director of the Monetary Authority Sir. Edney Cain speaks at annual general meeting of Belize Chamber of Commerce;
April	1982	14	Forestry	Out of the Doldrums? The Forestry Industry
April	1982	17	Newsbeats	Stop Press: The Falklands: Concern over the Principles at Stake; Belize Backs Britain in Falkland Island Crisis; Belize Defence Force (BDF) Goes to Sea; Prime Minister George Price addresses teachers in Punta Gorda; International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visits Belize; Belize Social Security Board Hosts San Ignacio Seminar;
April	1982	19	Newsmakers	United States government officials in Belize to discuss Caribbean Basin Initiatives; Belize becomes member of inter-governmental Sporting Organization of Latin America and the Caribbean; Commission of Inquiry appointed to look into the conduct of the Corozal Community College since 1980-Chairman, Philip Zuniga, Frank Curtis, Victor Gonzalez; President of the Belize Butchers and Meat Vendors Association, Pete Lizarraga laid to rest; P U Onyige, Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico named non-resident High Commissioner to Belize; Minister of Education and Sports Hon. Said Musa Official declared opened new Adult education Centre in San Ignacio;
April	1982	0	Back Cover:	Picture of completed Middlesex Bridge in North Stann Creek
May	1982	0	Inside Front Cover	United States of America (USA) Embassy establishes residence in the Capital, Belmopan in Orchid Gardens; Fire Gutts City Block
May	1982	2	Social Security	Now Available: Sickness and Maternity Benefits to Qualified Persons
May	1982	4	An Agreement for the Protection of Investments	Prime Minister George Price signs Belize/United Kingdom agreement for the promotion and protection of Investments.
May	1982	5	Agriculture	All Geared for Self-Sufficiency. National Agriculture and Trade Show in Belmopan and picture highlights
May	1982	7	Self-Sufficiency with a Dilemma	Minister of Natural Resources Hon. Florencio Marin address opening of National Agriculture and Trade Show
May	1982	8	New Bodies for Better Grain Production, Processing, Management	Legislation establishes a Grain Growers Association and a Grain Commission
May	1982	8	Farmer of the Year: Anthony Chanona
May	1982	9	Finance	From Monetary Authority to Central Bank
May	1982	12	Personality of the Month	Maria Eloisa Trujeque: "A dedicated Commitment"
May	1982	13	Commentary	Reassurance of Support: United Kingdom gives Belize reassurance of support to Belize with Guatemala Claim to Belize
May	1982	1	Solving Problems Through Peaceful Procedures	"Costa Rica Agreement". Presidents of Central American and Prime Minister of Belize meet in Costa Rica
May	1982	15	Newsbeats	Sugar Industry May Expand: Cane Farmers Likely to Hold Major Shares. Tate and Lyle and Belize Sugar Industries to study sugar industry in Belize for possible expansion; Ministerial Delegation Meets with Belizeans in Los Angeles and Chicago, USA; More Work on Northern Highway near Tower Hill Bridge; British Government will stand by Belize-Guatemala Claim; British Minister, Neil Marten, for Overseas Development on Visit-unveil plaque to commemorate improvement of northern highway by crown agents;
May	1982	18	Newsmakers	Dr. Minita Gordon appointed Patron of Belize Scouts Association; Panama delegation from Ministry of Agriculture in Belize to lay down ground work for cooperation between Belize and Panama; Unites States of America (USA) Embassy residence officially established in capital Belmopan; Belize Amateur Athletic Association elects David Craig as president, Keith Gardner vice-president and Michael Eusey as treasurer, and installs 400-meter track at national Stadium; First Belizean ambassador to the USA, Edmund Marshalleck, presents credentials to President Reagan; Norman Lloyd Augustine promoted to post of Registrar of Cooperatives and Credit Unions; Bob Visser, first resident adviser to the European Economic Community (EEC); Officials from Pan American Development Foundation in Bze to look at possibility for a National Development Foundation; Inter-Governmental Committee for migration (ICM) from Geneva to study migration of Haitians to Belize; Belize expresses interest in forming Belize branch of Amnesty International; Governor General Names Belize Advisory Council;
June	1982	2	Electricity	Improving the System: for a reliable supply of power in Belize City and towards setting-up a national grid system. "Belize Mexican agreement will lead to the development of a national grid system".
June	1982	3	Deputy Prime Minister Attends Meeting of Caribbean Group (Economic Development)
June	1982	4	From District Officers to District Accountants	A New Approach in District Administration. Under the District Administration Ordinance Chapter 225.
June	1982	5	Personality of the Month	Hector Thompson
June	1982	6	Works: (Ministry of Works)	Having a Hand in Everything. Gives list of projects the Ministry of Works is involved in and other infrastructural development for Belize;
June	1982	9	Enterprise: Building a House of Bricks	Luis Alberto Espat and Jose Mena to look into a plant for mass production of construction quality clay bricks
June	1982	11	Educating for Development	"Education is booming" More students graduating from school. Government to look at vocational training for diversification of curriculum to increase students potential for gainful employment
June	1982	13	Newsbeats	Governor General, Minita Gordon, at PSU 60th annual general meeting calls on the Public Service Union to serve "This Nation's People Effectively and Efficiently"; Prime Minister George Price signs agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for basic assistance; Hurricane Time; More for the Handicapped: new extension of the Stella Maris School complex on Princess Margaret Drives; $15 million for National Development: European Economic Community (EEC) and Belize sign agreement Economic Cooperation Agreement;
June	1982	15	Newsmakers	Belize establishes relations with Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Karl Levteritz; Governor General approves acting appointment for some Permanent Secretary; Eleanor Louise Hall appointed Chief Training Officer in Training Unit of Establishment Department; First Australian High Commissioner to Belize-Reginald Eric Little; Reverend Noel Leslie and Lazarus Augustine ordained as Roman Catholic Priests ;
June	1982	0	Inside Front Cover	Prime Minister George Price receives cheque from Fort George Committee for Mesopotamia Fire Relief Fund; Government of Belize and UNICEF sign plan of operations for services which will benefit children in Urban areas of Belize; Hon. Louis Sylvestre inspects officer at Passing Out Parade for Belize Defence Force (BDF);
July	1982	2	Commentary	A New Code for Public Officers: 'General Order for the Public Service. Belize, 1982'. Statutory Instrument No. 42 of 1982; The European Economic Community (EEC) $15 million to assist in development projects in education, housing and educational television; United Nations Development Program (UNDP) agreement with Belize for provision of technical assistance for support and supplement national effort in solving problems and promote economic development;
July	1982	4	Fisheries	A Tapered Catch: Lobster, Fish, Shrimp, Conch, and Fish Farming industries goods and bads; Names of Cooperatives and numbers in Membership;
July	1982	7	Personality of the Month	Paul Mahung
July	1982	8	Move Taken to Get Grain Farm Going	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to support project for development
July	1982	10	Newsbeats	Haitians for Moho: proposals to settle approx. 2,500 Haitians in the Moho River area in the Toledo District; Dengue under Control; Caribbean Investment Corporation (CIC) to be Revamped; Panama to Cooperate in Health Projects in Belize; More graduate from 4-H Centre; REAP Project to Grow: Belize and CARE sign 3 year agreement for expansion of Rural Education Agricultural Project (REAP);
July	1982	11	Newsmakers	Minister of Labour, Social Services and Community Development Hon. David McKoy in Geneva to steer Belize admission as full member of the International Labour Organization (ILO);
August	1982	0	Inside Cover	Prime Minster George Price attends inauguration of President in Columbia and Dominican Republic;
August	1982	2	Operation People	Unity Brigade 3. Student nurses and teachers volunteer to live and work along with Belizean Maya and Ketchi for 3 weeks and to assist in primary health care;
August	1982	3	Agriculture	Peanuts: The In-thing in Farming. (Information on the Peanut Industry)
August	1982	6	Agriculture	The Return of the King Nut: Revitalization project for the Coconut Industry in Belize;
August	1982	7	Newsbeats	The Intruders: Guatemalan Military officers who entered Belize-Belize Protests to the United Nations (UN); Development Finance Corporation (DFC) loans increase; Special Committee Urges Minister to take stock of the Belize Teachers' College-recommendation from committee of enquiry; Minister Natural Resources Florencio Marin back from European Tour; Silver for Belize at Central American and Caribbean Games; Memorial mass for the late General Omar Torrijos-Belize City; Britain thanks Belize for support in Falklands crisis; New Driving permits in color;
August	1982	11	An Exclusive interview with the Chief Medical Office, Dr. Antonio Casas	Talk about Dengue, Malaria, Anopheles mosquito, Tuberculosis, Venereal disease,
August	1982	14	Personality of the Month	Hilberto Sosa
August	1982	15	Education	A Major Project in Education with a Four-Pronged Objective. Interview with the Minister of Education, Said Musa,
August	1982	19	Newsmakers	Derek Courtenay appointed Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Belize; R. Rajasingham appointed Justice of the Supreme Court; Teachers volunteer at Valley of Peace in supervising adult education classes and general community activities; Back cover: Belizean Flag goes up in the Valley of Peace-opening/dedication of primary school; Mobile Health Clinic in the Toledo District
September	1982	2	There is a Slump in the Sugar Market	Why on Earth Expand? Study into the expansion of the sugar industry in Belize done by the Belize Sugar Industries Ltd.
September	1982	5	The Valley of Peace	An Example in Resettling Refugees. Interview with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Home Affairs CLB Rogers regarding the settlement;
September	1982	6	Newsmakers	Flag raising at Big Creek compound to signal 10th Anniversary of Belize Banana Industry; Tamp Florida Port Authority team in Belize to make and effort to increase trade with Belize; Project Concerned International of San Diego, USA, in Belize to coordinate action for Toledo Health Care Program, Officer Cadet Steven Heusner and Private Clifton Waight of the Belize Defence Force left for military training in the United Kingdom; Brigadier A.J. E. Pollard new Commander of the British Forces Belize; Reverend O.P. Martin to be ordained as Bishop; CARE Belize donates medial textbooks for Belize School of Nursing and Belize City Hospital Medical Library;
September	1982	8	Belizeans Celebrate United	Belize Celebrates First Anniversary
September	1982	10	Marin to Citrus Processors: Stop Hedging	Minister Florencio Marin addresses 5th annual general meeting of the Belize Citrus Growers Association
September	1982	12	Personality of the Month:	Margaret Usher: "A Manager's Dream" - Softball player
September	1982	14	The Economic Pinch	Prime Minister Price at news conference: Help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ease the squeeze… boosting production
September	1982	15	Newsbeats	Fuel Price down; Salvadorians go to Canada-refugees not absorbed in Belize; High School Grads Learn about Business-seminar on "How to start a Business"; Private Hospital for Belize City to provide secondary and tertiary level health care, "Santiago Castillo Hospital"; Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and United States Agency for International Aid (USAID) team to evaluate health services in Belize to determine future areas of cooperation; Corozal Community College and Stann Creek Ecumenical High School get new Management; Back Cover: Industry and Commerce at Technology Exposition in 1982;
October	1982	2	Improving the Lot of Women in Belize	Cotton Tree Soap Production
October	1982	3	Commentary	Clamp Down on the Sale of Aviation Fuel: Clipping Wings (tool to combat drug traffickers who use aircraft in hauling marijuana/weed)
October	1982	6	The Trade Pipeline	Looking at Belize's trade of imports and exports and the use of the new port facilities
October	1982	10	Bishop of Belize	His Lordship Osmond Peter martin becomes Belize's first native Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize and Titular Bishop of Thucca in Mauritania
October	1982	12	Personality of the Month	Delvin Rudolph Cayetano "A Bold Artist in the Interpretation of His Culture"
October	1982	13	Newsmakers	Pianist Francis Reneau makes stop in Belize from US and Caribbean tour; Hon. Fred Hunter and PSW Goldson represented Belize at 28 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bahamas; Dr. Joseph Palacio appointed Resident Tutor of the Extra Mural Department of the University of the West Indies; James Hyde and Eustace Usher promoted to post of permanent secretary, A.K. Schnarr to Commissioner of Lands and Survey and Norris Hall to Chief Information Officer; Jamaica Constabulary Force Band in Belize to train Belize Defence Force (BDF) and Police Force Band; Prime Minister George Price appointed to the Privy Council by Queen of England-now he is referred to as the Right Honourable; Joseph Margetich, consultant from the International Labour Organization in Belize to look at how ILO can promote development and Credit Unions and cooperatives;
October	1982	14	"The only way we will talk with the Guatemalans is if the talks are direct"	Statement by Deputy Prime Minster Hon. CLB Rogers at United Nations (UN). Interview with Deputy Prime Minister and Chief Information Officer;
October	1982	15	News in Brief	Belize and Italy Establish Diplomatic Ties, Italian ambassador to Belize-Gian Luigi Quentin; Prime Minister attends Foreign Ministers Meeting; Back Inside Cover: Anglican Cathedral College, Belize City, Inaugurated;
November	1982	2	From the House:	The T.V. (Television) Issue: A Weak Wicket for Something Illegal. Television Broadcasting;
November	1982	4	Overhauling the Practice of Medicine in Belize	Medical Doctors in Belize will now face stiffer requirements before they will be allowed to go into private practice
November	1982	5	Streamlining the Land Tax System	Land Tax Act, 1982- to stimulate development of land
November	1982	7	A Project to Help the Urban Poor	Modern Housing in the St. Martin de Porres Area-part of Government's efforts to help the urban poor, Belize City. Objective of project is to improve the living standards of the people living in this area.
November	1982	8	Newsbeats	World Bank Team looks at Belize's Economy; UNESCO Officials Advises on the T.V. (Television) and Radio; French Officials Discuss Agriculture Cooperation; Deputy Prime Minister CLB Rogers represents Belize at 37th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations; Development Seminar for Public Service; Hospital Auxiliaries Help; Tourism Gets Promo Boost-publicity campaign in North America; Trinidad Backs Bananas in Belize-$1 million loan from Trinidad and Tobago for banana industry in Belize;
November	1982	10	Personality of the Month	Evarista Sho: "Making full use of her people's native skills (Maya)"
November	1982	11	Newsmakers	Hon. Louis Sylvestre attends Standing Committee of CARICOM Transportation Ministers; UNICEF Central American Director, Agop Kayayan, visits Belize; Technical Cooperation's Executive of Scouts Association for Central America, Michael Hudson, visits Belize; Hon. CLB Rogers discusses with European Investment Bank, Justine Loesby and European Economic Community in Belize, Bob Visser, financial matters; Prime Minister George Price attends CARICOM Heads of Government Conference in Jamaica; British High Commission in Belize contributes medical equipment to Belmopan Hospital; Front Inside Cover: Representatives from 11 countries of Central America and Caribbean in Belize for international seminar under theme "How the Independent Belize Relates to Latin America and the Caribbean";
December	1982	2	Prime Minister's Christmas Message: George Price
December	1982	3	1982 In Review
December	1982	7	Christmas Message from the Deputy Prime Minister: CLB Rogers
December	1982	8	In Search of Oil	Establishment of Petroleum Office. Dr. F. Prasada Rao, Petroleum Geologist in charge of Petroleum Office in the Ministry of Natural Resources. Cities Services-Occidental, oil company sign oil prospecting agreement covering some 1 million acres in south-western Belize;
December	1982	10	Where CARICOM Stands	The Ochos Rios Declaration
December	1982	12	Rolling in Dough	Flour Tortilla Factory on Mahogany Street, Belize City, owned by Manuel Cuellar
December	1982	13	Newsbeats	Belize Defence Force (BDF) Soldiers "Tops" in Training Course; Hon. George Price Meets with Conservation Group-International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources; Hon. Louise Sylvestre speaks on Electricity, Water; Scuba Lobster Banned; Belizean Directs Tuberculosis Control Programme; Evangelical Church in the US Donates Van for 4-H
December	1982	14	Tourism	How Deep Do We Go?: A quarter million dollar campaign in full swing in North America and a 10 year development plan signal new awareness of beneficial impact from tourism industry
December	1982	15	William Alexander Arnold	William Alexander Arnold, Business man of 66 years, builds Belize International Airport Apartment and Hotels-larges in the Belize
December	1982	0	Inside Back Cover Pictures	Escuela Mexico: A Gift from Education and Development: Mexican Government hands over to Belize a new Technical Agricultural High School, fully equipped.
January	1983	2	Police Pow-Wow	Permanent Secretary Michael Hulse addresses 9th Annual Police Officers' Conference held in Police Training School in Belmopan
January	1983	3	Belize Defence Force (BDF) Day Observed with Ceremonies at MCC Grounds
January	1983	4	The Economy	A Bleaky Forecast but with Signs for Improvement on the Horizon. Sub-Articles on Exports Down, Redeeming Factors, Business Stagnation, the Trade Gap, The Mexican Peso, Future can be bright, Bright Side, the independence of the Central Bank,
January	1983	8	Personality of the Month	Sadie Vernon: An Advocate for the Voiceless and the Powerless
January	1983	9	Newsmakers	First US Ambassador designate to Belize-Malcolm Barnebey; Aspiro Urbina fined for "dealing in unaccustomed goods"; George Brown promoted to Solicitor General; Hon. CLB Rogers meet with newly appointed Defence and Army Attaché of the US Embassy in Belize; Municipal Elections Result; Arthur Osei, Fiscal Adviser from the International Monetary Fund attached to Belize; Consultants in Belize to look at livestock industry as part of overall assessment of industry in CARICOM;
January	1983	10	Religion:	The Anglican Synod: A Paradox of Our Time - "If You Seek Peace Prepare for War"
January	1983	12	Newsbeats	Again Guatemala Demands Land. Again Belize Says No! Statement; Pope Will Visit Belize; Belize Gets Portion of the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) Money-Prime Minister Price Signs Agreement; No Increase in Violence Says Chief Justice George Moe; Corozal Town, Trinidad Village Get new schools; Interest Rates Down; Musa Condemns West Indian Cricket Team tour of South Africa; Women's Bureau will get Guidance-National Women's Commission established;
January	1983	12	Commentary	What Appeared to be A Conciliatory Tone. (Commentary on statement made by Guatemalan President Efrain Rios Montt)
February	1983	2	Our Environment
February	1983	6	From the House	Stiffer Penalties for Illegal Fishing
February	1983	7	The Budget	A Weight-Watcher's Guide
February	1983	11	Personality of the Month	Denzil Fitzgerald Jenkins: "I like to work, I like a challenge"
February	1983	12	An Umbrella for the Women's Bureau	National Women's Commission to help current efforts to improve the situation of the Belizean Woman - Jane Usher, Chairperson of Commission
February	1983	13	Newsbeats	Belize Prepares for Pope John Paul II Visit; Caribbean Development Corporation (CDC) $12.7 million for Sugar and Citrus Industry; New Schools for Biscayne and Big Falls Village; Mayor and Deputies Confere; San Pedro Gets new Clinic opened by Lions Club; Belize Looks for Closer links with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Central Bank Studies Balance of Payments; Swine fever hits Corozal; New Sports Court for Princess Royal; British Engineers Check out Roads and Bridges in Belize; Canadian Agency for International Development (CIDA) Officials review Water and Sewerage Project in Belize City; West India Committee Visits;
February	1983	16	From a Spark to an Eternal Flame	Pictures of open air mass held at Mercy Convent celebrating the First Centenary of the work of the Sisters of Mercy in Belize
February	1983	18	Newsmakers	Edgar Puga promoted to Chief Engineer, Edwin Belisle promoted to Social Development Officer; Hon. George Price speaks at National Management Executive Staff Conference of Ministry of Works; Community pre-school opened in Branch Mount Village in Toledo District; Cpl Gilbert Suazo succeeds on course at School of Infantry in Warminster; Top British Army officials visit Commandant of the Belize Defence Force (BDF) Lt. Col. Christopher Galloway; 3 coaches of Belize Armature Athletic Association attend track and field clinic in Florida USA; Sherlene McKoy to represent Belize at Miss Universe and Josephine Pollard in Miss Central America and Caribbean World; Belize establishes ambassadorial relations with the Netherlands, Netherlands' non-resident ambassador to Belize-Baron Speyart Van Woerden; Antigua and Barbuda establish diplomatic relations with Belize, Oscar Ethelbert Henry-Antigua and Barbuda's High Commissioner to Belize; Back Inside Cover: A Freak Storm Hits Sarteneja 'Hail Stone and Lighting';
March	1983	0	Inside Cover	Britain's Prince Andrew visits Belize during H.M.S. Invincible military exercise in Caribbean; Hon. Said Musa opens 198 football season;
March	1983	2	Pilgrim's Progress: An Apostolic Journey ends with Prayers for Peace	Visit of Pope John Paul II to Belize
March	1983	5	Sails in the Wind	Sail Sports
March	1983	6	Newsmakers	Deputy Auditor General of Canada discusses with Ministry of Finance for possible training course for auditors; Secretary of Cabinet Rudolph Castillo named Belize's first High Commissioner to the United Kingdom; Board of Directors for Belize Electricity Board appointed-John Searle-Chairman and members: Karl Menzies, John Avilez, Michael Bell, Esther Price, Edmund Marshalleck, Alvan Fuller; Hon. Samuel Waight in United Kingdom attending 32nd Westminster Parliamentary Practice and Procedure Seminar; New officers elected to managing committee of Belize Livestock Producer Association;
March	1983	7	Newsbeats	Belize Canada Agreement signed for completion of Water and Sewage Project in in Belize City; Prime Minister George Price to meet US President Reagan; Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approves $2 million loan for Development Finance Corporation (DFC); Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) to work in Belize under agreement with Belize;
March	1983	8	Guatemala Bluffs A 'Look-Good' Image	Rogers Tells Non-Aligned Summit; Interview with CLB Rogers after return from Seventh Non-Aligned Summit.; The New Delhi Message
March	1983	10	Personality of the Month	Delsyia Goff: "On the frontline for the dignity of nursing profession"
April	1983	2	National Development Foundation (NDFB)	A Shot in the Arm for Small Business
April	1983	3	Update on Tertiary Education	Legal Accreditation for BELCAST and More
April	1983	4	Newsmakers	Belize establishes diplomatic relations with India-Shri David Manners India's non-resident High Commissioner to Belize; Belize supports Columbia membership to join Non-Aligned Movement; Campton Pooran, Regional Vocational Training Advisor for International Labour Organization (ILO) in Belize; President of Methodist Church of the Caribbean and Americas, Rev. Edwin Taylor in Belize; Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) elects Carlos Castillo-president, Miguel Wong-Secretary, Eloisa Trujeque-Treasurere;
April	1983	6	Cycling	Dark Horse Shatters Record Shaving Off 35 Minutes. Lindy Gillett wins 53 annual Cross-Country Cycle Race;
April	1983	8	A Credit Union's Success Story	Holy Redeemer Credit Union annual general meeting.
April	1983	10	Newsbeats	Offensive Launched Against Malaria; Deputy Prime Minister CLB Rogers visits the United Kingdom; Prime Minister George Price signs Second Part of Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) Agreement-for loans for agriculture and related industrial and export purposes; Sugar Outlook Bleak; Freak Storm Hits Cayo; Prime Minister establishes National Building Society
April	1983	13	Personality of the Month	Norris Wade: "Beating the Odds"
April	1983	0	Back Inside Cover	Pictures: Prime Minster George Price receives patrol boats for Belize Police Force; Single engine Cessna plan crash at San Pedro, Ambergris Caye; Venezuelan Consul present softball gear to Belmopan softball team; Martial arts show opens in Belize City;
May	1983	0	Inside Cover Photos	Belize hosts and wins triangular softball tournament that included Bahamas and Mexico
May	1983	2	Prime Minister Leads Delegation for Talks with US President Reagan and Tour of Six Major Cities
May	1983	4	On Democracy and Marijuana	Statements and response by President Reagan and Prime Minister price respectively
May	1983	6	World Bank	Vice President for Latin American and Caribbean Affairs Nicolas Ardito Barletta at signing of an Agreement for a road maintenance and rehabilitation project in Belize
May	1983	8	National Agriculture and Trade Show: A Point for Discussion
May	1983	10	Stepping up the Anti-Malaria War
May	1983	12	Personality of the Month	Rodwell Williams: "Getting ahead on will and determination"
May	1983	13	Newsmakers	Malcolm Barnebey nominated first US Ambassador to Belize; Belizean delegation returns to Belize after London conference addressing Challenges to Cane Sugar in 1980's; Darwin Gabourel presents 2 automatic respirators to Ministry of Health; Vice Consular and Third Secretary of the US Embassy in Belize was ordained an Anglican priest, Rev. Paul Anderson; Rev. Gerald Nonnenkamp succeeds Rev. John Stochi as Superior of the Jesuits in Belize; Wornell Reneau wins first Northern Expedition Cycle Race from Belize City to Corozal and back; Belize hold Queen's birthday parade;
May	1983	14	Newsbeats	New Health Centre for Hopkins opens; French Embassy donates X-Ray Unit; Electricity Board Explains Outages; Corozal Community College (CCC) gets new sports court; Belize School of Nursing graduates 41;
June	1983	2	A Master Plan in the Works to Improve Export Facilities	Starting with the Improvement of the existing roads, streets and bridges. This is after Belize received millions of dollars for road improvement from World Bank. Interview with Ministry of Works.
June	1983	5	Investment	Bread out of Stone. Rockville Quarry.
June	1983	7	Personality of the Month	Mabel Frazier: "How not to talk about women's lib' and influence people"
June	1983	8	Newsbeats	Belize protests border Violation by Guatemalan-Guatemalan killed in Adrenal Village; Belize Signs Cartagena Declaration in Columbia; Prime Minister George Price meets US Special Envoy to Central America; Venezuela to Assist Belize in Malaria Control;
June	1983	9	Newsmakers	Orange Walk court finds 5 men guilty of marijuana possession; Miss Belize, Sherlene McKoy represents Belize in Miss Universe Contest; Valdemar Castillo speaks at opening of New Scout Headquarters in Corozal Town; Prime Minister speaks at BELCAST graduation ceremony; Mrs. Ida Jones elected President, Mrs. Verna Anderson elected first Vice-President and Minerva Jones elected second vice-president of the Belize City Hospital Auxiliary; Belizean health Nurse Sylvia Brown, receives award for outstanding public service work in Queens area of New York;
June	1983	10	Better Health Starting from Scratch-Boosting Primary Health Care
July	1983	2	The New Water and Sewerage System and the Streets of Belize City
July	1983	3	Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Stepping up its Cooperation Programme with Belize	First step is to arrange direct communication with PAHO Headquarters
July	1983	4	From the House	Issues discussed at House of Representatives meeting
July	1983	6	CARICOM an Instrument of Good Prime Minister tells Heads of Government Conference
July	1983	7	Deputy Prime Minister, CLB Rogers, Speaks to the House on Belizean Passports	Belizean Passports to be issued and to replace British Honduras Passport
July	1983	8	Electrifying Belize	Problems from the Belize Electricity Board and supply to Belize City and surrounding areas
July	1983	10	Water Power	A Viable Energy Alternative for Belize. Hydro Dam Constructed by Dyck brothers at Blue Creek.
July	1983	12	Personality of the Month	Ester Price: "Half-heartedness is never satisfactory"
July	1983	13	Newsbeats	British House of Commons Contributes Speaker's Chair to Belize's House of Representatives; Visually Impaired Attend Rehabilitation Workshop; Belize Represented at Health for all Conference;
July	1983	14	Newsmakers	Hon. Fred Hunter and delegation from Belize in Martinique investigating possible exporting of beef carcasses; Hon. Florencio Marin attends 9th Ministerial Meeting of World Food Council; Juan Rancharan awarded Belize Sugar Industries Limited and Tate and Lyle PLCE scholarship; Thomas Wright wins middle weight division for men at Mr. International Olympic Contest; Elizabeth Twinch, British Red Cross Society, holds discussion with Belize counterpart; University of Edinburgh in Belize to assist in preliminary preparations for agriculture census; John Longsworth and David Gibson promoted to Permanent Secretary and Rene Villanueva to Chief Broadcasting Officer;
August	1983	2	Self-Sufficiency through Appropriate Technology	Formation of Appropriate Technology Council in effort to use local materials. (Biogas Generator, Charcoal Kiln and Charcoal Stove)
August	1983	3	From the House	Issues debated at House of Representatives
August	1983	4	New Law for Social Service Groups	Social Service Originations to be licensed before operating;
August	1983	5	Belize Endorses Cancun Declaration	Declaration of Cancun
August	1983	7	Belize Defence Force BDF Gets Wings	BDF receives Defenders from British High Commission. To be added to BDF Airwing, Defenders named: Toucan and Tapir
August	1983	9	Personality of the Month	Rudolph Ellis, "Paz"
August	1983	9	Newsbeats	Unity Brigade Volunteers help out in Cayo and Toledo; Citrus Growers now Exporting Fresh Grapefruit; Simon Bolivar Honoured; School gets new History Book: History of Belize, Nation in the Making"; Tourist Board Draws up Development Plan;
August	1983	10	Newsmakers	consultants in Belize to help prepare "Investors Guide and Opportunities in Belize"; Teodocio Ochoa dies; H.E. Cain nominated to be Resident Ambassador of Belize to the United States of America, R.C. Swift nominated to be Governor of the Central Bank of Belize;
September	1983	2	Looking out for the Queen Conch
September	1983	0	The Economy: Signs of an Upturn	Central Bank: Belize's financial system strengthened…
September	1983	4	High Technology in Telephones	New model telephones introduced by the Belize Telecommunications Authority
September	1983	5	Belize Celebrates Second Anniversary
September	1983	6	Prime Minister George Price Independence Day Address
September	1983	8	Personality of the Month	Augustine Flores: "Results only come from hard word"
September	1983	9	Newsmakers	Belize and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) sign $1.3 million Livestock Improvement Project; David Reece, Canadian High Commissioner, gives $30,000 for high school construction in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, and $60,000 for portable water project in rural areas of Cayo District; Lisa Ramirez wins Miss Belize Beauty Pageant; Prime Minister George Price opens San Narciso Agricultural Fair; Hospital Auxiliary donates equipment to Belize City Hospital; Training Unit launches new courses for Public Officers; Football Awards Day, 1983-1984 competition; New Grain Cess Approved; Holy Year Activities begin in Belize; Listowell Annual Summer Programme Launched;
October	1983	3	Personality of the Month	Louis Humphreys: "A man of many parts"
October	1983	4	Viewpoint	Can the New Delhi Summit Provide the much needed healing touch to Global Ills?
October	1983	5	Cover Story: Another Kind of War	Marijuana Plantations and anti-drug operations all over vast jungle of Belize
October	1983	9	The Case of the Dying Urchins
October	1983	10	Reporting from the House of Representatives
October	1983	11	Newsbeats	Belize Government Objects to Intervention in Grenada; British Troops will stay in Belize-request to withdraw denied; Health Team will encourage community participation to promote better health; New Veterinary Investigation Diagnostic Laboratory and Clinic inaugurated in Belize City by Prime Minister; George Price meets US State department officials; Pan American Day Observed;
October	1983	13	At the United Nations	Deputy Prime Minister CLB Rogers knocks Guatemala's Hard line Position, Says Guatemala has never had any rights to Belize. Charges "Intransigence"
October	1983	14	Improving the Highways	Rehabilitation and improvement projects covering some 90 miles of road in all districts now underway;
October	1983	15	People in the News	Panama appoints first female ambassador to Belize- Dr. Ana Mora de Wakeland; Hon. Said Musa represents Belize at meeting of Commonwealth Finance Ministers in Trinidad and Tobago and International Monetary Fund and World Bank; Belize and US Ambassador to Belize, Malcolm Barneby sign $15 million improvement of rural roads and bridges; David McKoy and Charles Wagner represent Belize at 29th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Kenya; 15 new Justice of Peace appointed; Back Cover Picture: Benque Viejo del Carmen new school;
November	1983	3	Personality of the Month	Antonio Castillo: "Bitter of the Colonial System"
November	1983	4	Viewpoint	Will Belize Make it to World Cup 1986
November	1983	5	Fish and Chips
November	1983	6	$2 Million for Home Improvement	The Acting General manage of the Development Finance Cooperation tell about the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Housing Loan Scheme and Other Projects. (Interview)
November	1983	8	Cover Story: Anglican Church Studies Refugee Problem	Anglican Council of North America and the Caribbean (ACNAC).
November	1983	13	A Refugee's Story	"When you are fleeing for your life the survival instinct takes over". 'Porfilio Rivera' - Salvadorea
November	1983	14	Newsbeats	Families get keys for new Homes in Benque Viejo del Carmen Town-Armando Chulin, Arcelia Cocom, Jose Llines, Gustavo Mendez and Moises Martinez; G.I.S. gets new wild life film; Hershey shows-off Cocoa Fields; Marin tells Police to try a little persuasion; National Holiday Marks arrival of first Garinagu
November	1983	16	People in the News	Former Senator of People's United Party, Miss Venacia Petillo also known as "Miss Ben" of Punta Gorda Town has died at the age of 75; Prime Minister George Price visited Panama to attend that country's Independence day celebration, Prime Minister also met with the prominent Panamanians including Panama newly appointed ambassador to Belize Dr. Ana Mora De Wakeland; Ignacio Javier Amoa, a sixteen year old high school student of Belize City has been awarded a silver medal in the 2nd Biennial Kanagawa World Children's Art Exhibition held in Japan; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Home Affairs Mr. C.L.B. Rogers has nominated five Belizeans residing in the United States as Justice of the Peace they are, Sylvia Flores, Geoffrey Stephen, Frederick Robinson, Eddie Castro and Eugene Marlowe.
December	1983	16	Personality of the Month	Former Senator of People's United Party, Miss Venacia Petillo also known as "Miss Ben" of Punta Gorda Town has died at the age of 75; Prime Minister George Price visited Panama to attend that country's Independence day celebration, Prime Minister also met with the prominent Panamanians including Panama newly appointed ambassador to Belize Dr. Ana Mora De Wakeland; Ignacio Javier Amoa, a sixteen year old high school student of Belize City has been awarded a silver medal in the 2nd Biennial Kanagawa World Children's Art Exhibition held in Japan; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Home Affairs Mr. C.L.B. Rogers has nominated five Belizeans residing in the United States as Justice of the Peace they are, Sylvia Flores, Geoffrey Stephen, Frederick Robinson, Eddie Castro and Eugene Marlowe.
December	1983	3	Personality of the Month	Narciso "Chicho" Urbina "I enjoy helping others"
December	1983	4	Viewpoint	Coming to Grips with our Culture
December	1983	5	'Gatting' Standards
December	1983	6	The new Delhi Summit	Ironing out the wrinkles--or some
December	1983	7	Cover Story	Citrus Company of Belize (CCB) grabbed for $5 Million
December	1983	9	The Veterinary Services for Creatures great and small
December	1983	10	Flashback on '83 The Year in Review	The Economy; Pope John Paul 2 in Belize; Ministerial Tour of the U.S; Our second year of Independence; The Marijuana Problem; A 13 member national women's commission; Legal Provision for the establishment of Belcast; The National Development Foundation of Belize; Belize Aggregates Limited; Belize's first Hydro Electric Plant; A new Anti-Malaria Offensive; The Belize National Building Society, The Former secretary to Cabinet Mr. Rudolph Castillo; Belizean Cyclists; Belize Football
December	1983	14	Newsbeats	New Faces in City Hall; Prime Minister Meets U.S. Investors; New Police Station in San Antonio; Abattoir Taken over by U.S. Businessmen; Queen opens summit; the Commonwealth Summit; New High School for Orange Walk; Ministry of Labour prepares to up-date Labour Laws
December	1983	18	People In The News	Prime Minister George Price and Charge D' Affairs of Colombia Mr. Edgar Hernandez Rojas have signed a Cultural exchange agreement between Belize and Colombia; Mr. Roderick Rainford the new Caricom Secretary General recently visited Belize; The Minister of Health, Housing and Cooperatives Mr. Assad Shoman was guest speaker at the annual general meeting of Cayo Branch of the Belize Grain Growers Association; Dr. Nesha Haniff consultant of the Pan American Health Organization PAHO has visited Belize for a week. The Minister of Education, sports and Culture Mr. Said Musa has inaugurated a Multi-purpose recreational complex at Belize Technical College; Mr. Edney C. Cain, Belize's first resident ambassador to the united States has presented his credentials to President Ronald Reagan at the White House.
December	1983	19	Pictorial	Prime Minister George Price in Panama unveiling a plague in memory of the late General Omar Torrijos; Minister of works Fred Hunter and Mr. Kevin Wright signing an agreement for the construction of four bridges on Southern Highway; Prime Minister George Price and U.S. Ambassador Barneby signing an agreement for the construction of rural roads and bridges.
January	1984	3	The Brouhaha over a Cabinet Shake-up	Prime Minister re-shuffling the Cabinet
January	1984	4	Why Did Mr. Rogers Resign	The Chief Information Officer Norris Hall interviewed Mr. Rogers
January	1984	6	The Prime Minister's New Year Message
January	1984	7	Discurso Del Primer Ministro Ano Nuevo
January	1984	7	Viewpoint	Do we or don't we have a farm Policy?
January	1984	9	Personality of the Month	Patrick "Pat" Scott "Dedication Exemplified"
January	1984	10	Cover Story	The Trade Gap Narrows as Export earnings Bounce up!
January	1984	12	Commentary	Belize Gets Consideration for Economic Assistance in Kissinger Commission Report on Central America
January	1984	13	Newsbeats	Prime Lending Rate Down; Prime Minister Opens Fiesta; Unicef Makes more Input
January	1984	14	Belize Defence Force observes its sixth Anniversary	"Pacifism is not realistic when there is an aggressive National Enemy." Methodist Parson tell Soldiers.
February	1984	2	Editorial Comment
February	1984	3	Viewpoint	Freedom of the Press
February	1984	4	Big Road Improvement Programme this Year
February	1984	5	Personality of the Month	Charles Hyde "A public figure not a public man"
February	1984	7	Cover Story	Beefing up the Cattle Industry
February	1984	9	More Help for Children
February	1984	11	Technical and Vocational Education
February	1984	13	Newsbeats	Cabinet Peruse Kissinger Commission report on Central America; Attorney General V.H. Courtenay Raps the Media; Village Council Elections no later than March;
February	1984	14	Newsbeats	New Local Government Minister meets with Permanent Secretaries; Caricom Ministers Thwart Brazil's Blandishments
February	1984	15	People in the News	Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Kent Haylock has been appointed Police Public Relations Officer by Police Commissioner Mr. Maxwell Samuels; Minister of Health, Housing and Cooperatives; Mr. Assad Shoman was in New York City where he participated in a forum on health organized by the Harlem Caribbean Trade Conference; Mr. Gadsby Ramos, a senator and former Senate Vice-president has been elected the new president of the senate. Mr Alvan Fuller is the senate new vice-president; Two delegates of the International Red Cross, Armin Kobel and Mr. Ricardo Bermudez were in Belize for five days visit; Mr. Amir Usman has been accredited as Pakistan's non-resident ambassador to Belize; John Milton and Joyce Cal of Belmopan Junior School, are semi-finalists in the 1983 competition "Youth in the Electronic Age; The Minister of Education and Economic Development Said Musa was in Washington for a consultative meeting of the World's Bank Caribbean Group for Economic Cooperation
February	1984	16	Newsbeats	An Anthology of Poems-Belizean Poets-Part 3 Released; Post Article Denied
March	1984	2	Editorial Comment	About Human Rights, The Visit of the Anglican Primate, The Budget and on Television
March	1984	3	Personality of the Month	Dr. Bernice Hulse
March	1984	4	Viewpoint	Human Rights: Living without our Boundaries with Freedom from FEAR and WANT; Interview: The Minister of Works talks about repairs on the Belize City Streets
March	1984	7	Main Feature	Archbishop of Canterbury Meets Caribbean Christianity on the Spot
March	1984	10	Cover Story	Bread and Butter Reality stretching the Dollar
March	1984	13	People in the News	Prime Minister George Price visited the Republic of Honduras at the request of the president of that neighbouring country Dr. Roberto Suazo Cardova; Mr. Raymond Fuller has been appointed Director of the Office of Economic Development for the United Nations Development Programme; Dr. Eleanor Hewrmann, Associate Professor of the Yale University School of Nursing has completed a book on the History of the Nursing profession in Belize; Five new promotions in the public service has been approved by Dr. Minita Gordon. Raimundo Cellar was promoted to the post of Labour Commissioner, Michael Guerrero has been promoted to Auditor General, Orton Clark has been promoted to Permanent Secretary, Harrison Perriot has been promoted to Accountant General and Liborio Gonzalez has been promoted to Chief Agricultural Officer; The Minister of Home and Foreign Affairs Mr. V.H. Courtenay has received the credentials of the new regional representative of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees Mr. Oldrich Haselman; The British High Commissioner Mr. Francis Trew has presented farm and carpentry equipment worth $8,000 to the Valley of Peace Settlers; Minister of Works Chief Engineer Mr. Edgar Puga, Executive Engineer Mr. Orlando Magana and Inspector of works in the roads division Mr. Gansford Ottley left Belize for New Zealand to undergo a one month intensive training programme in asphaltic treatment; Attorney General and Minister of Home and Foreign Affairs Mr. V.H. Courtenay was inspecting officers at the passing out parade of Police Recruit Squad No.45 held at the Police Training School in Belmopan.
March	1984	15	Newsbeats	People's United Party wins bye Elections; Belize is Free says Human Rights Group; Caribbean Group Considers Assistance to Belize; Prime Minister gives nod to Cultural Agreement with Mexico
April	1984	2	Editorial Comment	Paradise Ain't Cheap Foreigners must now meet strict demands of Immigration Laws
April	1984	3	Personality of the Month	Albert Staine "This is my place… I have and inescapable duty to serve."
April	1984	4	Government turns to high-tech for its Accounting
April	1984	5	Viewpoint	Canada- A friend for all Seasons
April	1984	7	Cover Story	Where oh Where? Government tightens up on illegal Aliens but Grants 90-day Amnesty
April	1984	10	Newsbeats	Belize Commends Honduras For Military Shake-up; Compol Defends Police action against outlaws; Belize/Jamaica Agree on trade moves; Going for the big fish; villagers urged to clean up villages; Youths Graduate with new Skills; Supporting Hands for small Business; Broadcasting Authority get cracking.
April	1984	14	People in the News	Belize's Ambassador to the United States of America Mr. H.E.C Cain presented his letters of introduction as the first Belizean non-resident High Commissioner to Canada to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau; Belize and Pakistan have established diplomatic relations at the Ambassadorial level; Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Mr. George Price was the inspecting officer at a military parade at Price Barracks to mark the change of command of the Belize Defence Force; Mr. Luis Edwardo Alercon Assistant Director of the Colombian Government Trade Bureau, visited Belize to look into possible ways of increasing trade between Belize and Colombia; Attorney General and Minister of Home and Foreign Affairs Mr. V. H. Courtaney was guest of honour at a banquet hosted by the Lodge delegates of the Grand Order of the Odd Fellows Fraternal Society on the occasion of their advancement to the highest level of the society with the installation and establishment of a branch of the Patriarchal Regiment in Belize; Senior Officer of the USS John Hancock paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister George Price. They presented him with a plaque of the ship's emblem; Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Mr. Valdemar Castillo and Senator Elodio Aragon visited the United States at the invitation of the U.S Government Information Agency.
May	1984	2	Editorial Comment	Have the Police Been Swinging their batons too wildly? We would like to know; Minister Shoman Reacts to Potshots
May	1984	3	Viewpoint	Blackout!
May	1984	4	The Journey of Faith Continues
May	1984	6	Personality of the Month	The Nurse Practitioner: A new breed of para professionals trained to work independently.
May	1984	7	Weeds in the Garden Agriculture Minister Takes Stock
May	1984	10	Cover Story	Specs on the Police
May	1984	11	Health Minister Squares off with Medical and Dental Association
May	1984	13	Newsbeats	Revised Laws Published; Community College Opens in Toledo; Honouring our Teachers; Piache's Invest in Peanut Future; US-Aid Boosts Livestock Programme.
May	1984	15	People in the News	Prime Minister George Price and the British High Commissioner to Belize Mr. Francis Trew have signed an agreement as part of the continuing economic cooperation programme between Belize and the United Kingdom; Archbishop Paul Tabet has been accredited as the first Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to Belize; Governor General Dame Minita Gordon is to be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Victoria in British Colombia; Mr. Edward Percival York has died in Belize City at the age of 63; Mr. Salvador Mesh won the prestigious Farmer of the year award; Minister of Natural Resources Florencio Marin met with members of the Toledo Grain Association and held discussions on the problem facing them as well as plans for the upcoming grain harvest; Mr. Ronald Clarke has been promoted to the post of Permanent Secretary.
June	1984	2	Editorial Comment	The Economic Issue is not an isolated one. It is part of a global economic crisis. THAT'S A FACT
June	1984	3	Viewpoint	An Assessment of the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) not Enough!
June	1984	5	Education: A programme for the teaching of Languages
June	1984	6	Health	Before Leaving his job as Chief Medical Officer to take up a new appointment as the representative for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Belize, Dr. Antonio Casas granted an exclusive interview with Information Officer Manolo Romero. We publish excerpts of that interview:
June	1984	7	Cover Story	The Economy: Keeping our heads above the water with a formula for more buoyancy
June	1984	11	Newsbeats	Sugar Industry now controlled by Belizeans; No Devaluation; Defence Official Denies Reports of Military Base for Belize; Agriculture Extension Services get more mobility; agreement signed with USAID for feeder roads; Belize Defence Force (BDF) to get military equipment from United States Government; Relevant Education for Agriculture and Production (REAP) goes Urban
June	1984	14	Personality of the Month	Dr. Salvador Awe "No man is so poor as to have nothing worth giving"
June	1984	15	People in the News	Japan's first non-resident ambassador to Belize Mr. Kiyoak Kikuchi has presented his credentials to Governor General Dame Minita Gordon; Justice Albert Staine has been bestowed the honour of Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II; The commandant of the Belize Defence force Lt. Col. Julian Starmer-Smith showed three trophies won by the BDF in recent football tournaments to Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; Representing Belize at a meeting held this month of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Sugar Conference was a delegation headed by High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Mr. Rudolph Castillo and comprised of officials of Tate and Lyle; Local Government Minister Louis Sylvestre represented Belize at the inauguration of president Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador; Mr. Aniceto Matute of Camalote village has become the first farmer to participate in the USAID home improvement loan; A PAHO consultant in child and maternal health Miss Maria Barker has presented the Minister of Health, Housing and Cooperative Mr. Assad Shoman with an update and modernized midwifery curriculum for the Belize School of Nursing; The Social Security scheme now has its first pensioner. He is sixty year old watchman of Teakettle Village, Mr. Timoteo Vanegas
July	1984	2	Editorial Comment	Flood This Month A need to monitor land clearing to protect water sheds
July	1984	3	Viewpoint	The Caricom Summit Patching up differences
July	1984	5	Personality of the Month	Dr. Joseph Palacio "Living The Belizean Experience"
July	1984	6	Education: A push to make the grade
July	1984	8	Cover Story	An up-date on Road Works- Heavy Investment in main roads and farm roads
July	1984	10	Industry: The Humble Peanut Rises in the West
July	1984	12	Newsbeats	Talks with Guatemala "Direct" for the first time; Belize and Panama sign Cultural Agreement; Economy Improving at half time; Belize's Pavillion Opens; Floods and Rains Drench Belize
July	1984	15	People in the News	Mr. Ovidio De Andrade Melo has been accredited as Brazil's first non resident ambassador to Belize; Italy has appointed Mr. Rosario Guido Nicosia as its new non resident ambassador to Belize; Barrister at law, Mr. Denys Barrow has been appointed as president of the National Youth Development Commission; The Deputy Minister of Health, Housing and Cooperatives Mrs. Jane Usher and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Errol Vanzie represented Belize at the Caricom Health Ministers Conference held in Dominica; West Germany's Ambassador to Belize Mr. Richard Wagner recently concluded a one week official visit to Belize; U.S President Mr. Ronald Reagan's Ambassador -at-large and Special Envoy for Central America, Ambassador Harry Shlaudeman was in Belize this month on a brief visit to confer with Prime Minister George Price and Foreign Minister Mr. Vernon Courtenay
August	1984	0	Editorial Comment	Looking at the Investment Climate in Belize. The Olympics: Oh Dear! Oh Dear! We need discipline
August	1984	3	Viewpoint	Development through joint programmes involving Government and Business
August	1984	4	Personality of the Month	Jorge Meliton Auil "From a farmer's son to a Banker"
August	1984	5	Cover Story	Investing in Belize
August	1984	7	The Office of Economic Development and the Investment Division
August	1984	8	Concessions Recommended by Task Force
August	1984	10	A One-Stop Shop for Investors
August	1984	13	Newsbeats	Amnesty Period ends; Unity Brigade V Underway; 150 year of Emancipation observed; Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) helps draft new Economic Plan, Electoral Committee submits Report.
August	1984	15	People in the news	A soldier of the Belize Defence force, Officer Cadet Lloyd Gillett has scored top marks at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, England; Minister of Works Mr. Fred Hunter was the inspecting Officer at the passing out parade of Police Recruit squad 46 held at the police training School in Belmopan; Local Government Minister Louis Sylvestre opened the annual conference to Town Boards held in the western town of Benque Viejo Del Carmen; The Minister of Health, Housing and Cooperative Mr. Assad Shoman led a delegation comprising of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Errol Vanzie and Psychiatrists Dr. Oswald Moreno and Dr. Vincent Lizano on and observation tour of the health facilities and a health programmes of Montgomery County, Maryland in United States; Mexico's Ambassador to Belize Dr. Pedro Gonzalez-Rubio Sanchez has left to take up an appointment in Mexico City; The British Foreign Commonwealth Secretary has appointed Mr. John Michael Crosby as the new British High Commissioner to Belize; The president of the Belize Chamber of Commerce Mr. Elton Jones and members of the chamber Executive Board visited Salt Lake City in the state of Utah in the U.S.A; A tree planting ceremony to mark the 14th anniversary of the opening of Belmopan was held in the nations capital.
September	1984	2	Editorial Comment	The Belize Government Advocates Religious Freedom tempered with Religious Tolerance
September	1984	3	Cover Story	Viewpoint: A good future for citrus
September	1984	5	Personality of the Month	Sr. Elsa Oliva "The Beauty of life is that there are others around who can be helped"
September	1984	6	Kudos for Belize at the World's Fair
September	1984	9	Independence Day Celebration	"A Journey of a Thousand Miles which began with a single Step"
September	1984	11	Newsbeats	New Constituencies for Next General Elections; Belize Defence Force Gets Maritime Wing; Prime Minister opens Northern Fisherman Cooperative Buildings; International Monetary Fund (IMF) Reaffirms No Devaluation; Caribbean Basin Initiative Funds (CBI) scheme Modified; Symposium Examines Agriculture Projects; International Literacy Day Observed
September	1984	13	Archaeology	A Rich Past produce a rich Heritage
September	1984	14	People in the News	Natural Resources Minister Florencio Marin attended the 18th regional conference of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization for Latin America and the Caribbean held in Buenos Aires; Father Marion Ganey S.J an American priest who was one of the pioneers of the credit union and cooperative movement in Belize has died; The Accountant General of the Government of Belize, Harold Perriott has died while undergoing medical treatment; Minister of Works Mr. Fred Hunter joined with a prominent group of nine commonwealth members of Parliament, some from countries menaced by aggressive neighbours, to seek solutions to the security problems threatening small states; The director of Panama's National Lottery Licenciada Maruca Gordoy, accompanied by the Sub-director of The Panamanian National Lottery Senor Antonio Garcia were recently on a visit to Belize ; The Manager of The Belize Marketing Board Mrs. Sandra Bedran has concluded a one week official visit to Jamaica; the Governor of the Central Bank of Belize Mr. Robert Swift attended a meeting of Banking supervisors held in Rome under the auspices of the Central Bank of Italy; Mr. Joseph Bulwer Administrator in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended a series of meeting and seminars in the United States on the topic of 'Decision Making in US Foreign Policy'; Belize was represented at the United Nations International Conference on Population held in Mexico City by Mr. Sylvan Roberts of the Central Statistical Office; The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources Mr. James Hyde and the Head of Agricultural Extension Services Mr. Eulalio Garcia attended a three day workshop on the Rationalization of Research on Rice in the Caribbean; The Jamaican based Assistant Executive Director of the Caribbean Council for the Blind Mr. Arvel Grant was in Belize on a four day working visit
October	1984	2	Editorial Comment	After a heated debate in the House of Representatives the Senate ratified an amendment to the Representation of the People Ordinance to expand the House by ten seats. With the Governor General Signature the move is now Law
October	1984	3	Personality of the Month	Rev. Harold Gill "Godly principles must be treasured"
October	1984	4	Viewpoint	When Foreign Policy Becomes a Bread and Butter Issue
October	1984	5	Cover Story	The Livestock Industry Hooves In
October	1984	8	Will Sugar Stick?	An in-depth Report on the state of the Sugar Industry in Belize
October	1984	10	People in the News	Britain's Minister for Overseas Development Mr. Timothy Raison was this month on a four day visit to Belize; Mr. Herman Ramirez, Agricultural Extension Education Supervisor in the Corozal District, won this year's annual award for "Excellence in Extension" from the Ministry of Natural Resources; Chief Forest officer Mr. Henry Flowers has visited some cities in the United States in connection with a timber market survey; A new seven member executive for the Belize National Football Association (BNFA) has been elected; Mr. Phillip Samuels has been confirmed in his post of Government Printer; Prime Minister George Price attended the inauguration of the new president of Panama Mr. Nicolas Ardito Barletta; Justice Kenneth St. Leger Henry, a former Judge in the Jamaican Supreme Court has been appointed to Belize Court of Appeals.
October	1984	11	Newsbeats	At the 39th Plenary of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Rogers tells Guatemala to come to grips with reality, Leslie expresses reservation on Guatemala's Vice-Presidency; A new Text-Book for Belizeans
November/December	1984	2	Editorial Comment
November/December	1984	3	Viewpoint	Elections in the Hemisphere; "Democratic Elections have a way of becoming controversial
November/December	1984	4	Personality of the Month	Shirley Johnson "My country has given me a lot I feel obliged to give to my country"
November/December	1984	5	A Government's Record of Achievement	A brief Review of the Past Five Years
November/December	1984	10	For the Record: United States Ambassador to Belize gives Belize Government Top Marks	Remarks of Ambassador Malcolm R. Barnebey to conference on private Investment in Belize
November/December	1984	12	Shrimp farm will boost Belize's Marine Exports
November/December	1984	15	People in the News	Mr. Babatunde Olatunji, Master Drummer from Nigeria was in Belize on a cultural familiarization visit; Natural Resources Minister Florencio Marin and senior members of his Ministry held discussions with the Executive Committee of the Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA); The Vice President of St. Augustine's College in North Carolina, Dr. Wiley Davis met with the Minister of Education Mr. Said Musa and ranking officials of his Ministry; Mr. Dennis Denton Lopez has become the first Belizean to be named a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London. U.s. Republican President, Ronald Reagan has been congratulated on his landslide victory over Democrat Walter Mondale in the U.S Presidential race; It is now "gazette" that the make-up of the Public Service Commission has been changed slightly
November/December	1984	16	Newsbeats	P.M. Breaks Ground for BELCAST; Hattie Remembered; General Governor hosts underprivileged children
November/December	1984	0	Election Supplement	with maps of Electoral Divisions, Polling Areas and Tally Sheets
January	1985	2	Editorial Comment	Human Beings are creatures of Habit.. We are in a period of Transition.. We must know how the government thinks
January	1985	3	Personality of the Month	Manuel Esquivel "We must ensure that our neighbourhood profits from our being here"
January	1985	4	New Government will press for solutions to problem with Guatemala
January	1985	5	Foreign Policy going West
January	1985	6	Cover Story	Central America Gets a Display of Political Maturity. A Government Deposed by the Ballot
January	1985	8	Meet the Ministers and Their Deputies
January	1985	9	The New Senate
January	1985	12	Viewpoint	A new Government thrust for Development
January	1985	14	Face to Face with the Press	"Victory at the polls was a goal that had to be achieved in order to reach our higher goal."
January	1985	16	Fairplay under the Law	Deputy Prime Minister addresses annual Police Conference
January	1985	17	People in the News	Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel represented Belize at the opening of the new parliament of the Caribbean island state in Grenada; Michael Hulse, formerly the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs has been promoted to the post of Deputy Financial Secretary; Salvadorian national, Hector Ricardo Figueroa Jimenez has been appointed as the first Honorary Consul in El Salvador; Belize Defence Force Officer Cadet Noel Noralez was awarded the second runner up for the Parade Cane for the best overseas student of his year at the 86th Sovereign's Parade held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst; Officials of the Cane Farmers Association have met with representatives of the new Government of Belize to discuss matters related to the Sugar Industry; The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in Canada, Mr. Herb Swan and his wife has visited Belize as guest of the Belize Government and the Belize branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association; Two Motorcyclists from Texas, Mr. Carl Blaskey and Mr. Harlom Sanders cycled some 4,308 miles to visit Belize
January	1985	18	Caricom Secretary General Speaks about Relationship between Belize and the Region in an Exclusive Interview
January	1985	19	People in the News	The recently appointed Justices of the Peace have taken the oath of office at the lower courtroom of the Supreme Court Building; The Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Curl Thompson, whose portfolio includes responsibility for the Public Service, has appointed Permanent Secretary/Home Affairs Mr. Walter Brown to serve as chairman of the Joint Staff Relations Council.
February	1985	2	Editorial Comment	A New Policy On Tourism. The Drug Problem: To Spray or not to Spray? Wanted: A Notional Communication and Information Policy
February	1985	3	View Point	A need for a Communication/Information Policy
February	1985	4	Personality of the month	Curl Thompson "Reintroducing Honest and Open Government"
February	1985	5	Government to consider a population policy-will focus on family planning and immigration
February	1985	6	Cover Story	Tourism: More Than Sea and Sun
February	1985	8	The House of Representatives
February	1985	11	Travelogue:	The Belizean Tourister; Chaa Creek Cottages
February	1985	12	Minister Thompson on the Marijuana War	"If we decide to Spray, it will be selective spraying"
February	1985	13	Newsbeats	Talking Talks; Belize/UNICEF sign Sanitation Project; Interest rates up; Belize Defence Force Marks Seventh Anniversary; Helping Hand for Goodland
February	1985	15	People In The News	The Newly appointed National Women's Commission was this month sworn in Belize City; the Minister of Tourism; The Minister of Tourism and Education, Mr. Derek Aikman headed a delegation, made up of local hotel and tour operators, to this year's Diving Equipment Manufacturers Association (DEMA) trade show held in Las Vegas, Nevada; British High Commissioner to Belize Mr. John Crosby, has announced that Britain has agreed to provide an additional $1 Million for the rehabilitation of the Western Highway from Belize City to Hattieville; Six soldiers of the Belize Defence Force walked from Punta Gorda to Corozal Town, a distance of 400 miles to publicize and solicit funds for the mentally retarded in Belize; The Development Officer of Disabled Persons International with responsibility for North America, Mr. Derrick Palmer, visited Belize for talks with Government Officials; Chief Research Officer of the Belize Sugar Industries Agripino Cawich, has been seconded to Tate and Lyle Agribusiness of Bromley, England; Housing Minister, Mr. Hubert Elrington, was this Month on a visit to Costa Rica where he toured sites where low cost houses were being built and held discussions with executive of Costa Rica's National Institute for Housing and Urban Development; Energy and Communication Minister, Mr. Israel Alpuche has appointed Board of Directors for the three utility board under his portfolio; A new board of Directors was also appointed for the Development Finance Corporation by Economic Development Minister, Dean Barrow; Belize was represented at the meeting of the Caricom Ministers responsible for Transportation, held in Kingston, Jamaica by the Minister of Tourism and Transport, Mr. Derek Aikman; Commerce and Industry Minister, Edwardo Juan has said that government has already taken steps to curb the importation of rice if local production of that commodity increase to adequate quantities.
March	1985	2	Editorial Comment	Missing a Pinch Hit the Apathy of the Press
March	1985	3	Personality of the Month	Carlos Castillo The New Mr. Speaker "An Advocate for Teacher"
March	1985	4	Cover Story	The Budget Band-Aid for a Limping Economy
March	1985	6	News Flash
March	1985	7	Viewpoint	Winning Friends and Influencing People - Where A word from Washington could help
March	1985	8	Pictorial	Prime Minister Leads Ministerial Delegation on visit to Mexico
March	1985	10	British Minister Answers questions on Britain's relations with Belize
March	1985	12	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Maya Landing Marina
March	1985	13	Newsbeats	Youths take Centre Stage; Government Gets Economic Assistance from the United States; Disabled Organisation Formed
March	1985	15	People in the News	Mr. John Michael Geoffrey Mannigham "Tom" Adams, the Prime Minister of Barbados died this Month; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Curl Thompson represented Belize at the inauguration of the new democratically elected Government of Brazil's President Tancredo D' Almeida Neves; Two ambassadors this month presented their credentials to Governor General Dame Minita Gordon. The Ambassadors are Jan Willen Bartens from the Netherlands and David Tourgeman from Israel; The Minister of Tourism, Transport, Education and Culture, Derek Aikman announced new appointments to membership of the Air Transport and Licensing Authority, the Ground Transport and Licensing Board, the Tourist Board and later, the National Arts Council; Natural Resources Minister Dean Lindo has appointed a six member Board of Directors for the Banana Control Board; A Ministerial delegation, led by the Prime Minister Mr. Manuel Esquivel and including Natural Resources Minister, Dean Lindo, commerce and Industry Minister, Eduardo Juan and the Financial Secretary Mr. Edney Cain toured the country's sugar belt in the Northern districts; Belize Defence Officer, Abel Simpson completed two military training course in the United States
March	1985	16	Newsbeats	Belize Enterprise for Sustained Technology (BEST) offers helping hand
April	1985	2	Editorial Comment	If you are looking for a museum, then for starters, there is one of many in Belize City--The Public Buildings; The Queen Reigns, she does not rule--her representative in Belize; The New Government --100 Days and Beyond
April	1985	3	Cover Story	An Initiative for the Private Sector
April	1985	4	100 Days and Beyond	Exclusive Interview
April	1985	6	Viewpoint	The Disappearance of our Culture Heritage must be viewed with great concern; The role of the Governor General
April	1985	8	Prime Minister begins countrywide tour	tell communities that to raise-up! Is more that a party political slogan
April	1985	10	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Rum Point Inn
April	1985	11	Personality of the Month	Horace Young Q.C "To thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man"
April	1985	12	Belcast- A Forum on National Issues
April	1985	13	A tough line on drugs
April	1985	14	Newsbeats	Illegal Aliens in Belize clamping down; Family Planning survey underway; United States wants Belize Molasses
April	1985	0	People in the News	Twenty year old Robert Mossiah won this year's Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Race; Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel was the guest speaker at the fifteenth annual Convention of the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) held in Belmopan; Nineteen young female 4-Hers graduated from the National 4-H Centre in Belmopan; Governor General Dame Minita Gordon this month received the credentials from two ambassadors, Takeshi Naito from Japan and Manuel Martinez del Sobral from Mexico, both of whom are the second ambassadors accredited from their country to Belize; A new airline- Challenge International Airline- this month commenced scheduled flights between United States and Belize; The French Ambassador to Belize Mr. Jean Pierre Chavet has made a presentation of Five Renault vehicles to the Government of Belize; Belize's minister of Commerce and Industry Edwardo Juan is the current Chairman of the Caricom Common Common Market Council of Ministers; The Speakers of the House of Representatives Mr. Carlos Castillo and the Mayor or Belize City, Frank Lizama were this month in El Salvador; Belizeans in Yew York have presented sheets, pillow cases, towel and blankets to the medical and prison department; A delegation headed by Natural Resources Minister, Dean Lindo visited Taiwan at the invitation of the government of that country; Two American Professors, Wayne Olts, and Joseph Camacho were in Belize filming a documentary movie on the baboons or black Howler Monkeys here and efforts to protect them and their habitat
April	1985	0	Supplement to the New Belize	Election Results
May	1985	2	Editorial Comment	When Safety is not first and when English is
May	1985	3	Viewpoint	Shooting Straight From the Hip A Farmer's view on farming in Belize
May	1985	6	The Chamber's View on Agriculture and Trade	" No room for complacency and slothfulness" says chamber of commerce and trade president Kent McField
May	1985	7	Profile	Antonio Chan Farmer of the Year 1985-86; Sylvio Flores Junior Farmer of the Year 1985-86
May	1985	8	Adieu to an old soldier	Donald Norman Albert Fairweather
May	1985	10	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Xunantunich The Maiden of the Rock
May	1985	11	The Prime Minister on Democracy
May	1985	12	Operation Bootstrap	Expanding the Cacao Industry
May	1985	0	Personality of the Month	Hugh Fuller "Never say no. Challenges are what life's all about"
May	1985	14	Newsbeats	Belize Opposes Economic Sanctions Against Nicaragua; Coming to Grips with the Livestock Dispute
May	1985	15	People in the News	A ministerial delegation led by Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel and including Commerce Minister Edwardo Juan, Natural Resources Minister, Dean Lindo and Labour Minister Elodio Aragon held discussions with board of directors of the Belize Sugar Industry to discuss new proposals forwarded by Tate and Lyle regarding the future of Sugar Industry here; Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Edwardo Juan visited the United States at the invitation of Shepperd Oil Company to discuss problem facing Belize Sugar Industry; The Minister of Housing Mr. Hubert Elrington was in Venezuela to sign a loan agreement for Bz. $12.5 million with the central Bank of Venezuela, the Venezuela Investment Fund and Piccini Construction Company to construct 500 houses in Belize; Four members of the British Parliament witnessed the official handing over of an independence gift consisting of a horse-shoe shaped conference table and chairs to the Government; Two ambassador have presented their credentials to Governor General Dame Minita Gordon. The ambassadors are Mr. Frode Nilsen from Norway and Musset Pierre Jerome from Haiti, two new countries to establish diplomatic relations with Belize; Australia's third High Commissioner to Belize, Michael Landale has presented his letter of introduction to the Prime Minister, Manuel Esquivel; Chief Licencing Officer Mr. Ernesto Torres completed a nine week course on traffic and Transportation Engineering at the Traffic Institute of North-western University in Evanston, Illinois; The Mesopotamia Divisional Committee of the United Democratic Party presented a set of four furniture to their area representative and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Curl Thompson; Twenty eight young men have graduated from the Belize Youth Development Centre at Gracie Rock on the Western Highway.
May	1985	16	Newsbeats	Refugees not a burden; Canada provides Assistance
June	1985	2	Editorial Comment	Unhappy over trade with Caricom; To London, to London, to visit the Queen; The BELCAST Story
June	1985	3	Personality of the Month	Frank Lizama "From Craftsman to Mayor"
June	1985	4	Cover Story	Nursing A Limping Economy back to Health; Just a spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down
June	1985	5	Viewpoint	Belize's Trade position with Caricom--An Unhappy situation with mumblings of a Pull-out
June	1985	7	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Crooked Tree A Bird Watchers' Haven
June	1985	8	Education	BELCAST Campus "On Hold"
June	1985	9	Help for the Aged	Silver Threads Among the Gold
June	1985	10	On The Road--Again
June	1985	11	Refugees	Coming In From the Chaos An Update on the Refugee Project in Belize with a little help from a friend
June	1985	13	People in the News	Rev. Caleb Cousins died last month in Jamaica; The Minister of Works Mr. Charles Wagner was on an official visit to Washington D.C where he held discussion with world Bank officials concerning the current road rehabilitation project in Belize funded by a $10.6 m loan from the Bank
June	1985	14	Newsbeats	More Soldiers at the Barracks; Britain presents books for Education; Belize Featured In Skin Diver
June	1985	15	People in the News	Professor Edward Laing has been nominated as Belize's resident ambassador to the United States of America; The director of the Belize River Archaeological Settlement Survey Dr. Anabel Ford has made investigations which reveal that a large extensions of the Maya ceremonial centre of El Pilar are at least thrice the size of Xunantunich; Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Mr. Manuel Esquivel and the Canadian High Commissioner Mr. David Reece have signed an agreement which provides for training of soldiers of the Belize Defence Force in Canada; Minister of Energy and Communication Mr. Israel Alpuche attended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Telecommunication Development Conference held in Arusha, Tanzania last month; The National Belize Association of New York held a banquet in honour of Prime Minister Mr. Manuel Esquivel and his wife, Kathy at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City; A team of film producers were in Belize to produce two promotional films on the country; Arriving in Belize this month was a 14 year old international Indian dancer, Miss Raji Radhakrishanan.
June	1985	0	New Belize Hurricane Supplement June 1985	Hurricane
July	1985	2	Editorial Comment	Belizeans guzzled 4.5 million pints of local beer last year. In 1983 the drank 7 million pints; It is time that the air transport board drags TACA over the coals; A bill from WISCO we are not too happy to pay
July	1985	3	Finance and Trade	Imports Down - Trade Deficit narrows; The value of exports to Caricom increases; Earnings from citrus continue to increase
July	1985	4	Viewpoint	The CARICOM SUMMIT not all's well that ends well
July	1985	5	Personality of the Month	Carrie Fairweather "On the wings of success with CAME"
July	1985	6	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; St. Herman's Cave and the Blue Hole
July	1985	7	Cover Story	The Light at the end of the tunnel
July	1985	8	Nurses Come Back to Roots
July	1985	9	Tourist Industry gets a ray of sunshine
July	1985	10	Belize to seek Trade Promotion assistance under Lome Convention
July	1985	11	Letters from Abroad
July	1985	12	Newsbeats	Five-Day Work Week Now a Reality; Prime Minister has audience with Queen; Hope Donates Lab; Belize Defence Force gets Canada Training; Health Centre for the Valley of Peace
July	1985	14	People in the news	The new Apostolic Pro Nucio and Papal delegate to Belize His Excellency Most Rev. Manuel Monteiro De Castro has presented his credentials to Governor General Dame Minita Gordon; A new effort is being made to promote the local development of meat processing in Belize; On a recent visit to Cancun, Mexico was minister of Transport, Education and Tourism Mr. Derek Aikman; An extension to the CARE-Belize REAP project has been signed; The direction nursing is taking development in nursing and the future of the profession were the main subject of discussion at the first ever International Nursing Symposium held earlier this month in Belize City
July	1985	15	Who Looks at DDT (dichloro-diphenyl trichloroethane)
August	1985	2	Editorial Comment	Nobody Wants to Admit Mismanagement of the Banana Industry; Talking about Women
August	1985	3	Viewpoint	A Bottleneck Full of Dollars
August	1985	4	Guidelines for Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) Loan Applicants' Commercial Bank Discount Fund
August	1985	6	Growing 'Sink am Bible'
August	1985	7	Cover Story	New Hands for Bananas
August	1985	8	Personality of the Month	June Doris Garcia President of the Senate from Humble Beginnings
August	1985	9	Exclusive Interview	Mr. Esquivel disagrees with President Castro that Latin America Countries should renege on foreign debt; Mrs. Thatcher concerned that her troops here will get involved in drug violence; A wrap-up of a sour deal with Tate and Lyle
August	1985	12	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; The Kichpanha Site, Students stumble on major Maya find
August	1985	13	Tots being taught about Good Health
August	1985	14	Essay	Why Telecommunication deserve high priority
August	1985	15	People in the news	Kenneth Tillett is Belize's new ambassador to the United Nations; Guyanese President Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham died this month of heart failure; Belize has appointed Honorary Consuls to be resident in Tel Aviv, Israel and Caracas, Venezuela; Former Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Errol Vanzie, has been appointed as director of Health Services
August	1985	16	Interview	Speaking for the Grassroots
August	1985	19	Newsbeats	Government seeks constitutional Amendment to allow for dual nationality; Tighter Screen on immigrants UNHCR Experiencing Financial difficulties for refugees here, Hershey to increase Cacao Exports; New Directors for Councarid
September	1985	2	Editorial Comment	The Making of a cover and our coverage of the celebrations
September	1985	3	Cover Story	September- The Political Litmus; Hurray, Hurray, Hu-ray-ray-ray
September	1985	5	Independence Day: More like celebrating tomorrow with a pay day
September	1985	7	Personality of the Month	Colville Young, Scholar, Playwright, Poet, Musician, Author "Experiencing Creative Musicianship"
September	1985	8	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Goff's Caye
September	1985	9	The Work of the Geology and Petroleum Office of the Ministry of Natural Resources
September	1985	11	Interview	Agriculture remains the backbone of Belize's mixed economy. But for a quick cash flow, government is placing renewed emphasis on tourism development. The Minister of Natural Resources Mr. Dean Lindo, in an interview with Chief Information Officer Norris Hall expressed his views on this and outlines the policy on the future of agriculture in Belize
September	1985	14	Late News	Citrus Deal Comes Through; Belize Joins Democrats' Club
September	1985	15	Newsbeats	Agreement for a Border War; Housing: A Local Businessman does it his way; Drought affects corn Production
September	1985	16	People in the news	Health Minister Mr. Elodio Aragon and the director of Health Services Dr. Errol Vanzie attended the annual meeting of the directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization held in Washington; Chief Magistrate Mr. George Singh has been promoted to solicitor General in the Attorney General's Office; Canada's new high commissioner to Belize is Mr. Robert Woolhm; Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel, Financial Secretary Mr. Edney Cain and The United States Charge d' affairs in Belize Mr. Keith Guthre and Acting USAID representative Mr. Charles Jenkins have signed and agreement to improve vocational training in Belize and Managerial skills to promote the growth of export and tourism oriented industries; A team from British Ministry of Defence was in Belize to review future planning and organization of the Belize Defence Force; Education, Youth and Culture Minister Mr. Derek Aikman attended the Third Annual Caribbean Youth Conference held in the US Virgin Islands; Two Community health Workers, Mrs. Helen Turton and Mrs. Gertrude Velasquez both of Belize District have been presented traditional birth attendant kits and certificates by the Inspector of Midwives Mrs. Joyce Findley; An Actuary from the Dominican Republic Mr. Hernando Perez Montas, is in Belize to review the Social Security Scheme
October	1985	0	Editorial Comment	The Royal Visit-How we covered offbeat
October	1985	3	Address by the Prime Minister of Belize
October	1985	4	Address by the Queen of Belize , Queen Elizabeth II at the state Reception held in her honour at Government House
October	1985	5	The Queen's Visit- Deja-vu
October	1985	9	Foreign Minister at the United Nations: Avoiding Mankind's final Nightfall
October	1985	14	Book Review	A Footnote in History Telling The Truth
October	1985	15	Newsbeats	Dual Nationality Becomes First Amendment; More Artefacts Unearthed
October	1985	16	People In The News	Orange Walk Central representative Mr. Leliz Carballo and Dangriga Representative Mr. Simeon Sampson attended two Commonwealth Parliamentary conferences held in Canada; Former Solicitor General Mr. George Brown has been appointed as Justice of the Supreme Court; The Deputy Regional Manager for CARE Latin America Ms. Karen Hinkson was this month on a visit to Belize; Natural Resources Minister Mr. Dean Lindo inspected and addressed Police recruit Squad No.49 at their passing-out ceremony
October	1985	16	Letters from Abroad
November/December	1985	2	Editorial Comment	The Year of The Rat-a Tough Year
November/December	1985	3	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Christmas Customs Fading in the overglow of the "tubes"
November/December	1985	4	Viewpoint	The Woes of a small State
November/December	1985	6	Cover Story	Looking Back on 1986, A review of some of the major stories of the year as the new government digs in.
November/December	1985	11	The Toledo Rice Bowl
November/December	1985	13	Land in Belize-- A Double- Prong Policy
November/December	1985	14	Refining Maya Prehistory: Archaeology at Santa Rita Corozal
November/December	1985	19	Pictorial	Garifuna Settlement Day '85 "Guidance to our Children Progress for our People"
November/December	1985	20	Personality of the Month	Kenneth C. Dunn "Prepare to give everything I Have to my country and People"
November/December	1985	21	Quotable Quotes of 1985
November/December	1985	22	Prime Minister Conference	"Zero arrears on foreign debts by end of this year"
November/December	1985	23	From The House
November/December	1985	24	Newsbeats	Sugar Worries Producers; Delegates Review Caribbean Health Project; British Aid to Belize; It's BEST for rural development and small Businesses; UNICEF to help the handicapped in Belize
November/December	1985	27	People in the News	Attorney at law and Belize City Councillor Allan Pitts died last month; Samuel Rhaburn is now Belize's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Economic Development; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Mr. Curl Thompson opened the project implementation and planning workshop for senior public officers; Britain Highest ranking soldier Chief of the defence staff Sir John Fieldhouse was on a familiarization tour in Belize; Avril Blache Cleland has been promoted to Accountant General; Dr. Filliberto Cawich has completed a three-months course in echocardiography at the University of Tennessee; The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of New-foundland, Canada Mr. Jerry O' Riley was this month in Belize where he continued his study on rural development implications in the developing countries
November/December	1985	28	Letters from Abroad
January	1986	2	Editorial Comment	Surveying Child Abuse and Neglect
January	1986	3	Viewpoint	The Pitfalls of Unrestricted TV
January	1986	4	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Dangriga
January	1986	5	Cover Story	Government reports to the Nation
January	1986	9	Personality of the Month	Edney Cain A modest man who never hints at difficulties faced in his rise to the top
January	1986	10	Belize Defence Force Anniversary '86	"A forceful and graphic demonstration of BDF expertise
January	1986	10	People in the News	Britain's Prince Edward was in Belize on a fortnight's attachment to 40 commando Royal Marines; Juan R. Rancharan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rancharan, Sr. of Corozal Town, has successfully completed a Bachelor of Science Degree with honours in Agricultural Extension Education in Florida; Minister of Education, Mr. Derek Aikman was the main speaker at a new primary school building in Unitedville, Cayo District, the Executive Director of the United Nation Children's Fund (UNICEF) Mr. James Grant was in Belize to sign a health education programme with government; Two officials from the Canadian High Commission in Jamaica Messers Trevor Spence and Hedley Brown presented a cheque of BZ. $10,430 to programme Coordinator of the Belize Agency for Rural Development Mr. Rudy Juan
January	1986	11	Police Officers' Conference '86	"Standing up well to the rigours of Public Scrutiny"
January	1986	12	Foursome Local Vegetables	Calalloo
February	1986	2	Editorial Comment	Tweaking up the economy, the shrimp industry; A new look at BCA, the role of the police
February	1986	3	Viewpoint	Energy a' wasting
February	1986	4	Cover Story	Farming shrimp on Land
February	1986	6	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Fort George Area
February	1986	8	Belize College of Agriculture	"Land and People- A country's most valuable resources"
February	1986	10	Personality of the Month	Floss Casasola "My work Continues. With the help of God, I continue to press on"
February	1986	11	From the House
February	1986	12	The Role of the Police in a Democratic Society
February	1986	14	Is Violent crime on the increase?
February	1986	15	Foursome Local vegetable	Chaya
February	1986	16	People in the News	Former Mayor of Punta Gorda Town Mr. Gypriano Justin Avilez J.P. died this month; Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Mr. Manuel Esquivel was main speaker at the first Ministry of Defence staff conference held this month in Belmopan; Honorary consuls for Belize have been appointed in California and Hong Kong; Transport and Education Minister Mr. Derek Aikman has appointed new members to the Air Transport Licensing Authority and the licensing and Transport Board; Two promotions have been approved in the Ministry of Economic Development, Mr Sylvan Roberts was promoted to Chief Statistician in the Central Statistical Office and Statistician Mr. Leopold Perriott was promoted to Senior Programme Analyst at the Computer Centre; Chief of the British Naval Staff and First Sea Lord Admiral Sir William Staveley visited Belize this month; Santiago Perdomo has been Nominated as Ambassador of Belize to Central America and Panama
March	1986	2	Editorial Comment	Focusing on the Media
March	1986	3	Viewpoint	Belize - the Caribbean nation in Central America
March	1986	4	Cover Story	The making of a new Economy
March	1986	6	Commonwealth Day Message 1986	from her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Head of the Commonwealth
March	1986	7	Personality of the Month	Silas Cayetano "Let each tomorrow find me better than today"
March	1986	8	Women in Development
March	1986	10	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; San Antonio Village
March	1986	11	New Agency Promotes Belize
March	1986	12	Basic Human Needs
March	1986	13	From the House
March	1986	14	Foursome Local Vegetables	Jocoto; Spinach
March	1986	15	Newsbeats	Belize to benefit from Caribcan; Budget, Coca-Cola land deal, among topic discussed at Prime Minister's monthly press briefing
March	1986	16	People in the News	Prime Minister Mr. Manuel Esquivel has presented a citation to CARE's Executive Director Dr. Phillip Johnson on the occasion of that charity organization's 40th anniversary and in recognition of its 23 years of "invaluable assistance to the development of the people of Belize"; Works Minister Mr. Charles Wagner was this month on an official visit to Britain where he met officials of British government departments and companies involved in the transport and construction fields; Belize was represented at the one-week Berlin Tourism Exhibition by Tourism Minister Mr. Derek Aikman, accompanied by Mr. David Gegg of the Belize Tourism Industry Association; Four officials of the Chicago Cubs Organisation were in Belize to conduct a series of baseball clinics in Belize City and Orange Walk; Two promotions to the post of Permanent Secretary were approved this month, Principal Agricultural Officer, Rodney Neal was promoted to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Administrative Officer Mr. Gerald Henry was promoted to the post of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Housing; Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel has toured the vegetable farm of Gourment Food in Orange Walk District; Natural Resources Minister, Dean Lindo was the main speaker at the opening of a workshop in Belmopan to review the work of the Toledo Research and Development Project; The new Governor of the Central Bank of Belize is Mr. Alan David Slusher.
April	1986	2	Editorial Comment	Of Chickens, Pigs and cattle
April	1986	3	Viewpoint	Towards increased grain production look to Toledo
April	1986	4	Cover Story	A helping hand towards more investments
April	1986	6	Investments are definitely up
April	1986	7	Personality of the Month	Louis Be-lisle "there are geniuses on Belize's streetcorners
April	1986	8	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; San Ignacio Town
April	1986	9	Miss Belize	Romy Taegar
April	1986	10	Allocation to the Ministries
April	1986	11	The Belize Loans Act
April	1986	12	Prime Minister Privy Councillor
April	1986	12	Newsbeats	First moves to reform Labour Laws; More help from Britain
April	1986	14	People in the News	The speaker of the House of Representatives Mr. Carlos Castillo attended the 35th Seminar on Parliamentary Practice and Procedures held last month at Westminster in London; Israel's second ambassador Mr. Shimon Moratt has presented his credentials to Governor General Dame Minita Gordon; Belize appointed an Honorary Trade Representative in Taiwan. He is Mr. Roger Wen Pah Tien; Minister of Tourism Mr. Derek Aikman has appointed a new Tourist Board to advise him on all matters of tourism and tourism related activities in Belize and abroad; Denton Belisle has been confirmed in his appointment as Belize's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, with residence in London; Natural Resources Minister Dean Lindo was the main speaker at a ground breaking ceremony for the community centre in Ringtail Village, Cayo District; The head of the Bureau of Standards Mr. Douglas Fairweather has been promoted to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Labour and Sports; The annual binational meeting between health officials from Belize and Mexico took place in the Mexican city of Chetumal; On an Easter visit to Belize were Commissioner and Mrs. Orval Taylor of the Salvation Army; Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel this month toured some villages in the Orange Walk district; Matthew Smiling is this years Cross Country champion; Government has signed an agreement to hand over a dairy processing plant currently under construction in San Ignacio of the Macal Dairy Cooperative; The Belize Agency for Rural Development (BARD) this month received a $20,000 grant from the Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF)
May	1986	2	Editorial Comment	May month of graduations
May	1986	3	Viewpoint	The meaning of PRIDE
May	1986	4	Cover Story	Restructuring BELCAST
May	1986	6	Prime Minister Press Conference	Belize and the IMF, more on Coca Cola deal, reserves up
May	1986	7	Personality of the Month	Sylvia Cattouse "It's good to be back home"
May	1986	8	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Corozal Town
May	1986	9	Late News	Portfolios re-arranged within Cabinet
May	1986	10	Archaeology	Royal tomb found at Nim Li Punit
May	1986	11	Agriculture Show 1986	Rain didn't spoil the action
May	1986	12	Newsbeats	Belize/Mexico parliamentarians meet; New airline to serve Belize
May	1986	13	People in the News	Queen Elizabeth II this month had an informal private audience with Belize's High Commissioner in London Mr. Denton Belisle and his wife; Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel has received the honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from his Alma Mater, Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Medical Officer Dr. Errol Vanzie has been confirmed in his appointment as Director of Health Services; Education Minister Mr. Derek Aikman has received a consignment of Caribbean Primary Mathematics texts from British High Commissioner Mr. John Crosby; A delegation from the European Economic Community headed by the Deputy Director General for Development Mr. Michel Hauswirth visited Belize to draw up the programme of EEC assistance to Belize in accordance with the third Lome Convention Between Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States and the EEC; Principal Lands Officer David Aguilar has been promoted to Commissioner of Lands and Survey
May	1986	14	People in the News	On a one week official visit to the United States earlier this month was Prime Minister, Manuel Esquivel; Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Veitch is the new commandant of the Belize Defence Force; Belize was represented at the Circum-Pacific Map Project Conference held in Costa Rica by the head of Geology and Petroleum Office Dr. Prasada Rao; Police Commissioner Maxwell Samuels represented Belize at the Fourth International Conference for the control of Drugs held in Buenos Aires; Orlando Pelayo has been appointed as National Sports Director by minister of health and sports, Elodio Aragon; A resident of Roaring Creek village, Cay District Mr. Albert Garbutt has donated $500.00 to Belmopan Hospital to purchase necessary items for the hospital;
May	1986	15	Picture News
June	1986	2	Editorial Comment	New Joint initiative to solve dispute
June	1986	3	Viewpoint	The process of planned change
June	1986	4	Cover Story	New Thrust for Tourism
June	1986	6	Exclusive interview with the director of PRIDE/Belize
June	1986	7	Brief sketch of two drugs
June	1986	8	Personality of the month	Owen Morrison Committed to diligence and excellence
June	1986	9	From the House
June	1986	10	Foreign Minister at Caricom Summit
June	1986	11	The Caricom Communique
June	1986	12	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Orange Walk Town
June	1986	13	Sports Review	Belize's Concacaf Challenge
June	1986	14	Newsbeat	University College seeks students and teachers; Excavations at Marco Gonzalez; Soldiers assist in Jamaica
June	1986	15	People in the News	Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, Curl Thompson was this month on a visit to Britain; Governor General Dame Minita Gordon is to receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from her alma mater, the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom; Education Minister Mr. Elodio Aragon has appointed a new BELCAST Council; Two Local Educators, Dr. Colville Young and Mr. Santiago Garcia, have been included in the Queen's Birthday honours list and awarded the MBE, Members of the most Excellent Order of the British Empire; A ship advisory board has been appointed to advise the Ministry of Finance on all aspects of ship registration and other maritime matter
July	1986	0	Editorial Comment	Belize Fully committed to Caricom-P.M.
July	1986	3	Caricom Tariffs Do Have Benefits
July	1986	4	Cover Story	Planning for more Development
July	1986	7	Personality of the Month	Santiago Garcia
July	1986	8	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Mountain Equestrian Trails
July	1986	9	New Industry	Cayo Co-op Launches Modern Dairy
July	1986	10	Newsbeats	Deputy Prime Minister observes war games; Police forms youth league; Restoring Order on the Highways; September Celebrations under one committee
July	1986	11	People in the News	Foreign Minister Mr. Dean Barrow was this month on an official visit to the United States where he conferred with American Officials on matters of mutual interest; Commerce, Industry and Tourism Minister Edwardo Juan visited Brussels to hold discussions with officials of the European Economic Community (EEC); Health Minister Mr. Israel Alpuche has received two vehicles on behalf of his ministry from Dr. Leonardo Vargas of Pan American Health Organisation; Belize has appointed an Honorary Consul in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico; Belizean Police Officer, Inspector Carmen Zetina has graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (FBINA) in Quantico, Virginia, USA.
August	1986	2	Editorial Comments	ALAS- No United September Celebration
August	1986	3	Cover Story	Why Belize needs Caricom Prime Minister defends increases in tariffs
August	1986	5	Viewpoint	Stemming the drug tide
August	1986	6	Battlefield reports of the drug war
August	1986	6	Excerpts from the Nassau Accord
August	1986	7	Personality of the Month	Wayne McNab "Growing up with Romacs"
August	1986	8	Restoration of the Mural	A historic mural painted by Manuel Villamor Reyes
August	1986	10	Education	University College of Belize (UCB) - A welcome reality
August	1986	11	Profile	Guy Clare, A Belizean graduate of Ferris State College "It was home away from home"
August	1986	12	Interview	and interview with the chairman of Belize Broadcasting Authority, Mr. Harrison Pilgrim
August	1986	14	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Gales Point Manatee
August	1986	15	Newsbeats	Britain/Guatemala again on speaking terms; PUP boycotts united September celebrations; Maya site excavated
August	1986	16	People in the News	An eight member Immigration Advisory Committee has been appointed to study the Alien situation in Belize; The Water and Sewerage Authority has received new equipment to continue the installation of the sewer system in Belize City; Iraq has appointed Ali Alumaida as ambassador to Belize; A four-person U.S delegation headed by Congressman Matthew Martinez of California concluded its private visit to Belize earlier this month; Second Lieutenant Joseph Monroe of the Belize Defence Force was commissioned at he 91st Sovereign's Parade held at Britain Royal Military Academy Sandhurst; Attorney General, Dean Barrow has appointed a National Advisory Committee representing the Judiciary, the Government Legal Service and the Private Bar, to implement the Caribbean Justice Improvement Project in Belize; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, Curl Thompson, has welcomed 40 new Peace Corps volunteers to Belize FIFA President, Dr. Joao Havelange, was this month on a brief familiarization visit to Belize
September	1986	2	Editorial Comment	Prime Minister Independence Address, A sober assessment of Belize's economy
September	1986	3	Viewpoint	Good fences make good neighbours
September	1986	4	Cover Story	Celebrations 10th September--St. George's Caye Day
September	1986	6	21st September-Independence Day
September	1986	8	Pictorial	Festival Grand Market '86
September	1986	9	Personality of the Month	Omario Perdomo, From pedlar to business magnate
September	1986	10	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Caye Caulker
September	1986	11	Giving baseboys a break
September	1986	12	Rounding up on Round-up	Glyphosate (Round-up) A comprehensive report on one of the most important agro-chemical discoveries of century
September	1986	14	Newsbeats	Helping hand from Belizean Abroad; Scouts in conservation project; Belize Freest Caribbean State
September	1986	15	People in the News	Prime Minister, Mr. Manuel Esquivel, this month made a three-day working visit to the United States of America; The manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia, Jose Rosado has presented a cheque of 26,000 to Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel to be used to fund scholarships and bursaries; The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Economic Development Samuel Rhaburn headed a two man delegation which represented Belize at the 32nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference and the 6th Commonwealth Parliamentary conference for small countries; Minister of Labour and Social Services, Phillip Goldson, officially inaugurated a senior citizens' home in San Ignacio known as Octavia Waight Centre; The Governor General, Dame Minita Gordon, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, Manuel Esquivel has appointed the Solicitor General, Gian Gandhi, to act as Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of irregularities in the prison system
September	1986	16	Picture News	Mr. Wagner opens the WASA seminar; Minister Goldson inspects the police recruits, Attorney General Barrow elevated to Senior Consul; Boxer George Swaso
October	1986	2	Editorial Comment	The Old Capital is changing
October	1986	3	Commentary	The Belize Consumer Price index (CPI)
October	1986	4	Cover Story	The changing face of Belize City, A new sewer system for the old capital; Interview with Belize City Mayor, Frank Lizama
October	1986	9	"We need each other's cooperation and goodwill"
October	1986	10	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Altun Ha
October	1986	11	Personality of the Month	Lincoln Mckensey, The Meat Specialist
October	1986	12	Belize Elected to United Nations Organ
October	1986	12	Agriculture Minister urges Fishermen to cooperate and diversify
October	1986	13	Foreign Minister Barrow Addresses United Nations General Assembly
October	1986	14	Newsbeats	Prime Minister Esquivel Represents Belize at International Financial Meetings; Minister Lindo Opens Agriculture Workshop; Belizean Art Exhibition in Mexico; Governor General Announces Relief fund for St. Lucia and El Salvador; Belize to host Caribbean regional conference on drug abuse and rehabilitation; Giving REAP new impetus
October	1986	16	People in the News	The New Chief Justice of Belize was sworn in early this month by the Governor General, Dame Minita Gordon. He is Mr. Taufik Suliman Cotran, CBE; Mr. Arkel Kenneth Brown has been promoted to the post of Labour Commissioner; The Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, Mr. Elodio Aragon headed a three-man delegation to a regional conference on drug trafficking and drug abuse which was held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Minister of Health, Mr. Israel Alpuche, this month represented Belize at two international Health conferences; Her Excellency the Governor General, Dame Minita Gordon made an official visit to British Columbia this month
November	1986	2	Editorial Comment	Reflections for the Citco Elections
November	1986	3	Cover Story	Addressing Belize's Housing Needs
November	1986	5	44 houses lots on BEC Land
November	1986	6	Our Miss Belize Queens of yesteryears
November	1986	7	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Our Christmas message
November	1986	8	Personality of the Month	Oliver Craig Yearing for sports' good old days
November	1986	9	Investments Looking Up	Belize City a favourite business site
November	1986	10	In Memory of our fallen Brethren	Remembrance Day 1986
November	1986	11	Newsbeats	Belize recognises Saharawi Republic; Towards a more efficient Public Service; In praise of Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS)
November	1986	13	People in the News	Health Minister, Israel Alpuche has received eighteen Ford vehicles, two small boat and trailers and four motors from the USAID Belize representative, Mr. Neboysha Brashish; Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel was the guest speaker at the inauguration of the new government school in Santa Martha, Orange Walk; Belize ambassador to the United States of America, Edward Laing represented Belize as an observer at the Annual General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) held in Guatemala; A consultant of the Rome-based food and Agriculture Organization, Clive Edwards was on a one-week working visit to Belize; Attorney General and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dean Barrow this month presided at the inauguration of the Embassy of Belize in Mexico; A four men team of Chief Veterinarians from Caricom members states visited Belize this month.
December	1986	1	Editorial Comment	Belize City voters wait to cast their ballot
December	1986	2	Christmas Message	From the Prime Minister, Manuel Esquivel
December	1986	3	New Year's Message	from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, Curl Thompson
December	1986	4	Cover Story	In aid of the Disable
December	1986	8	Personality of the Month	Zee Edgell On being a Belizean
December	1986	9	Miss Belize Pictorial
December	1986	10	The Year gone by
December	1986	11	UDP wins all in Citco Elections
December	1986	13	A brief chat with the Lord Mayor
December	1986	14	Culture	The National Garifuna Council of Belize No Strangers to Perseverance
December	1986	15	Culture	Caracol, Belize's National Treasure
December	1986	17	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Adventure Inn
December	1986	18	The Drug War Continues	A was the government intends to win in a most decisive fashion
December	1986	19	Newsbeats	UK/Guatemala resume diplomatic ties; Belize participates in first Earth Run
December	1986	20	People in the News	The Office of the Governor General has announced the inclusion of three Belizean in her Majesty's 1987 New year's honours list; Speaking at the annual conference of senior officers in his Ministry, the Minister of Natural Resources, Charles Wagner reiterated Government's commitment to the system of meritocracy; Minister of Health, Israel Alpuche made a working tour of the Stann Creek and Toledo Districts this month; The Minister of Agriculture Dean Lindo opened a shrimp seminar held this month in Belmopan; Fifteen young men graduated at ceremonies held this month at the National 4-H Centre in Belmopan
January	1987	2	Editorial Comment	Kidnappings, Drugs and (yes) Xenophobia
January	1987	3	Viewpoint	We the Women
January	1987	4	Cover Story	Looking at Listowell
January	1987	5	The Prime Minister Speaks	On Government Milestone Achievement, on the sugar Quota Reduction, on the Belize/Guatemala dispute, on development projects in northern Belize, on government Major municipal mandate, on the coca cola controversy
January	1987	7	A commendable exercise in open government Press Conference January '87
January	1987	8	Personality of the Month	Velda Fairweather-Aguet "A community commitment must be developed countrywide"
January	1987	9	Up Up with Women
January	1987	10	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Benque Viejo del Carmen
January	1987	11	Newsbeats	New offensives in drug war; Belize Rural on the run; Belize--Land of the Free
January	1987	12	People in the News	Minister of Education Elodio Aragon opened a new school building in the refugee community of Las Flores; Cultural Partnership Limited, a London-based group involved in the arts, has invited V. Andy Palacio to participate in a three month cultural working tour in London; Minister of Tourism Edwardo Juan has signed a two year contract under which the European Economic Community has assigned a Tourism Consultant to the Ministry; Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Economic Development, Samuel Rhaburn, Senior Economist in the office of Economic Development, Jose Puga and the Charge d' Affairs in the Embassy of Belize in Mexico, Atlay Moralez represented Belize at an extraordinary conference of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC); This month Belize bid farewell to outgoing Jamaican High Commissioner to Belize, Louis Boothe and welcomed Sweden's second non-resident Ambassador Mr. Lennart Klackenberg; Director of the Office of Economic Development Mrs. Yvonne Hyde, joined Belize's ambassador to the United States; Edward Laing, in representing Belize at an international conference on development assistance; The office of the Prime Minister announced, four promotions and new posting in the senior ranks of the Public Service
February	1987	2	Editorial Comment	On Matters of the Press
February	1987	3	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Punta Gorda
February	1987	4	Cover Story	More Road Works Ahead more Infrastructural Development
February	1987	7	From the House	Rebuking the Opposition, on the road to economic progress, the control of firearms, more protection for tourists, stiffer penalties for kidnappers
February	1987	8	Viewpoint	The Crossroads of History; A vision of the Development of Education into the 21st Century
February	1987	9	Forging ahead with education
February	1987	11	Personality of the Month	Raymond Barrow "Youths must examine all the facets if beautiful Belize
February	1987	12	Bring in the Vegetables	BABCO trying to prove that vegetable are better than sugar
February	1987	14	Belize Defence Force Day '87
February	1987	14	Gearing Up for the drug summit
February	1987	15	Newsbeats	Belize to beef up Caricom; Belize establishes diplomatic links with china maintains commercial links with Taiwan; On the drug trail
February	1987	16	People in the News	Minister of Health Mr. Israel Alpuche this month opened the first ever evaluation seminar of the professional staff of the Ministry at the Belmopan Convention Hotel; Mrs. Lydia Rowland has been appointed to the newly created post of Director of Immigration and Nationality in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Economic Development; Returning to Belize at the end of a three week tour was the Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Charles Wagner, Principal Lands Officer and Ag. National Project Director of Petroleum Resources Development Project Mr. Clinton Gardiner, and Geologist and Chief Technical Advisor Dr. Prasada Rao; The Deputy Secretary of the Overseas Development Administration, Mr. Robert Ainscow and Mr. Brian Peskett of the British Development Division in the Caribbean based in Barbados visited Belize this Month; This Month a high level delegation from the Mexico-United States Commission for the Eradication of Screw-worm made a working visit to Belize; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced the appointment of Mr. Theodore Gonzales as Honorary Counsul of Belize in the State of Florida
March	1987	1	From the New Belize to Belize Today
March	1987	0	Cover Story	$226.4 Million for more Development
March	1987	4	Key Economic Indicators
March	1987	7	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Placencia
March	1987	8	Photo Essay	A day at the Belmopan Market
March	1987	10	Personality of the Month	Karl Menzies "Learn by doing. Earn while you learn"
March	1987	11	Open Forum	Integrating Women in Development- A must
March	1987	12	From the Ministries
March	1987	14	Around Belize	Shooting Match hits target for Orphans; The National Development Foundation of Belize (NDFB) makes offers of its services; And the time is …; Choral Society holds Arts festival; Mayoral Elections held in four towns; Running with Technical; Park Foundation now functions; Twin-Town Town board plans for 1987
March	1987	16	New Anti-Crime Legislations	More teeth into laws against un-Belizean behaviour
April	1987	1	About Things Belizean
April	1987	2	Cover Story	Belize's Anti-Drug Initiative
April	1987	5	Open Forum	Battling the Social Odds
April	1987	6	Talking to Mr. Thompson
April	1987	8	Photo Essay	Major Churches of Belize City
April	1987	10	Personality of the Month	Phillip Goldson Faced with difficulties which would have daunted persons of inferior grift, he steadily pressed on…
April	1987	11	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Belmopan
April	1987	12	Why, it's WARD!	Dark Horse Shatters record in 59th classic as tragedy strikes
April	1987	14	Around Belize	Merry Christmas - with Local Ham; Rockview's New Facilities; Men, Women and Development; Medical Field Day in Mango Creek;
April	1987	15	From the Ministries
May	1987	1	The red-catching Red
May	1987	2	Cover Story	Our Youth Instilling in them the disciplines of self-reliance
May	1987	4	Belize Export and Investment Promotion Unit (BEIPU) highlights Belizean Products
May	1987	5	Personality of the Month	Jean Shaw Meet an interesting person!
May	1987	6	Countering the Medfly Menace	Killing two flies with one spray
May	1987	8	Photo Essay	Visiting the Maya Ruins
May	1987	10	Prime Minister Esquivel Heads Delegation on tour of China, South Korea	A historic and successful goodwill visit that will produce extensive and fruitful cooperation and cement our relations
May	1987	11	Deputy Prime Minister praises police performance, points to the need for more improvement
May	1987	12	The Belizean Tourister	The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
May	1987	13	Open Forum	Open the threshold of change
May	1987	14	Around Belize	Silence in the Court; The Hol Chan Marine Reserve; Singspiration a success; more sounds of music
May	1987	15	From the Ministries
May	1987	16	Pictorial	National Agriculture and Trade Show '87
June	1987	1	Analysing recent amendments
June	1987	2	Commentary	Amending the Lotteries, Immigration and Firearms Laws
June	1987	4	Cover Story	The resurging forestry industry
June	1987	6	John Clifford Paulino Sr.	An Exemplary Educator "No wait till the man dead, fu tell im e good"; Belizean singer Lucio and his New Generation Combo
June	1987	7	Personality of the Month	Wilbert Peters "if we lose our culture, we lose our unique identity
June	1987	7	Photo Essay	A visit to Government House
June	1987	10	Archaeology	Sarteneja, Where the past is present
June	1987	12	Open Forum	Looting- its wider implications
June	1987	13	Coping with the Africanized Bee
June	1987	14	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Ladyville
June	1987	15	Around Belize	Operation Mercy in Jalacte, Queen Elizabeth II honours 4; Flagging it on stamps; Stann Creek Medfly free
June	1987	16	From The Ministries
July	1987	1	An Agenda for Action
July	1987	2	Cover Story	The Immigration Issue
July	1987	5	Open Forum	All their trials, Lord soon be over?
July	1987	6	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; San Pedro
July	1987	7	In Search of Sanity	Deputy Prime Minister Thompson reiterates Belize's commitment to the international fight against illegal drugs
July	1987	8	Photo Essay	The National Meteorological Service in Action
July	1987	10	Airport Update	Prime Minister predicts a blossoming of development activities at the end of the year
July	1987	11	Personality of the Month	The Police Force, Individually, each does his duty, so that collectively they can all hope for the best
July	1987	12	Around Belize	Belize observes the day of the five billion; Andy Palacio doing pretty fine; Up by thirty; Orange Walk's old folks home; Belize/Chetumal City Councils Pow-wow
July	1987	14	From the Ministries
July	1987	15	From the Ministries
July	1987	16	Nazarene High's fleding mechanics
August	1987	1	The blood of a true Belizean
August	1987	2	Cover Story	Adjusting Salaries
August	1987	4	Personality of the Month	Osmond Martin "Our poverty can be enriching"
August	1987	5	Open Forum	Where do we go from here? Roman Catholic Bishop of Belize presents his vision of the Church's future
August	1987	6	A Financial Secretary Finale	Sir Edney departs for London posting
August	1987	7	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Bermudian Landing
August	1987	8	Photo Essay	Miss Belmopan Pageant Our ladies of the Capital; Miss world Belize
August	1987	10	Addressing our post-independence responsibilities the SIS speaks for itself
August	1987	12	This Land is my Land
August	1987	13	Around Belize	Coke wins Soccer Crown; Say no to Rambowine; One girl of a hurricane; Simulation Exercise Successful
August	1987	14	Growing Rice in Mafredi	Rice project in Toledo achieves spectacular results
August	1987	16	From the Ministries
October	1987	1	Editorial Comment	On Observing the Law
October	1987	2	Open Forum	Tourism and Cultural Development
October	1987	3	Cover Story	Foreign Affairs: Exercising our right to speak out
October	1987	5	This Year's Address before the United Nations General Assembly
October	1987	6	Personality of the Month	Mrs. Deanna Nisbet "Our Youths are our best resources and we adults should show good examples"
October	1987	7	22 New Coaches for BNFA
October	1987	8	Photo Essay	Prime Minister Esquivel Tours Toledo West
October	1987	10	Around Belize	New Executive For Belize Export and Investment Promotion Unit (BEIPU); Combining profits and service
October	1987	11	The New Financial Secretary shares his views
October	1987	13	Pictorial	Queen of the Bay 1987-88
October	1987	15	From the Ministries
October	1987	16	From the Ministries
October	1987	0	Hurricane Preparedness supplement 1987
November/December	1987	1	Editorial Comment	The Amara Avenue Incident
November/December	1987	2	Cover Story	The BTL Story -- From covering the nation yesterday to spanning the world today and tomorrow
November/December	1987	4	Prime Minister Esquivel's Christmas Message	Deputy Prime Minister New year's message
November/December	1987	5	Personality of the Month	Mrs. Beatrice Kingston-Smith "If we want the best for our people, then we must be prepared to make sacrifices in order to do something about it"
November/December	1987	6	"Kris-mus brring e oown mon-ney
November/December	1987	7	Prime Minister continues tour in the South
November/December	1987	8	1987-- The year of Belizeans, building and proud	The year in review
November/December	1987	10	New Investment in Belize
November/December	1987	11	Musical Masters of Dangriga
November/December	1987	12	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; The Belize Zoo
November/December	1987	13	Around Belize	Fairy Godmother Canada
November/December	1987	14	Around Belize	Belizeans Sweetness and spices in los Angeles
November/December	1987	15	From the Ministries
November/December	1987	16	From the Ministries
January	1988	1	Editorial Comment	Moving in the right direction
January	1988	2	Commentary	Diplomacy-Dollars and sense
January	1988	3	Cover Story	Belize- Three years after raise up moving in the right direction
January	1988	8	Photo Essay	A visit to: St John's Cathedral
January	1988	11	Around Belize	Three Belizeans received New Year's Honours from Queen Elizabeth II; New Garment factory for Belmopan
January	1988	12	Personality of the Month	Mr. Raymond Edmundo Ramirez "Live for something. In life you become what you make of yourself"
January	1988	13	Around Belize	The Ministry of Economic Development issues 8 concessions
January	1988	14	Creating the Best Police Force in the Region	Update on Anti-Drug Campaign
January	1988	15	The Belize Defence Force now ten year old
January	1988	0	Hurricane Preparedness Supplement 1988
February	1988	1	Editorial Comment	The Crucial role of the Ministry of Economic Development
February	1988	2	Cover Story	The Ministry of Economic Development-- Playing a pivotal role in change and growth in Belize
February	1988	5	Personality of the Month	Mr. Evan Godfrey "What ever one undertakes, one should give it his best effort"
February	1988	6	Photo Essay	The Belize Vocational Training Centre- Turning Young School-Leavers into skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen
February	1988	8	Pictorial	Airport gets new name; Ground Broken for new terminal building
February	1988	9	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; Sand Hill
February	1988	10	Around Belize	H.R.H. Prince Philip visits Belize; National Assembly gets new Clerk
February	1988	11	From The Ministries
February	1988	12	From the Ministries
March	1988	1	Editorial Comment
March	1988	2	From the Ministries	Focus on the Ministries of Agriculture
March	1988	3	Budget 1988-89	A Budget that is different
March	1988	4	Viewpoint	Municipal Elections 1988--An Affirmation of the Democratic Process
March	1988	6	Personality of the Month	Mrs. Sandra Bedran "One must have strong faith in God and self-respect"
March	1988	8	Photo Essay	A look at the Belize Youth Development Centre
March	1988	12	The Prime Minister Meets the Local Press
March	1988	13	Belize Gains Popularity at Berlin Fair	Baron Bliss Day
March	1988	14	Second Governor General Scholarship Awarded
March	1988	14	From the Ministries
March	1988	15	Open Forum
March	1988	16	From the Ministries
April/May	1988	2	Editorial Comment
April/May	1988	3	Open Forum	Focus on the ministry of Agriculture
April/May	1988	4	Pictorial	National Agriculture Show Highlights Farmers Work
April/May	1988	0	Cover Story	Mexico's President de la Madrid makes Historic state visit ot Belize
April/May	1988	8	Personality of the Month	Sister Marilyn Panton "This above all, to thine ownself be true, thou cans't not then be false to any man"
April/May	1988	10	Address made by his Excellency Lic. Miguel de la Madrid, President of the United Mexican States to Belize National Assembly
April/May	1988	12	Prime Minister of Belize Manuel Esquivel response to President de la Madrid's Address
April/May	1988	13	Commentary	Nursing Training in Belize
April/May	1988	13	Photo Essay	Belize School of Nursing
April/May	1988	16	Education	Four receive UCB Bachelors Degree
April/May	1988	18	Belize--Guatemala joint Commission established	Prime Minister's response
April/May	1988	20	Around Belize	New Home for Belize Zoo; Welcome Aboard, Eastern and Continental; British Forces tidy Half Moon Caye; First release for Andy Palacio; Americans hold on to Cross-Country Championship;
April/May	1988	22	Around Belize	Belizeans Prepare to Combat the drug problem in the society; Lucio continues make good music; Delegation goes to Guatemala City for IPU Conference; Social Security Board steps up training for its staff
April/May	1988	24	From the Ministries
April/May	1988	25	From the Ministries
April/May	1988	26	From the Ministries
April/May	1988	27	From the Ministries
June/July	1988	2	Editorial Comment	Johnny be Good
June/July	1988	3	Cover Story	Dealing with Deadlier Dope
June/July	1988	5	U.N./Belize Observe Day Against Drug Abuse	Dangerous Drugs Update
June/July	1988	6	Personality of the Month	Sir Clifford De Lisle Inniss, Belize's adopted son--establishing his prominence among the many who continue to do us proud.
June/July	1988	7	Pauline takes the crown	New Miss World Belize'88
June/July	1988	8	The Belizean Tourister	Guanacaste Park
June/July	1988	9	Airport Project gets Airborne
June/July	1988	10	Photo Essay	Efficiency, Productivity and Expansion- The Belize Mills Limited
June/July	1988	12	The Voices of our Graduates
June/July	1988	14	Quick Facts about Immigration and Nationality
June/July	1988	15	Viewpoint	Health in the Hinterlands, District health teams spearhead the provision of health care by the people, to the people and for the people:
June/July	1988	17	Around Belize	Government officials attend regional meetings; Hurricane awareness week; Mexican leader de la Madrid says thanks; Familiarization visit of Guatemalan Congressional Delegation; Belize bids farewell to Dean of the Diplomatic Corps
June/July	1988	19	From the Ministries
June/July	1988	20	From the Ministries
August	1988	2	Editorial Comment	Some reflections on the upcoming Celebrations
August	1988	3	Another kind of AIDS
August	1988	4	Cover Story	The rise of the NGOs
August	1988	6	Feature	Assuring Maximum value for $$$ Spent on community Development
August	1988	7	Personality of the Month	Edison Coleman "Applause to an artist is like food to a hungry man"
August	1988	8	Photo Essay	The Belize Timber Limited
August	1988	10	Belizeans imprisoned in Mexico prefer "Back-A-Baptist"	Belize/Mexico Prison Exchange Accord
August	1988	11	From the House	New bank rates, September mini-budget' $$ for teachers/Open vote workers
August	1988	12	Travelogue	The Belizean Tourister; The Tiangus Tourism Fair
August	1988	13	Around Belize	Caribbean Youth Exchange; American Society of Primatologists (ASP) awards Belizeans; More sugar to the states; Commemorating Emancipation; Pupa Curly in Belize; CONGRATULATIONS it's a girl!!
August	1988	15	From the Ministries	Deputy Prime Minster and Minister of Home Affairs, Curl Thompson signed a contract with the Le Patriarch International Association, to establish a Rehabilitation Centre and an Urban Centre for drug addicts in Belize; Mexican ambassador Marco Antonio Alcazar and Costa Rican ambassador Maximiliano Oreamuno has presented their credentials to Governor General Dame Minita Gordon.
August	1988	16	From the Ministries	A group of three British experts was in Belize conducting a feasibility study for constructing a museum in Belmopan; The Caribbean Community, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization has undertaken a project to mobilize non-governmental organizations engage in health to assist in the delivery of health services in the region; The Office of the Prime Minister has announce changes of permanent secretaries within government ministries
September	1988	1	Pictorial	The Day After Gilbert
September	1988	2	Editorial Comment	Introducing the right mini, Giving back to the people what belongs to the people
September	1988	3	Personality of the Month	Elijio Panti "for every sickness there is a herbal cure and for every suffering there is a healing balm"
September	1988	4	Road Works Ahead	Major road and bridge building programme to be implemented; Sprucing up CA Blvd, City to Haulover Bridge and Benque Road and beyond
September	1988	6	Cover Story	Celebrations Many reasons to be joyful
September	1988	7	Cover Story	The Mid-year budget with a difference
September	1988	11	Around Belize	Libertad takes on new look; After Gilbert Struck..; Excels at UWI; 34th Commonwealth Conference
September	1988	12	Gayla GAYLA!!	New Queen of the Bay 1988/89 Pictorial and Interview
September	1988	13	Queen of the Bay wins third in Garvey Competition
September	1988	14	Helping youngsters help themselves	The new Apprenticeship System; Deputy Prime Minister speaks on Apprenticeship
September	1988	16	From the Ministries	Area representative and Deputy Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Henry Young declared the Port Loyola Health Post officially opened; Arrangements have been finalized for a Dutch voluntary Organization Medicos Sin Franteras, MSF Holland, to provide support to primary health care services in the Cayo District; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcome two ambassadors , Jean Claude Fortuit from France and Jose de la Cruz Paradez from Panama; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Pat Bernard has signed a memorandum of understanding to provide training for Belizeans vocational teachers.
October	1988	1	Editorial Comment
October	1988	2	Cover Story	Power Project 1 Keeping the bright lights burning
October	1988	6	Viewpoint	Aspects of Popular culture in Belize
October	1988	8	Photo Essay	The Princess Royal Youth Hostel---Not just a place for Bad Boys
October	1988	10	Belize articulates her foreign policy at the UN	Excerpts from Address to 43rd General Assembly
October	1988	12	Personality of the Month	Zebedee Pitterson "Everything I have is from the blessing of God not by my doing"
October	1988	13	Prime Minister Esquivel on Education
October	1988	14	Around Belize	Who's Who?? Governor General is!!; New books/new degree at University College of Belize; The case of the inverted stamps; Permanent Secretary Hall/Sr. Panton attended regional women's conference; Anti-drug organisation plants roots in Belize; The Prime Minister and the Press; Police Officers on Training Courses
October	1988	15	From the Ministries	Prime Minister, Manuel Esquivel left Belize on a two week working tour which took him to Dominica, West Germany, England and the United States; Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Edwardo Juan accepted a cheque for $15,000 as a contribution towards the construction of a primary school building in Esperanza village; the 7th Annual Belize Medical and Dental Congress was opened on October 4th at Belize City Fort George Hotel; A six day work shop was held at the National 4-H Training Centre in Belmopan; World Food Day was observed on October 16th.
November/December	1988	1	Editorial Comment
November/December	1988	2	Prime Minister Christmas Message
November/December	1988	3	Cover Story	Focus on the once forgotten south, major development projects come on stream in the Stann Creek and Toledo Districts
November/December	1988	4	Christmas Greetings from Deputy Prime Minister Curl Thompson
November/December	1988	6	From Soybean seed to Livestock Feed
November/December	1988	6	Drug sniffing dogs for police
November/December	1988	7	Personality of the Month	Philip Lewis "My trade is to capture images on paper"
November/December	1988	8	Minister Wagner talks of development in the south
November/December	1988	10	The year 1988 in review	Together we move forward
November/December	1988	12	Photo Essay	Amigo Mexico's Favorite Son and president-Elect Salinas de Gortari Visits
November/December	1988	14	Refined Laws for Mines and Minerals
November/December	1988	15	Commentary	Economic Planning for Development
November/December	1988	16	New Link for North-side/South-side Belize City
November/December	1988	18	The Belize Airport Authority Approaches Take-off
November/December	1988	20	Around Belize	Family Violence Conference; Temporary Increase in Sugar quota for Belize; $300,000 gifts from South Korea; Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Fact-finding mission in Belize; New Health Centre for Libertad; Belizean gain first class honours
November/December	1988	22	Around Belize	Prime Minister sends congratulatory message; International Journalists visit; Japanese Investment mission in Belize
November/December	1988	23	From the Ministries	Two veneer plants are currently being constructed, one in the Cayo District and the other in the Toledo District; The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Margaret Sanger Centre of New York has completed a two week Trainer of Trainers' course in parent education; Belize has received a wide range of hospital equipment and supplies valued at some $400,000; A fiscal Management for Economic Stability Seminar was held at the Belmopan Convention Hotel; Fourteen newly trained mechanics received certificates at the closing ceremonies for a ten week mechanic course;
January	1989	1	Editorial Comment	The Tourism Trap
January	1989	2	Commentary	The Belize Constitution Fine-tuned
January	1989	3	The Benefits of the Belize Social Security System
January	1989	4	Cover Story	Blueprint for greater women's participation
January	1989	6	Blueprint for greater women's participation	Interview with Minister of Labour and Social Services, Phillip Goldson
January	1989	7	Winter Vegetables: Alternative cash crops for Belizean Farmers
January	1989	8	Pictorial	Belize Defence Force, 11 years and a 'force to be reckoned with'
January	1989	11	Disability Services Division in Action
January	1989	13	Personality of the Month	Mr. Oswald Sutherland "our youths should learn to love their country …instead of running away from it"
January	1989	14	Around Belize	Skating rink for fort George; Police Department acquires three motor cycles; Belmopan Beauty enchanced; Her majesty honours three Belizeans; British Secretary of Defence visits
January	1989	16	From the Ministries
February/March	1989	1	Editorial Comment
February/March	1989	2	Cover Story	Budget 1989-90--A budget of caring and sharing
February/March	1989	4	Positive Economic Trends Hallmark 1988's performance
February/March	1989	6	Cover Story	Road Works in all directions
February/March	1989	8	Minister of Works and Housing Hon. Hubert Elrington discusses the new approach to housing taken by his ministry
February/March	1989	10	Ordination, Consecration and Enthronement of the Belizean Anglican Bishop at St. John's Cathedral
February/March	1989	12	$2.5 Million for better streets in the old, beloved city
February/March	1989	13	Personality of the Month	Santiago 'Santino' Castillo, Successful Businessman, popular musician and Sports enthusiast
February/March	1989	14	The Benefits of the Belize Social Security System
February/March	1989	15	Airport Project creates many jobs	Drug abuse prevention workshop for NDAAC Members; "Ocean Spirit" visits---Job Possibilities
February/March	1989	16	Vector Control Program gear up Countrywide
February/March	1989	17	Around Belize	University College of Belize (UCB) moves into its $1.6 million building; 11 police promotions include Belize's first woman Assistant Inspector of Police; Two honourary consuls for Belize; Prime Minister and Foreign Minister attend inauguration of new Venezuelan President; Belize participates in ACP-EEC Conference; UNHCR Representatives visit for talks with government officials
February/March	1989	19	From the Ministries	A Belize Delegation participated in an international conference on Refugees in Central America which was held in Antigua, Guatemala; Sixteen public officers received certificates on successful completion of a seminar on sharpening business writing skills; Police Commissioner, Bernard Bevans returned home after attending a conference for Caribbean Commissioners of Police in Barbados; the Police Force recruited some 39 trainee police officers to their number
February/March	1989	20	From the Ministries	The Minister of Health is conducting a first National Nutrition Survey; Prime Minister, Manuel Esquivel recently broke ground for the new Crooked Tree Health Centre; Belize Defence Force took in recruit intake #24; Minister Phillip Goldson opened a national workshop entitle Management for Development-Effecting Change.
April	1989	1	Editorial Comment
April	1989	2	Cover Story	Education: Key to Fulfilling the development needs of Belize
April	1989	5	Minister Aragon Speaks on Education	"…teaching is the best profession to enter.. There are good incentives
April	1989	7	Personality of the Month	Bishop Desmond Milton Smith, SSF.
April	1989	8	UCB on the Move
April	1989	9	Prime Minister Esquivel makes 6-day U.S. Tour
April	1989	10	Belize Telecommunications Limited Spanning the Nation and the World
April	1989	12	National Drug Awareness Week II
April	1989	13	Around Belize	Belize Represented at 12th Annual PRIDE Conference
April	1989	14	From the Ministries	Her Excellency the Governor General officially opened a new hanger for the Air Wing of the Belize Defence Force at the Phillip S.W. Goldson International Airport
April	1989	15	Around Belize	Lions Opens specialized clinic in Belize City; Belize Advisory Council gets second Chairman; Audit Department sets up base in Belmopan
April	1989	16	Around Belize	Prime Minister tours Toledo East and West; NDACC's Representatives on international visitor's programme in U.S.
April	1989	17	Libertad reopens to produce Ethanol
April	1989	17	National Youth Commission Swing into Action
April	1989	18	The Benefits of the Belize Social Security System
April	1989	18	Belizean Delegates review International Drug Convention
April	1989	19	From the Ministries	Minister of Natural Resources, Charles Wagner has prospects of finding oil in Belize in commercial quantity; Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Hon. Eduardo Juan has officially inaugurated a rudimentary water system in the village of Georgeville; The Ministry of Agriculture is presently spearheading a Medfy Eradication Programme; Commissioner of Police, Bernard Bevans, has stated that there will be increase patrols of the highway by the Police; A contract was signed for the rehabilitation of the section of the Northern Highway from Bella Vista to the Haulover Bridge; Lemonal in the Belize District now boasts a new bridge spanning Spanish Creek at the entrance of the community; The training Unit of the Establishment Department in conjunction with the Belize Medical and Dental Association hosted a seminar on the ill effects of smoking to observe World Health Day; The Prime Minister, Manuel Esquivel and United States Ambassador Robert G. Rich sign three projects grant agreement amendments increasing funding for three USAID-assisted projects in Belize
May/June	1989	1	Editorial Comment	Education for Development
May/June	1989	2	Belize Family Court-A dream come true
May/June	1989	3	Cover Story	Skills training through apprenticeship
May/June	1989	4	Apprentices at Work
May/June	1989	5	Minister Goldson on Apprenticeship
May/June	1989	7	"We are just as good" Says Belize Exports and Investment Promotion (BEIPU)
May/June	1989	8	The Benefits of the Belize Social Security System
May/June	1989	9	From the Ministries	Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Dean Barrow has participated in the 15th Meeting of the Standing Committee of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of CARICOM States hosted in St. Lucia; The third non-resident Ambassador of Israel to Belize, Mr. Baruch Gilead has presented his credential to the Governor General of Belize; Sir Edney Cain has presented letters accrediting him as Ambassador of Belize to the President of France, Monsieur Francois Mitterand; Spain first Ambassador to Belize, Mr. Alberto Aza Arias presented his credentials to the Governor General; Belize hosted for the first time, a Sub-Regional Course for Maintenance of Clinical Laboratory Equipment for Health Institutions; A team of officials headed by Ministry of Commerce Permanent Secretary, Crescencio Sosa left Belize for Grenada to the 34th Meeting of the Common Market Council; In Observance of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking a panel discussion was aired on television
May/June	1989	11	Around Belize	Chicago Picks Miss Teen Belize/USA; Belmopan Development plans until year 2000; Belize YMCA to get assistance from North Carolina; Mexico hands over seven Belizean Prisoners;
May/June	1989	12	AIDS Hotline for Belize
July/August	1989	1	Editorial Comment	Elections Issue
July/August	1989	2	Cover Story	A chronicle of the first five, 1989 minus 1984 is equal to more than five
July/August	1989	11	New Society to Heighten Belize's History and Identity
July/August	1989	11	Belize/Mexico: Three cheers for a happy friendship
July/August	1989	12	Go Deh B.C.A.-- The road to Accreditation
July/August	1989	12	Belmopan 19 and growing
July/August	1989	13	Belizean Athletes in France
July/August	1989	13	On Economic Citizenship
July/August	1989	14	Urban Development Corporation Planning for development in the city
July/August	1989	15	Sharing $ 10.4 Million with all
July/August	1989	15	Belize at Regional Drug Seminar
July/August	1989	16	Understand the Quarantine
September/October	1989	1	Editorial Comment	A welcomed change
September/October	1989	2	Cover Story	Belizeans first peaceful change by Democratic choice
September/October	1989	6	New Administration places Belizeans people at centre stage
September/October	1989	7	Belize poised to join Inter-American Family
September/October	1989	8	Happy eighth birthday, Belize
September/October	1989	10	The National Assembly of Belize 1989-1994	The House of Representatives and the Senate
September/October	1989	12	The Big Losers
September/October	1989	14	Bramming Belizean Style
September/October	1989	16	Carnival Fever
September/October	1989	17	The Benefits of the Belize Social Security System
September/October	1989	18	Foreign Leaders Applaud New Government
September/October	1989	19	New Thrust Against Illegal Drugs
September/October	1989	20	Unusual Mayan Burial Site Uncovered
November/December	1989	1	Editorial Comment	More Change
November/December	1989	3	Speaking with Said
November/December	1989	7	Nortenos Celebrate Pan American Day
November/December	1989	8	Tourism now going La Ruta Maya
November/December	1989	9	Forestry shows the way with Kiln-Dried Lumber
November/December	1989	10	Personality of the Month	Sylvia Flores, J.P. "I enjoy working with and for people
November/December	1989	11	Third bridge for Belize City
November/December	1989	12	Punta Rock The Sound of Belize Part1 by Andy Palacio
November/December	1989	13	A hectic Legislative Agenda
November/December	1989	14	Belizeans Benefit from reduce land prices House lots now 50% off
November/December	1989	15	Garinagu celebrate 166 anniversary of their arrival in Belize
November/December	1989	16	Bringing Legal Training Home
November/December	1989	17	Belize at the Miami Caribbean Carnival
November/December	1989	18	From the Ministries	Carl Lindberg Rogers is Belize's new Permanent Representative to the United Nations; The republic of China (Taiwan) and Belize established diplomatic relations; The first non-resident ambassador of Turkey to Belize , Tanju Ulgen has been accredited; Command of the Belize Defence Force will be assumed by a Belizean officer; New Board of Directors have been appointed for the Belize Port Authority, the Belize Electricity Board and the Licencing and Transport Board; First Belizean Scout Handbook has been published; New members have been appointed to the National Sports Council and the National Arts Council through a Statutory Instrument; The Reconstruction and Development Corporation (RECONDEV) now has a new board of directors; The 1989 Annual Travelling Exhibition mounted by the Archaeology and Archives Department had as its theme, "Aspects of Ancient Mayan Religion" and "Development of Transportation in Belize"; A new Pick-up was presented to the Minister of Health and Urban Development, Theodore Aranda for use in his Ministry's Primary Health Services; The Rockview Psychiatric Hospital is holding a three month training course for its attendants
January	1990	0	Editorial Comment	Challenges of the 1990's
January	1990	2	Cover Story	P.U.P. Landslide to renew Belize City
January	1990	4	Mayor Latchman Discusses Plan to Renew Belize City
January	1990	7	Belize at 13th Annual Miami Conference
January	1990	8	Preparing for the 1991 Census
January	1990	9	"Health is much more than the mere presence of absence of disease"
January	1990	13	Personality of the Month	Elias Ajib Awe "Nothing pleases me more than to achieve something for the community"
January	1990	14	Social Security Board to build new multimillion headquarters
January	1990	15	Around Belize	Restructuring takes effect; CSO head gets Master's; New Government briefed; Belize updates maritime Law; Queen honours five Belizeans; Warfare doomed the Mayas; UWI professor will review laws; Belize attends its first Cha Marketplace
January	1990	17	From the Ministries	The government of Belize, through its Ministry of Works, is constructing a double lane bridge over the Sibun River near la Democracia Village; Special adviser to the Belize Police Force, Graham Goulding has left Belize after a two year tour of duty; The deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Natural Resources met with Mexican and United States officials during a visit to those countries; The inaugural meeting of the Citrus Control Board was declared open on December 31st by the Deputy Prime Minster and Minister of Industry and Natural Resources, Florencio Marin; A five day Health Pre-testing Workshop was held at the Belmopan Convention Hotel; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Rodney Neal has held discussion with personnel of the Japanese Embassy in Mexico on the technical cooperation between Belize and Japan in the field of Agriculture and Fisheries; Belize and the United States of America have signed two agreement for U.S assistance to Belize; A new ambassador has been appointed to Central America. He is Ismael Garcia; Recent retirements have allowed for promotions in the executive ranks of the Pubic Service
January	1990	20	Belize's Production and Exports doing well
February	1990	1	Editorial Comment
February	1990	2	Cover Story	Citrus Industry in an Upswing
February	1990	4	Diaz Expresses Citrus Growers Association (CGA) views
February	1990	6	Modern Sewing Factory for Ladyville
February	1990	7	Personality of the Month	Phyllis Cayetano "If I retire it will be from the classroom not from education"
February	1990	9	"Tourism development should involve Belizeans at every level"
February	1990	12	Belize's first Dollar coin
February	1990	14	Our Economy	Production and Exports Update
February	1990	15	Face-lift for Justice
February	1990	16	Belize experiences a Cultural Renaissance
February	1990	17	To make Belize Clean and Green
February	1990	18	NGO's and Government join forces
February	1990	19	Green Light for Belize's National Museum
March	1990	1	Editorial Comment
March	1990	2	Budget 1990-91	"Working the creative partnership between the public and private sectors"
March	1990	5	Cover Story	Public and Private sectors - A concerted Effort to provide Housing
March	1990	8	Housing and Cooperative Ministers Speaks
March	1990	11	Our Economy	Production and Exports Update
March	1990	12	Revival of Mayan Culture in the West
March	1990	13	Personality of the Month	Ismael Garcia "I see myself as an educator and servant of the people"
March	1990	14	Development Boom on Ambergris Caye
March	1990	16	United Nations vows to fight drug monster
March	1990	18	Belize prepares for beef demand
March	1990	19	New Development at Curriculum Development Unit (CDU)
April	1990	1	Editorial Comment
April	1990	2	Cover Story	Government committed to Agriculture Prosperity
April	1990	6	"High value over high volume for Agricultural Diversification"	Interview: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Michael Espat
April	1990	9	Our Economy	Production and Exports Update
April	1990	10	Personality of the Month	Olga Marin, J.P. "What you can do today, don't leave for tomorrow, for it might be too late"
April	1990	12	Easter Traditions in Belize
April	1990	13	Digging and Drilling like never before
April	1990	14	Focus on Don Elfego Panti Sr.	Caretaker/Guide at Xunantunich Archaeological Site
April	1990	15	A haven to people fleeing persecution and war
April	1990	18	In Belize this Month	Belize Participates in trade talks; Anti-Drug abuse4 day on June 26; Las Flores and Salvapan to get Water; Belize second envoy to Nicaragua; Second Korean ambassador to Belize; Belize Observes Earth Day; Development plan for Belize; 27 Police Officers pass-out
April	1990	20	From the House on Independence Hill
April	1990	21	Belizean Chronicles	The Destruction of San Jose
May	1990	1	Editorial Comment
May	1990	2	Cover Story	Developing Belize's Greatest Resource - Its People
May	1990	4	Public Service Union (PSU) calls for excellence
May	1990	6	Minister of Labour, Public Service and Local Government Speaks	Interview with Minister Samuel Waight to discuss plans for his portfolio
May	1990	8	Focus on Don Eligio Panti	Bush Medicine Guru
May	1990	9	Gold in the Mountains
May	1990	10	One Man's Hunt for gold
May	1990	11	Personality of the Month	Gilbert Daniel Tablada "When you do something do it right"
May	1990	12	Belize/Mexico relations reach a higher level
May	1990	14	Cooperatives on the move
May	1990	16	National Agriculture and Trade Show 1990
May	1990	18	In Belize this Month	New trade directory features Belize; Prime Minister Price observes Dominican Elections; Caribbean's Rice, Corn and Beans Bowl; New Justice of Appeal sworn in; Germany's third ambassador; Oil Drilling resumes
May	1990	19	Central Statistical Office (CSO) Gauge changes in consumer prices
May	1990	20	Protecting Belize from pesticide contamination
May	1990	21	Belizean Chronicles	Hurricane Janet by H. Escalante
June/July	1990	1	Editorial Comment
June/July	1990	2	Cover Story	Managing Belize's Industry and Natural Resources
June/July	1990	6	Minister of Industry and Natural Resources Speaks	Interview with Minister Florencio Marin to discuss plans for his portfolio
June/July	1990	9	Belizeans take command
June/July	1990	12	It all Happens in ECHO Company
June/July	1990	13	Parliamentarians to meet in Belize
June/July	1990	14	Government Printery - Printing into the 21st Century
June/July	1990	16	Personality of the Month	Peter G. Craig "Always strive to be the very best you can be"
June/July	1990	17	Focus on Gilbert Usher	Master boat builder
June/July	1990	18	Exploring New Energy Sources
June/July	1990	20	Lily Soap: A first for Belize
June/July	1990	21	Economic Growth, New Investment and more Jobs Through Export Processing Zone (EPZ)
June/July	1990	23	In Belize This Month	Belize Addresses O.A.S; Diplomatic Service grows; New Belgian Ambassador; Getting ready for 1991 census; $10 million for low-income housing; New department formed
June/July	1990	25	Belizean Chronicles	Bush Master, by B. Reneau
August	1990	1	Editorial Comment
August	1990	2	Commentary	Freeing the Media
August	1990	3	Cover Story	Ministry of Works' program moves ahead
August	1990	6	Major Projects in the Works
August	1990	8	Report from the House
August	1990	11	The Legend of the Marimba
August	1990	12	The Big one can strike this year… or next	Stages in the development of a hurricane
August	1990	15	A Hurricane in 1991?
August	1990	16	Personality of the Month	Marie Sharp "Following my father's footsteps
August	1990	17	Focus on Mr. Wordsworth Arnold	"The last of the Tinsmiths"
August	1990	18	In Belize This Month	New agreements pave the way for EL Mundo Maya; Belize and U.S. Governments sign agreement; New manager for Belize Social Security Board; Caribbean Police officers receive training; Making progress in Belize/Guatemala border problem; 42 new nurses; Belize College of Agriculture graduates; Brazil's third ambassador accredited; Hyde now leads Belize's U.S. mission; Ministers attend Caricom meetings.
August	1990	21	Belizean Chronicles	The Life and times of my Grandmother, by A. Romera
September	1990	1	Editorial Comment	How prepared are we?
September	1990	2	Cover Story	Improving Belize's Communication Network
September	1990	6	"The objective is to secure a source of reliable power at a cheap price"	Interview: Minister of Energy and Communications, Carlos Diaz
September	1990	8	Toledo: The Not-so-forgotten District
September	1990	13	"Toledo: The Not-so-forgotten District"
September	1990	14	Health Sector gets high priority
September	1990	17	Personality of the Month	Marie Henry Anderson "I never say 'I cannot do it.'"
September	1990	18	September Celebrations evoke Nationalistic Spirit in Belizeans
September	1990	20	Focus on Rita Flowers	"Children's Librarian, Band Owner, Drama Buff"
September	1990	21	Belizean Chronicles	Ody's Triumph by G. Baltazar
October	1990	1	Editorial Comment	Failure Past, Present Growth and Future Greatness
October	1990	2	"My Job… To give Taxpayers Efficiency at Economic Cost."	Interview: Minister of Social Services, Community Development and Youth, Remijio Montejo
October	1990	6	Cover Stories	Helping Belizeans help themselves, Minister Montejo addresses the most recent graduating class of the National 4-H Centre
October	1990	7	The Convention on the Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
October	1990	9	Focus on Zacarias Gumercindo Cano	"Reaching Back to his Ancestors"
October	1990	10	On-the-Scene Report: Corozal Bounces Back!
October	1990	11	Ready for the Tourism Boom in Corozal
October	1990	16	Commentary	A new Initiative to protect our Natural Resources
October	1990	17	Personality of the Month	Carmita Contreras "Education is man's greatest asses."
October	1990	19	Independence Fest 1990
October	1990	20	Independence day in Belmopan
October	1990	21	Belizean Chronicles	Moonman by N. Rancharan
October	1990	0	Hurricane Preparedness Supplement 1990	The Life History of a Tropical Cyclone; Hurricane Safety rules, Storm Surge (Tide); Evacuation Tips; After the Hurricane
November/December	1990	2	Editorial Comment
November/December	1990	3	"We Have a surplus after operations up to the end of August."	Interview: Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Home Affairs and Defence and Trade and Commerce, Ralph Fonseca
November/December	1990	8	Cover Stories	Finance Ministry Plays a key role in Belize's Drive for Economic Independence
November/December	1990	11	Focus on Miguel O. Alamilla	San Pedrano Boat-Builder
November/December	1990	12	Spotlight on the New Cayo
November/December	1990	16	The Old Axe in the River
November/December	1990	17	Report from the House
November/December	1990	18	Personality of the Month	Mr. Angel Liborio Ayuso "I'm always interested in Youths."
November/December	1990	20	Pan American Day 1990
November/December	1990	21	The National Development Foundation of Belize (NDF/B) Way: A help-out, not a hand-out
November/December	1990	23	Belizean Chronicles	A Conscience for Christmas By Evan X. Hyde
January	1991	1	Editorial Comment	O.A.S Will Benefit Belize
January	1991	2	Cover Story/Portada	Education in Crisis - What is to be done?/La Educacion en crisis - Que se debe hacer?
January	1991	12	New formula to renew Belize City Proving Effective
January	1991	13	Focus on Lindsay Garbutt
January	1991	16	Personality of the Month	Alfred Garbutt "the best way to do things is honestly and diligently.."
January	1991	17	Tiling away for roofs
January	1991	18	Gangs in Belize City need more than legal action
January	1991	20	Cockscomb Basin
January	1991	21	Belizean Chronicles	Miss Ionie and her boy by Jacqueline Gill
February/March	1991	1	Editorial Comment
February/March	1991	2	Cover Story/Portada	Construction of Hydro-Electric Project for Belize to Start soon/Pronto comenzara la construccion de un proyecto Hidro-Electrico para Belice
February/March	1991	9	Touristic Development for Cahal Pech
February/March	1991	11	Making use of Nature in Hopkins Village
February/March	1991	12	Agriculture officials tackle viral disease
February/March	1991	14	Two Presidential visits to Belize show sign of Solidarity
February/March	1991	16	National Council improves sports in Belize
February/March	1991	17	Focus on Mr. Augustine Chavarria	"Only ladies' shoes"
February/March	1991	18	In Belize this Month	Mexican Director presents plans for Belizean Museum; Belizean Novelist writes new book; Harres receives 1991 women's award; Ambassadors present credentials; Prime Minister attends heads of Government meeting; Belize and Costa Rica sign Tourism Agreement; Belize Appoints new Honorary Consul to Florida; Park Wardens sworn in as constables; United Nations Representatives and United Kingdom Task Force assist NDACC;
February/March	1991	20	Personality of the Month	Mrs. Beulah Sheran "Every child, a sacred trust"
February/March	1991	21	Discover Five Blues Lake and Indian Creek Caves
February/March	1991	22	New Correctional Facility takes shape
February/March	1991	23	The history and present reality of Belize City's Prison	Life in Prison …just another day!
February/March	1991	25	Belizean Chronicles	Chencho's Jinx by Javier Moreno
April	1991	1	Editorial Comment	In search of Five Blues
April	1991	2	New Dump Site for Belize City
April	1991	3	Cover Story/Portada	Budget '91/Presupuesto '91
April	1991	6	Our Economy in 1990/Nuestra economia en 1990
April	1991	11	Rural Electrification Unit is established
April	1991	12	Medical Officials take no chance with Cholera
April	1991	13	Focus on Mrs. Basillia Chacon
April	1991	14	Municipal Election Results
April	1991	16	Hummingbird Hershey looks ahead for better days
April	1991	18	Personality of the Month	Albert Sebastian Hoy "If you want to win, practice and discipline are necessary."
April	1991	19	Belmopan Youths participate in Cultural Lock-In
April	1991	20	Report from the House
April	1991	21	Belizean Chronicles	Nine Night by Myrna Manzanares
May	1991	1	Editorial Comment
May	1991	2	Open Letter from the Minister of Education and Culture, Hon. Said Musa/Carta Abierta del Ministro de Educacion y Cultura
May	1991	3	Cover Story	A Museum in the Making/Se levanta un Museo
May	1991	5	National Museums Committee leads the way/El Comite National de Museos guia el camino
May	1991	8	Revitalizing our border towns
May	1991	11	Nature Walk	Chiquibul Caves
May	1991	12	Mixing Archaeology and Touristic Development at Caracol
May	1991	14	Personality of the Month	Mr. Urban Anthony Reyes, "Use what you have to get what you want"
May	1991	15	Planning and Developing the Capital
May	1991	17	In Belize this Month	Health Minister Aranda Speaks with European Donor Agencies; Government acquires land for Corozal Expansion; Belize to get Hotels and Tourism Centre; Ramada Royal Reef Holds "Soft Opening"; Prime Minister receives Album of new currency notes; Belize receives $21 million from the EEC; 4-H's first Graduation for 1991; Coordinators of the West Indian Commission visits Belize; Mundo Maya Headquarters in Belize
May	1991	19	Basketball takes "U" Turn
May	1991	20	Belizean Chronicles	Ole Heg by Myrna Manzanares
June	1991	1	Editorial Comment	A clean air condition
June	1991	2	Organization of American State (OAS) Members express commitment to Democracy
June	1991	3	Economic Gurus Examine National Development Plan/Especialistas en Economia examinan el plan nacional de desarrollo
June	1991	6	Polack on an Industrial Perspective/Polack habla desde una perpective Industrial
June	1991	9	Not doing our Homework?/Hemos fracasado en nuestros deberes?
June	1991	13	Changing the face of Belize City
June	1991	15	Personality of the Month	Santos Mahung, Ph. D. "My work is my life"
June	1991	17	Commentary	Needed: Sex Education in Belize's Primary Schools
June	1991	18	In Belize This Month	Graduation season is on; British Officials visits Belize; Belize Protects children; Promise for banana industry, REPAC Belize Launced; Maya ceramic workshop in San Ignacio; Smoking prohibited in Health facilities; Mayors association is formed; Belize-Mexico Commission Formed
June	1991	20	Belizean Chronicles	Frank Wallen by Myrna Manzanares
June	1991	0	Hurricane Preparedness Supplement 1991
July	1991	1	Editorial Comment	On The Free Trade Wagon
July	1991	2	Stann Creek in Renascence/Stann Creek en renacimiento
July	1991	6	Belize Gold Mangoes/Mangos de Oro Belicenos
July	1991	9	Hopkins-by-the-sea
July	1991	13	Focus on David Magana	"Keeping a tradition alive"
July	1991	14	Personality of the Month	Audrey Courtenay "Give your best always!"
July	1991	15	Government boots up housing program
July	1991	17	Report from the House
July	1991	18	Prime Minister Price reports to the Nation
July	1991	20	Belizean Chronicles	Nacoon January by Myrna Manzanares
August	1991	1	Editorial Comment August, 1991
August	1991	2	Belize ten years after Independence/Belice diez anos despues de su Independencia
August	1991	8	Antonio Soberanis - The man who started the cry for Independece/Antonio Soberanis - El hombre que inicio el grito por la independencia
August	1991	16	Looking at the past decade/Un vistazo a la decada pasada
August	1991	21	Belize Maintains a strong economy
August	1991	22	Personality of the Month	Frank Flowers "Born with a promise for a good life"
August	1991	23	Happy Birthday Belmopan!
August	1991	24	A Belizean Perspective on the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative
August	1991	25	Enterprise for the Americas and the Common External Tariff
August	1991	26	Zee Edgell's New Novel set for double launching
August	1991	27	Belize Defence Force prepares to fight Narco-guerillas
September/October	1991	1	Editorial Comment September/October 1991
September/October	1991	2	Belize/Guatemala Breakthrough	Two nations moving towards full reconciliation
September/October	1991	4	Joint Communique of the Governments of Belize and Guatemala
September/October	1991	5	Focus on Althea Sealy
September/October	1991	6	Belize Celebrates X Birthday/Belice Celebra X Cumpleanos
September/October	1991	16	Belize, Mexico reaffirm their friendship/Belice y Mexico reafirman su amistad
September/October	1991	24	Personality of the Month	Jorge Espat
September/October	1991	26	Belize District gets more AIDS Cases
September/October	1991	27	National Committee Monitors Cholera	What is Cholera?
September/October	1991	29	Belize Women Against Violence
September/October	1991	31	Nature Walk	Placencia Peninsula and Lagoon Complex
September/October	1991	32	The Ungrateful Son by Dalila Tzib
November/December	1991	1	Editorial
November/December	1991	2	Belize-A Natural Paradise/Belice - Un paraiso natural
November/December	1991	4	Monkey River: New Approach to Conservation/Monkey River-Nuevo metodo de conservacion
November/December	1991	8	Wildlife and Technology/La Technologia y la vida silvestre
November/December	1991	12	Belizean Butterflies in Europe/Mariposas Belicenas en Europa
November/December	1991	20	National Development Foundation	"A wise investment for Belize"
November/December	1991	22	Personality of the month	Lynda Carmita Moguel
November/December	1991	23	A cut in the sugar quota a need to diversify
November/December	1991	26	New Discoveries Enhance Belize's Archaeology
November/December	1991	28	Women Gain Recognition
November/December	1991	30	Sarteneja, A Belizean Secret
November/December	1991	32	Farewell on Christmas by Roberto Gabriel
January	1992	1	Editorial Comment
January	1992	2	Cover Story	Flower Trade Blooms/EL Comercio De Flores Florece
January	1992	10	Internal Air Travel-Flying High
January	1992	13	Personality of the Month	Oswald Young
January	1992	14	Focus on Orlando Nah
January	1992	15	How the mail gets Through
January	1992	17	The Revival of Marimba Music
January	1992	19	Belize is the Link
January	1992	20	Belizean Chronicle	Karo's Primary by Pamela Neal
February/March	1992	1	Editorial Comment
February/March	1992	1	News briefs	Agriculture the key; Know your insect enemy; wanted-more training for women
February/March	1992	2	Cover Story	Small Enterprises - Big Business, Collectively, small enterprises make a major contribution to the Belizean economy every year and employ thousands of Belizeans.
February/March	1992	6	Drug dogs score points
February/March	1992	7	Belize keeps pace with telecommunication technology	Telecommunication in Belize has been keeping its appointments with the needs of the changing times
February/March	1992	9	Education Project - Blueprint for the Future	Four phase programme promotes upgrading of training facilities, Curricula and assessment
February/March	1992	11	Portada	Pequenas Empresas-Grande Negocio
February/March	1992	15	Personality of the Month	Sir George Noel Brown Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Belize
February/March	1992	17	Belize and the Budget	with the government gearing up for its annual budget presentation an increasingly favourite topic of every day discussion has shifted to the financial health of the national economy
February/March	1992	19	Crimes Commission - The Search for cause and solution
February/March	1992	21	Rural Water Supplies Upgraded
February/March	1992	22	Health Care Initiative	Belizean women have created a self help initiative programme which will provide health education and primary health care to rural women in Belize
February/March	1992	23	Production Shortfall Prompts Pig Programme
April/May	1992	1	Editorial Comment
April/May	1992	1	Belize Condemns Peru's Martial Law
April/May	1992	2	Small Enterprises - Big Business	In the second part of our story on small enterprises, we look at the rural industry and fallow the path of agricultural products from the farm to the freezer
April/May	1992	7	Training our Government Workers
April/May	1992	9	Cycling into history
April/May	1992	11	Pequena Empresa - Grandes Negocios
April/May	1992	15	Literacy in Belize	Interview with Diane Haylock of S.P.E.A.R
April/May	1992	17	Belize gets Braille Embosser
April/May	1992	20	Las Flores : An integral part of Belizean Society
April/May	1992	22	Personality of the Month	Dorothy Bradley
April/May	1992	24	The forgotten ones
April/May	1992	27	Plan tackles city problems
April/May	1992	29	Report predicts epidemic of tobacco related disease in Caribbean
April/May	1992	31	Caracol a giant city of the Maya world
April/May	1992	33	Newsbriefs	U.S. schools push violence prevention; thinning ozone layer could affect food chain; strong outlook for Latin America; LATAM says 'no' to toxic waste; Bolivian antidrug operation to last six months; P.J. Patterson Jamaica's sixth Prime Minister; Third world crops victims of global warming; U.S. Cuban embargo bill criticised; Aids epidemic out of control claims expert
April/May	1992	37	The Sugar Industry in 1992
April/May	1992	37	For your Information	The Ministry of Education
April/May	1992	38	Beating Bureaucracy
June	1992	1	Editorial Comment
June	1992	2	Newsbriefs	Book urges restraint, or else…; Cuba in the Limelight; End nearer for ozone eaters; Audubon tackles global water problems; Scientists revise theory of creation; Solar energy gets grant boost; Economic reform key to attracting capital; Extinction now an everyday event; Big win fro a bad river; Sugar deal could help ease Cuban debt crisis; Economic reform needs experts; Colombia added to tuna embargo, others removed; Honduras says 'no' to U.S. paper project
June	1992	8	Cover Story	The Banana Industry Bounces Back
June	1992	11	Portada	Industrial Bananera se reactiva
June	1992	14	Trade moves open markets in the Americas
June	1992	17	Good Medicine, Bitter Pill
June	1992	19	Groups tackle drugs-together
June	1992	22	Personality of the Month	Bertha Lisbey, living example of small business person
June	1992	23	For your Information	The Ministry of Finance
June	1992	24	Burrell Boom Uncovers links to the past
June	1992	26	Mangroves- Vital resource of wasteland?
June	1992	28	Belize ratifies statement on women
June	1992	33	The new media policy in Belize	More than just freedom of speech
June	1992	35	Costa Rica Hosts second round of ecology and tourism talks
June	1992	37	Inter-American Foundation (IAF) at work in Belize
June	1992	38	Crooked tree- An ecotourism model
June	1992	39	Belize forms advisory commission
July	1992	1	Editorial Comment
July	1992	2	Newsbriefs	Bogus Belize stamps bring crooks unstuck; Bottle cap fish scaler; Belize to get upgraded air craft services; OAS praised for money laundering regulation; Map focuses on Central American people and environment; Plundered Maya artifacts recovered
July	1992	4	Rio Earth Summit Our Survival Under Scrutiny
July	1992	10	R.E.A.P helps developing relationship between man and land
July	1992	12	Crimes commission submits two-phase plan to combat violence
July	1992	14	Government to provide technical training for skilled workers
July	1992	16	Is TV to blame for children's ills	TV erodes children's innocence, sense of security
July	1992	18	Concerned Association for Golden Age Citizens (CAGAC) helping those who can't help themselves
July	1992	20	Concesiones de desarrollo impulsan empresas Belicenas
July	1992	23	Information for Caribbean Development
July	1992	25	For your Information
July	1992	26	Development Concessions boost Belize business
July	1992	29	Toledo Students seek history and Heritage
July	1992	30	Regional Trade and Security under Caricom spotlight
July	1992	31	B.E.S.T looks after small time enterpreneurs
July	1992	33	Operation clean sweep
July	1992	35	Archaeology in Belize - A window to the past
August	1992	1	Editorial Comment
August	1992	2	Newsbriefs	Plea for help from Antigua and Barbuda; Indigenous people have their say; Toxic chemicals a deadly necessity?; Churches hit by gangs in Guatemala; Caricom courts Cuban collaboration; Cuba appoints new foreign Minister; Caricom announces service awards; Environment scholarships offered; Move to curb dolphin deaths; Advertising tactics blamed for spread of smoking; Buy-Caribbean Campaign; OAS considers expulsion option; Africa faces Aids crisis; Intra regional travel discussions
August	1992	7	Caribbean Common Market
August	1992	10	Refugees or Economic Migrants?
August	1992	14	Christopher Columbus Hero or Villain?
August	1992	16	Defenders of the Reef
August	1992	17	Belize Project wins environment award
August	1992	19	Refugiandos o imigrantes economicos
August	1992	23	New Cayo Airstrip
August	1992	25	The Francis Ford Coppola Interview
August	1992	30	Cocaine Stash goes up in smoke
August	1992	32	Belize Nature Reserves
August	1992	34	Personality of the Month	Sergeant Major Edgar Wayne Joseph
August	1992	35	Good News for 'Vaqueros'
August	1992	37	Marine Areas protection plan
August	1992	38	For your Information	Ministry of Natural Resources
August	1992	39	Historic Archaeology in Belize	Indian Church Sugar Mill; Serpon Sugar Mill
August	1992	43	An exhibition at the bliss
September	1992	1	Editorial Comment
September	1992	2	Newsbriefs	Memorandum of Understanding signed; Central Bank Issues first ever Belizean bonds; Sun dried fruits for sweets; Environmental concerns prompt new technology, 21 million beetles; new stamps for Belize; NAFTA agreement ratified
September	1992	5	Development board to boost handicraft industry
September	1992	7	The Museum of Belize
September	1992	10	AIDS Is knocking on your door
September	1992	11	AIDS: A killer running loose
September	1992	16	Lamanai- Mute testament to Maya spirit
September	1992	19	El Sida: Asesino sin control
September	1992	23	The U.S., Latin America and the New World Order	Decision making in United States Foreign Policy
September	1992	26	Education: a new approach
September	1992	28	Extending eye care in Belize
September	1992	30	Another coke stash trashed
September	1992	32	Belizean Children need foster homes
September	1992	34	Keeping litter in its place
September	1992	35	Trade route to riches	Exporting to the USA from the Caribbean Basin
September	1992	39	Latam/Caribbean economy growing says U.N. survey
September	1992	40	Youth Camp '92
September	1992	41	For your Information	Ministry of Social Development
September	1992	42	Streamlining the Public Service - productivity the key
September	1992	43	Historical Feature	Quinine- Forest cure for Malaria fever
October	1992	1	Editorial Comment
October	1992	2	Toxic waste trade
October	1992	5	The expanded programme for immunization: A Ministry of Health success story
October	1992	7	Replanting programme to save Belizean Forest
October	1992	10	Belize explores new energy sources
October	1992	15	Sun-dried fruits- A healthy substitute
October	1992	17	Fewer deaths mean fewer births
October	1992	19	Nuevas fuentes de energia en Belice
October	1992	23	Youth credit programme to boost business plans
October	1992	25	Trouble in Paradise
October	1992	27	For your Information	Ministry of Health
October	1992	28	BEL
October	1992	30	The AIDS file: Ignorance the enemy
October	1992	31	World wildlife fund wants to boost environment at World Bank
October	1992	32	Fatigue: fact or fancy
October	1992	34	Belize Institute of Management
October	1992	37	Dedicated to helping our elderly
October	1992	40	Hospital improvements benefit patients and staff
October	1992	42	Caribbean Youth Festival pushes integration
October	1992	44	Women in the workforce
October	1992	47	The road to understanding
October	1992	49	El Pilar: Rediscovering an ancient Maya Centre
November	1992	1	Editorial Comment	The Social Fracture
November	1992	2	Newsbriefs	Hot chickens need cool water; cheap termite control, insecticides can increase pest damage; Mexico says 'yes' to chemical convention; Russian brigade to leave Cuba; India proposes seawater irrigation; Argentina gives unleaded option; Haiti reels from contaminated gasoline; Baseball pitches to the world; textbooks still a sensitive subject; piracy makes a comeback; citrus forecast down; long life mango; Caricom promoting development of pharmaceutical Industry
November	1992	8	Latin America needs - and wants - Family planning
November	1992	10	Dolomite mining industry takes off
November	1992	13	Caribbean Trade Information System
November	1992	14	Better Information strategies for Caribbean Scientists
November	1992	15	Tracking Rural Poverty
November	1992	17	The Belize Zoo	A decade down the track
November	1992	19	Inicia Industria Minera en Belice
November	1992	22	Ayuda a prevenir el cholera
November	1992	24	Educated girls are the best investment
November	1992	25	land
November	1992	27	The role of the British forces in Belize
November	1992	29	Put on a Healthy Face
November	1992	32	Fisheries unit protects Belize's Marine Resources
November	1992	33	National Arts Council
November	1992	35	The Belize dance Company
November	1992	37	Belize speaks to the World
November	1992	40	For your Information	Ministry of Works
November	1992	41	Panama Canal Traffic to Double? Contingency plans considered
November	1992	42	ILO promotes equality in work force
November	1992	43	Help Prevent Cholera
November	1992	45	Ecology and Health
December	1992	1	Editorial Comment
December	1992	2	News briefs	Bahamas strapped for cash; Carioca/Cuba controversy; Jamaica moves to halt crime wave; Caribbean Sugar to earn less; World Bank promotes energy efficiency in third world; Palm storm barrier for Bangladesh; Venezuela tastes grassroots democracy; Oh beautiful oh poisoned skies; Caricom Market Briefs; Latam heroin trade explodes; Wood waste for drying timber; Guatemalan wins Nobel peace prize; World Bank promotes energy efficiency; Women guerrillas; European Community contributes; Opposition to banana expansion in Costa Rica; Honduras/Guyana sign agreement; Cuba and Venezuela sign co-operation accords; Bush out; Clinton in- Now what?; A Viateca flies to Belize; Plutonium Shipment headed this way?
December	1992	10	Providing Health Services remains a task
December	1992	13	Inland port boosts Belize Trade
December	1992	15	Belize Declares war on waste
December	1992	18	Ecology and Health
December	1992	21	Human Resources Management - An Overview
December	1992	23	Cops are back in school - to teach
December	1992	24	The Renaissance of horse racing in El Cayo
December	1992	26	Small scale crop processing: Opportunities and Benefits
December	1992	29	Belize Livestock Central Market
December	1992	31	Mundo Maya's success depends on public and private sectors
December	1992	34
December	1992	0	A time for the turtle
December	1992	36	Nuts: Multi-purpose and profitable
December	1992	38	Agricultural Diversity- Belize key to the future?
December	1992	45	Americas conference highlights dialogue key to the 1990's
December	1992	46	Guatemala Crossroads
December	1992	47	For your Information	Application for Citizenship/Residency
December	1992	48	Belize a priority for CARICAD
December	1992	0	Hurricane Preparedness Supplement 1992
January	1993	1	Editorial Comment
January	1993	2	Newsbriefs	Hubble telescope provides view of universe formation; Animal Production in warm climates; Disease free plantains; Holidays for 1993; Latin America, Pacific attract investors; Menchu pleads for peace; Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) to raise funds from lotteries; Worm-free sheep; Cassava yields set to Double?
January	1993	6	Dairy Development can boost Caribbean Farms
January	1993	7	Breaking the cycle of child abuse
January	1993	10	Private sector energy a sound option for developing countries
January	1993	12	Belizean Students at EARTH
January	1993	14	Drug threat changes face
January	1993	16	Better benefits for Open Vote Workers
January	1993	18	Soft Ball resurges in Belize
January	1993	20	Estudiantes de Belice en earth
January	1993	22	Preserving mankind's heritage
January	1993	26	Chance discovery may boost sugar industry
January	1993	29	World struggles with economic slump
January	1993	31	Papaya - A flourishing industry in Northern Belize
January	1993	33	Plans to improve childhood education
January	1993	34	Free Market will spur Cuban Economic Growth
January	1993	35	How others see us	Belize, Promoting its beauty, fears trampling by tourists
January	1993	37	Summary	Health in Belize
January	1993	42	The fight for mothers' milk in developing countries
January	1993	44	The Zoo Letter	Zoo celebrates double anniversary
January	1993	46	From Sugar Cane to charcoal
January	1993	47	Looking back at 1992	Caracol - a giant city of the maya world; Cayo's new airstrip; Crimes Commission - the search for a solution; The Belize Advisory Commission; Rio Earth - Our survival under scrutiny; Dolomite Mining Industry takes off; Serious Crime squad in action; Mundo Maya Project pushes integration
February	1993	1	Editorial Comment
February	1993	2	Newsbriefs	New head for B.I.S; Bicycles take the lead; U.S. Population growth; Free baby food banned; Jamaica, Cuba strengthen ties; Havana moves on debt crisis; Guatemalan refugees head for home; Clinton, Salinas pledge co-operation; Ozone hole gets bigger; US nervous on Panama Canal; Guyana drops visas; contests promote children's day
February	1993	6	Fisheries programme links Caricom Countries
February	1993	8	Royal tombs rewrite Maya History
February	1993	12	Belize promotes basic technology for small farmers
February	1993	14	Cuba and Caricom	Prospects and Risks
February	1993	21	Striking a balance between people and environment
February	1993	22	Rules to be observed within the National Parks systems
February	1993	24	Waste ban plea for developing countries
February	1993	26	Breeding goats for intensive management
February	1993	28	The Belize Fishing Industry
February	1993	30	Villagers and Government fight infertile soils
February	1993	33	Conservation the keynote to Belize meetings
February	1993	35	Boy meets girl - Belize Zoo style
February	1993	37	The Belize Archives preserving our past
February	1993	38	The Belize Archives Act, 1984
February	1993	40	Teenage births - A rising problem in Caribbean/Latam
February	1993	44	Youth Development targeted/for improvements
February	1993	46	El creciente problema de partos por jovenes en el caribe y America Latina
March/April	1993	1	Editorial Comment
March/April	1993	2	Newsbriefs	Belize leads the region with new directory; Brits eye Cuba for opportunities; U.S gives business tips; Protection of Natural Resources; Shrub and tree seeds available; US/MEXICO on border issues; Caribbean agriculture - Problem ahead?; Tougher turtle protection; Honduras fights aids epidemic; Changes to USAID predicted; U.S cigarette tax to fund health plan?; Changes suggested for Latam legal system; Drug prevention is everyone's fight; Biotechnology to improve cassava; El Salvador media pushes for freedom; Hi-tech space gear looks at ancient history
March/April	1993	9	Co-operation the key to drugs control
March/April	1993	10	Clinton endorses Belize drug summit
March/April	1993	11	Drug Abuse - everybody's problem
March/April	1993	13	Three phase rehab for drug addicts
March/April	1993	15	Passive Smoking kills
March/April	1993	17	Meeting charts anti-drug tactics
March/April	1993	18	producing for market needs
March/April	1993	24	The Belize City infrastructural projects
March/April	1993	26	Colombia River Forest Reserve
March/April	1993	28	Tourism and Agriculture - Harmony not conflict
March/April	1993	31	El Tourismo y la Agricultura - Harmonia no conflicto
March/April	1993	34	Dangriga Museum	Links to past and future
March/April	1993	36	For your Information	Stop illegal fires
March/April	1993	37	Prospecting for green gold
March/April	1993	40	Earthworms big business
March/April	1993	43	Policing the past
March/April	1993	44	Coastal Zone Management - a plan for survival
March/April	1993	48	A new television programme
May	1993	1	Editorial Comment
May	1993	2	Newsbriefs	Hemisphere seeks firearms control; Spanish T.V. news gets Latam boost; Costa Rica to get artifacts back; Conservation campaign targets Latam/Pacific; Marigolds help in fight against Malaria; Salvador to sack human rights abusers; Mexico fights corruption with rewards to Police; Investment in Cuba set for a boom; 1993 children's festival of arts; North America history gets a shake-up; Nicaragua seeks help from O.A.S; Skin cancer warning; more funds sought for marine sanctuaries; sky high diamonds; South America rethinks domestic violence; Honduras moves on child selling claims; Venezuela safe Haven for dirty money; Commission investigates Honduras corruption; Transmission line construction begins
May	1993	9	Freedom, Justice and Dignity
May	1993	10	Britain's Defence Cooperation with Belize. Text of British Government's parliamentary Statement
May	1993	11	British High Commissioner's Statement on Britain Defence Cooperation
May	1993	12	Satellites Help save rain forests
May	1993	14	Child Survival - the role of family planning
May	1993	16	Family planning and the control of STD's
May	1993	17	Radio Station Benefits from government new media policy
May	1993	18	The Lome Convention
May	1993	21	First Central American Conference for experts on drug issues calls for increased community participation
May	1993	24	The Belize Government's position on the evolution of the British Forces role in Belize
May	1993	25	Statement from the Office of the Prime Minister
May	1993	26	Tropical Diseases on the rise
May	1993	27	Primera conferencia centro Americana para exertos sobre asuntos de drogas pide aumentada participacion comunitaria
May	1993	30	Museums need support to survive
May	1993	31	Youth the Target for Y.W.C.A Programmes
May	1993	31	Biofuels - the neglected option
May	1993	37	Industry sector strategy - Belize Ministry of Economic Development
May	1993	41	Caribbean Development Bank
May	1993	44	Slavery - the reality of forced labour today
May	1993	46	Pirates, Baymen or Slaves
June/July	1993	1	Editorial Comment
June/July	1993	2	Newsbriefs	Panama centre to research rain; Male contraceptive from papaya seed; Forest loss tied to population increase; Jamaica eyes European Market; Caribbean Paradise or save haven for crimes?; Machismo helps breed aids; U.S agrees to sign Rio Earth Summit Treaty; Menchu calls for end to Guatemala war; C.A Presidents agree on toxic waste ban; Nicaragua, Colombia dispute island territories; Cuba battles eye disease with world help; World environment day looks at effect of poverty; Caribbean Tourists targeted by satellite; Latam artifacts ban extended; Rotary International Lobbies for stronger U.N.; Opium curse spreads through the Americas; Maya tombs found at Caracol, Copan; U.S to reduce Sugar quota level; Families essential to society says UN Chief; Che Guevara honoured by Paraguay; U.N. to monitor Salvadoran election
June/July	1993	10	Belize Games - celebrating excellence
June/July	1993	35	Colombian Drug lords are now money experts
June/July	1993	36	Belize's National Culture Policy
June/July	1993	16	Belize Auto Industry	Gives local and export benefits
June/July	1993	18	International year of indigenous people
June/July	1993	20	Free Media - Life blood of democracy
June/July	1993	21	Media and Reform
June/July	1993	23	New Government for Belize
June/July	1993	27	Acceptance the key to overcoming disabilities
June/July	1993	30	Tourism Investment	getting value for our dollar
June/July	1993	32
June/July	1993	32	Belize - U.S. Tax agreement
June/July	1993	14	Pragmatic Diplomacy
June/July	1993	38	The Art of Dance: The Belize Dance Company
June/July	1993	41	Portfolio - Mina Barcenas Jimenez
June/July	1993	44	Mundo Maya
June/July	1993	46	Tombs and Texts: New Discoveries at Caracol
August/September	1993	1	Editorial Comment
August/September	1993	2	Newsbriefs	CBI States claim NAFTA favours Mexico; Latam Court reforms key to Democracy; Honduras targeted for trashed tyres; Beating cashew mildew; Software piracy costing Billions; Toucan Match Revival; Better U.S/Cuba phone links ahead; Don't forget sweet potatoes
August/September	1993	6	Free Education Policy
August/September	1993	8	Flood, Tempest and Drought
August/September	1993	12	The Climate System
August/September	1993	16	Euromarket controls upset Banana Imports
August/September	1993	21	Ecopaper	a by-product which may help save the environment
August/September	1993	23	Understanding Organic Farming
August/September	1993	26	Energy Solutions	is solar the way to go?
August/September	1993	28	Anaemia - the neglected killer
August/September	1993	29	Development: Realizing our rights
August/September	1993	31	Women in Belize: The feminisation of Poverty
August/September	1993	36	The Female Migrant	low-paid, low-status and largely invisible
August/September	1993	38	Integration Update	Colombia/Venezuela move closer
August/September	1993	40	A Legacy - Columbia River Forest Reserve
August/September	1993	42	Belizean Wildlife
August/September	1993	45	Xunantunich: Archaeology and Tourism
October	1993	0	The Belize Defence Force to Assume full responsibility of defence on 1 January 1994
October	1993	1	Editorial Comment
October	1993	2	Newsbriefs	Latam tax systems more efficient; Gene Therapy to replace drug treatment; Latam Nations try to save environment; Medicos Endorse call for smoking ban; Belize on Royal tour list; Guatemala targets corrupt congress; Colombia rated unsafe destination; Is Cuba on the edge?; Jamaica Tourism Boom; Team effort the key to archaeological success; Panama Canal Panel; U.S demand reduction key to LATAM drugs control;
October	1993	6	Nuclear waste in the Caribbean
October	1993	7	Buy Caribbean- the campaign continues
October	1993	9	Tourism - towards 2000
October	1993	12	Coconuts	a gift from the tree of life
October	1993	19	Coconut History
October	1993	20	Coconut Facts
October	1993	21	Rockview Hospital in dire straits
October	1993	24	The National Assembly of Belize 1993-1998
October	1993	26	Urban Housing - a clear priority
October	1993	28	Habitat Protection - reef and birdlife to benefit
October	1993	30	Grand Corruption
October	1993	35	Stress - The twentieth century disease
October	1993	37	Human Rights in the Caribbean
October	1993	39	Maya Ceramics - rebirth of a cottage industry
October	1993	41	Belizean Wildlife
October	1993	44	Old Pottery, New Ideas: Pre-Columbian Maya polychrome ceramics
November/December	1993	0	Editorial Comment
November/December	1993	2	Newsbriefs	Belize swears in new Governor General; Jamaica to get Ethanol Factory; Menchu clashes with Guatemalan Government; Warmer Earth boom or bust?; Drug traffickers going underwater; U.S Pesticide export ban proposed; Cuban shortages force changes; Biology beats chemistry in developing countries; IDB boosts support for Brazil projects; Record el nino begins to fade; regional ports need modernization; Media's role in Health discussed in Panama; Refugee women to benefit from U.N agency move;
November/December	1993	8	Literacy in Belize
November/December	1993	10	AIDS War - the battle continues
November/December	1993	13	Saving the forest
November/December	1993	18	Belize Address to the U.N.
November/December	1993	23	Belize Youth Conservation Corps (B.Y.C.C.) promotes life skills
November/December	1993	26	Water - means life and health
November/December	1993	30	Immunization
November/December	1993	32	The Business plan - a guide for success
November/December	1993	36	Profile: Edison "Sepherino" Coleman	"there is nothing like hearing the applause of a good audience
November/December	1993	38	Maya Mountains Expedition
November/December	1993	39	Belizean Wildlife
November/December	1993	42	Objects of Desire - protecting cultural heritage
November/December	1993	47	International Children's day of Broadcasting
November/December	1993	48	Belizean Honoured	U.N. appointment for Cynthia Henry
January/February	1994	0	Editorial Comment	Belize begins 1994 with a boom!
January/February	1994	2	Newsbriefs	Clinton praises Belize; Belize Defence Force Promotions; Undergrad Scholarships; Garifuna for beginners; guns for cash; IDB sponsors study of southern highway; Governor General named scout patron; Commission of inquiry meets with senior public officers; Minister of Immigration view law on citizenship and nationality; Oil spill report triggers quick response from the department of Environment and fisheries; Second Bi-Lateral meeting between Belize and Guatemala; Hospital Technicians get new centre
January/February	1994	8	Royal Visit
January/February	1994	10	Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth
January/February	1994	12	Economic Management protection and development
January/February	1994	14	Changing of the Guard
January/February	1994	18	Belize Sugar Industry
January/February	1994	21	Minister of Education Announces new examinations
January/February	1994	22	The Belize Family Life Association
January/February	1994	25	New direction of integration in Central America
January/February	1994	30	TACA: Central America's Multinational Pioneer
January/February	1994	34	Ministry of Agriculture Works on plan to increase production
January/February	1994	36	Profile: Brigadier-General Alan Usher
January/February	1994	38	The Untold Story
January/February	1994	41	Belize Produces- Child rights for children
January/February	1994	42	Youth Development
January/February	1994	43	"Hilltop" - a case history
January/February	1994	44	Belizean Wildlife	The Spider Monkey of Belize
January/February	1994	46	24 Hour Push	Brits finish Rockview work
January/February	1994	48	Banana Growers Accused of Negligence
January/February	1994	49	San Pedro gets First School
March/April	1994	0	Editorial Comment	Government and Private sector join hands
March/April	1994	2	Newsbriefs	Belize/Guatemala meeting on forestry underscores co-operation; Teach disabled youths a skill; New Canadian High Commissioner for Belize; Belize becomes a signatory to international sugar agreement; Cabinet approves $30 million water project for San Pedro; Ministry of Tourism takes tough action against crime in isla bonita; Mexico ranks 4th in world population; A new name but few new powers; Belize City Hospital Auxiliary donates equipment; Aids Hotline; Kuwaiti government to provide US $ 10.5 million for Southern Highway
March/April	1994	5	Belize's Democracy, youth but robust	Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II
March/April	1994	8	Neatf Hammers out concrete development proposals
March/April	1994	13	Toledo Cocoa Growers Association (TCGA) makes first cocoa shipment
March/April	1994	16	Government uproots corruption
March/April	1994	18	First Joint Royal Visit to Belize
March/April	1994	20	Profile	Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
March/April	1994	23	Safe water: lesson from the barrio
March/April	1994	24	Income Tax: A source of Revenue
March/April	1994	26	For your Information	Income Tax Department
March/April	1994	27	Reviving an ancient trade
March/April	1994	30	Here comes the sun
March/April	1994	32	Belizean Owls
March/April	1994	33	Belizean Chronicles	Drunken Jake by Myrna Manzanares
March/April	1994	37	Belize gets new Anglican Bishop
March/April	1994	0	Decision 1994	U.D.P wins Municipal Elections
May	1994	0	Editorial Comment	Belize to ride through a rocky financial road
May	1994	2	Newsbriefs	Deputy British Foreign Minister visits Belize; Bowand offers training for women; Task force on accountability to hold public hearing; Belize to open tourism office in Italy; forest department personnel improve fire-fighting skills; St. Margaret's bed and breakfast committee receive UNDP grant; BDF/BFB joint exercise; Caricom reaffirms approach on NAFTA; Travel Advisory; Government launches family services division; U.S. calls for new approach to fighting poverty; Malaria vaccine could by developed soon;
May	1994	6		"No compromise on Belize's Sanctity and territorial integrity" - Dean Barrow, Minister of Foreign Affairs
May	1994	8	1994/95 Fiscal year Budget
May	1994	14	Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in Belize
May	1994	17	Profile	Rev. Sylvestre Donato Romero Palma
May	1994	18	Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends note of protest to European Union
May	1994	19	Women should choose their own path without prejudice says Minister Faith Babb
May	1994	21	Women on the move
May	1994	22	Lauren Da Mawnin
May	1994	24	Jason Expedition V
May	1994	27	Chocolate bar from Belizean Cocoa sold in the U.K.
May	1994	29	Belizean Chronicles	Pix Mi Noh Pix Mi
May	1994	33	Ministry of Housing introduces mobile home
June	1994	0	Editorial Comment	Citrus Industry Prepares for an invasion
June	1994	2	Newsbriefs	PM, US Ambassador dedicate youth hostel; Governor General holds audience with her majesty; British consultants give NADCC a good report card; Belize and Arab rep. of Egypt establish Diplomatic relations; Colombian President elected as OAS SEC. GEN.; IDB grants $2.5 million for aids education programmes; World's poor have gained in 20 years, but unevenly
June	1994	4	New Petrographic analysis on jade head
June	1994	5	Top Belize officials participate in summit of the Americas Discussions
June	1994	6	New pests threaten Belize Citrus Industry
June	1994	10	Spotlight on the Ministry of Health and Sports
June	1994	14	Belize at an Economic Crossroad
June	1994	17	Belizean's Exodus to the U.S creates feeble family structure
June	1994	20	Profile	The Belizean Advisor
June	1994	22	The Caribbean Development Bank - An Instrument of Integration
June	1994	24	Caricom Foreign Ministers Chart Course for the Future
June	1994	26	BRC contributing to Education
June	1994	29	Belizean Chronicles	The Embarrassed Bakerman
June	1994	33	Belizean Youths acquire new skills
July	1994	0	Editorial Comment	B.I.S taps on first Online Service
July	1994	0	Newsbriefs	NAM Foreign Ministers urge Belize and Guatemala to negotiate; child Maintenance allowance increase; Three offences and you are locked for life; Italian Ambassador presents credentials; Belize competes for Association of Caribbean States headquarters; Good news for Belizean Cane Farmer!; Female Supervisor for printing Department; Belize to improve Marine Management; First Junior Achievement test;
July	1994	6	Britain Underscores commitment for Belize's Security
July	1994	9	Belize Online
July	1994	12	Computers in Education
July	1994	15	So, who will take care of the Refugees?
July	1994	18	Profile:	Amelia Reid - "Tamales Lady"
July	1994	20	Farming Corner	Farming practices that help soil fertility and water management
July	1994	21	Striking a balance between development and the environment
July	1994	23	Small Islands action plan
July	1994	27	The Man who saved El Salvador
July	1994	29	Belizean Chronicles	The Mysterious Ruin by Maria Chable
July	1994	33	Fighting Stress
August	1994	0	Editorial Comment	A face-lift for the old capital
August	1994	0	Newsbriefs	IDB approves $ 1.3 million to help small business in Belize; PAHO gives $114,000 to ministry of health; Department of Women Affairs to increase awareness of Sexual Harassment; Fighting Malaria in Cayo; Belizeans now have a right to access Official information; Belize to be the Centre of Scientific studies; Government allocates $ 9.9 million to purchase equipment for new hospital; Hot - 2000 Youth skills camp; OAS approves US $50,000 for Belize Youth Fund; Oral Vaccines against canine rabies; Breaking the sugar production record; BYDC Graduates 25; First Day Care Centre for Mesopotamia
August	1994	7	Ministry of Home Affairs Launches "Crime Fight Foundation"
August	1994	8	Operation TAG so far successful… In the reduction of Gang Violence
August	1994	10	Belize gets 1993 Economic Report Card
August	1994	13	Modernizing the Old Capital
August	1994	19	Profile Elda Gutierrez - "An outstanding teacher"
August	1994	21	Gift for Belize from British Forces
August	1994	22	Kings Children Home
August	1994	24	Farming Corner	Vesicular Stomatitis What is it?
August	1994	25	New Defence Bonds to fund BDF Expansion
August	1994	26	Dietary and Exercise relationships
August	1994	29	Belizean Chronicles	An encounter with Tata Duende
August	1994	33	Our birds of Prey
September/October	1994	0	Editorial Comment
September/October	1994	2	Newsbriefs	Prime Minister Esquivel expresses sorrow at the lost of life in St Lucia; Colonel Arthurs moves to the helm of the B.D.F; First Belizean Internet; New US Ambassador hails Belize as a multiparty democracy; Belize participates in Japan/Caricom Meeting; UCB and working partners sign agreement; Belize makes mark at population conference; Promoting the Stan Creek District; ILO Senior Specialists visit Belize; Ambassador Martinez presents credentials to Venezuelan President; New discoveries on Semi-conductors could revolutionize computer industry;
September/October	1994	7	Caricom Education Ministers Examine the Region's Education Programmes
September/October	1994	10	Social Security Poised for the Future
September/October	1994	15	"Social Security Board to improve the quality of service.."
September/October	1994	18	September Celebrations Pictorial
September/October	1994	20	Profile	Sharon Dominguez - Queen of the Bay
September/October	1994	22	Meeting the needs of Sarteneja
September/October	1994	25	Belize School Canteen Association
September/October	1994	27	"Tourism…You make it happened"
September/October	1994	30	Farming Corner	Pesticide Poisoning - signs and symptoms
September/October	1994	31	Latin America: Women Food Producers	Contributions underestimated and under-recorded
September/October	1994	33	Belizean Chronicles	Miss Jane's Firewood
September/October	1994	37	Integracion by Julio Alvarado
November/December	1994	0	Editorial Comment	Belizean Women claiming their place in society
November/December	1994	2	Governor General Christmas Message
November/December	1994	3	Prime Minister's Christmas message
November/December	1994	4	Newsbriefs	Youth start plan; P.M tour to Europe; IMF Team report; Belize signs San Jose Declaration; Upgrading the Southern Highway; Twenty residents of Benque become home owners; New measures to deal with tourist offenders; Nationwide survey to assess extent of iodine deficiencies; Minister of lands issues lots in Caye Caulker; New Ambassador to Belize; Lynam College Opens;
November/December	1994	9	Mexican President-Elect praises high level of dialogue between Belize and Mexico
November/December	1994	11	The Social Integration of Women in Belize
November/December	1994	12	Women at work
November/December	1994	17	Profile	Miss Belize - Debbie Wade
November/December	1994	18	Prime Minister visits troops in Haiti
November/December	1994	20	Xmas traditions in Belize
November/December	1994	22	Belmopan High School Producing Responsible Leaders
November/December	1994	24	Peace and Development for Central America
November/December	1994	27	A Hero's Welcome
November/December	1994	29	Farming Corner:	Do you know when your cow is in heat?
November/December	1994	30	Government Programmes and Projects Alleviate Poverty
November/December	1994	33	Belizean Chronicles	Baby-Lady in the Pine Ridge by Myrna Manzanares
November/December	1994	37	Fact Sheet:	Caribbean Community
January	1995	0	Editorial Comment	Survival of the fittest
January	1995	0	Newsbriefs	Belizeans to pay less Income Tax ; Ministry of Education to with draw daily management of schools; U.N approves proposal of work closer with Caricom; Belize and Vietnam to work closer; Belize ranks on the top list of free nations; Judiciary concerned about high crime in Belize; Library dedicated to Leo Bradley; Politicians to make financial declaration; Strong crime bill for Belize; WASA inaugurates new office complex; Committee on Offshore Service appointed; BDF change of command
January	1995	6	B.D.F. In the News
January	1995	7	Belize adjusts policies to survive new global trade
January	1995	12	AIDS: A killer in Belize
January	1995	17	The Cabinet and Ministers of State
January	1995	18	CARICOM to capitalize on Prime Minister Esquivel's Leadership
January	1995	21	Food of the Gods
January	1995	23	D.F.C Contributing to the Belizean Economy
January	1995	25	The Caribbean Single Market and Economy Exploding the Barriers
January	1995	29	Belizean Chronicles	The Passing of the Way
January	1995	33	Belize hosts U.S Team of Black Scuba Divers
February/March	1995	0	Editorial Comment
February/March	1995	2	Newsbriefs	No Antagonistic feelings for Public Officers; Health Posts for remote villages in Toledo; Minister of National Security Appoints Steering Committee; Costa Rica wants to strengthen relations with Belize; Belize gets full honours at EC Conference in Panama; New Photo-polymer System for Government Printing Department; Support Group Launched; Belize Youth Start Plan is a Model for the region; Belmopan Basketball and Tennis court to be upgraded; Doe to Monitor littering of Highways ; Travel Advisory
February/March	1995	6	Chocolate from local cocoa gets award
February/March	1995	7	First OAS meeting in Belize
February/March	1995	9	Caricom - Leaders seek common approach to respond to free trade challenges
February/March	1995	14	Government to introduce Belizeans Land Entitlement
February/March	1995	16	Orange Walk resident gives his heart to youths
February/March	1995	21	Breast Cancer in Belize
February/March	1995	24	Belizean Institutions gear up for NAFTA
February/March	1995	27	Dragons in control of Belize City
February/March	1995	30	The Caricom Single Market (part 2)
February/March	1995	34	Students Column	The return of the Legends by Melissa Castillo
February/March	1995	37	Edison "Seferino" Coleman
April/May	1995	0	Editorial Comment	Belize: the axle for Caribbean and Central American Co-operation
April/May	1995	2	Newsbriefs	Med fly under control; No privatization of Printing Department says P.S. Tillett, Ministry of Housing helps the poor; New Dental Clinic for Mesopotamia; Double Head Cabbage dedicates school; Nurses complete training in critical care; More Police Officers for Belize; 600 Belizeans in Corozal receive house lots; Special status for exports companies; Austria sends envoy to Belize; Government gives boost to youth start plan; Mr. Gordon Baker is Britain's new High Commissioner to Belize
April/May	1995	6	Belizean Trade Delegation makes successful trip to the U.S.
April/May	1995	8	The Belize Indigenous Training Institute - A step Towards Integration
April/May	1995	13	New Land Ownership Programme focuses on Belizeans
April/May	1995	15	"Devaluation is an illogical step to the solution of our problem"	Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel
April/May	1995	17	Prime Minister Esquivel's Mission
April/May	1995	18	Holy Week Celebrations in Benque Viejo Del Carmen
April/May	1995	20	Profile:	Mr. Morris Flowers "…Keeping our highways neat and trimmed"
April/May	1995	21	Ministries Round-up
April/May	1995	27	Corozalenos reach back to their Ancestors
April/May	1995	32	Government to implement increment freeze for Public Officers
April/May	1995	34	Students' Column
April/May	1995	35	Healthy teeth for Belize
April/May	1995	37	Camel Trophy Mundo Maya 95
June/July	1995	0	Editorial Comment	Suriname, new member of Caricom
June/July	1995	2	Newsbriefs	Government to build 300 homes in Belize City; Belize's U.S Sugar quota is increased; National Health Plan for Belize; 1st Int'l Symposium of Maya Archaeology; Immigration portfolio goes to Ministry of Foreign Affairs; New Dredge for Belize City; New Health Posts; Contacts for Belizeans Handicraft; CDB Meeting; Mundo Maya Meeting; Standing Committee Meeting; Belize on U.N Committee; Minister of Trade to Cuba; Stann Creek Road extension grant; U.S.A Belize Meeting; Credentials Presented; Youth Ministers' Meeting
June/July	1995	6	Southern Highway Project
June/July	1995	7	Belize Export Processing Zone Development
June/July	1995	8	The Role of the Central Emergency Organization
June/July	1995	10	Met- The Hurricane Trackers
June/July	1995	12	Memories of Hattie
June/July	1995	14	Belize Taps Niche Market Abroad
June/July	1995	16	Mundo Maya Camel Trophy
June/July	1995	18	Profile	Mrs. Carda Sabal
June/July	1995	20	Agriculture Officials Launch Medfly Eradication Programme
June/July	1995	21	People and the Medfly
June/July	1995	24	The Right to a Future	A situation analysis of children in Belize
June/July	1995	26	The University College of Belize: Bringing together archaeology and education
June/July	1995	28	Belizean Chronicles	Tek Mi No Tek Mi by Myrna Manzanares
August	1995	0	Editorial Comment
August	1995	2	Newbriefs	DPM in Virginia; U.S Major General visit; Mexico Donates Police Patrol Cars; IICA's Regional Centre; Social Investment Fund; Credentials Presented; Summer Programmes; Central Statistical Office Release; Labour Meeting; Governor General Booklet; Students participate in Self-Aid Programme; Belize-Cuba; Police Workshop; IDB Mission in Belize
August	1995	5	Belize Sugar Industry Limited - Moving Forward
August	1995	7	Belize Sugar Industry- The Transfer of majority ownership;
August	1995	8	Prime Minister Address Honorable Manuel Esquivel	Handing over ceremony -B.S.I. - Tower Hill
August	1995	10	Belize and Mexico Sign Agreement
August	1995	13	Belize and Mexico Consolidate Bi-Lateral Relations
August	1995	14	Belmopan - 25 years Later
August	1995	15	Personality of the Month	Edward A. Panting
August	1995	17	Adoption - An Eye Opener
August	1995	19	The European Union in Belize
August	1995	21	Belize Heads off to Beijing
August	1995	22	Belizean Chronicles	Justice for all
September/October	1995	0	Editorial Comment
September/October	1995	2	September Greetings from the Prime Minister
September/October	1995	3	Newsbriefs	24 hour purified water supply for Bullet Tree Falls; New Ambassador Accredited; Belize plays active role in OAS; Government abolish appeals to Privy Council; Singapore Police visit Belize; U.S Army commander calls on Prime Minister; Minister Babb addresses Beijing Conference; Exodus in Belize; Cuban Agriculture Officials visits Belize; Belize Promoted in Latin American Fiesta ; Citrus Production record broken; CYDC Steering Committee appointed; Bradley's Launches Pelican 35; Talks on Belize/Guatemala in Caye Caulker
September/October	1995	7	Deputy Prime Minister Barrow calls on OAS to help small economies
September/October	1995	9	The O.A.S
September/October	1995	10	Historical Opening of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital
September/October	1995	15	D.O.E holds second symposium on the Environment
September/October	1995	16	Government to implement VAT
September/October	1995	17	New Benefits for Belizeans Workers
September/October	1995	18	September Celebration Pictorial
September/October	1995	20	Government keeps promise to ex-gang members
September/October	1995	23	Placing youths at the centre of development
September/October	1995	27	University for Peace to Train Cadre of Belizean Professionals
September/October	1995	29	Foreign Minister Barrow delivers statement to the U.N
September/October	1995	32	The Wildlife Protection Act
September/October	1995	33	A Basket of Surprises	by Beverly Sylvester
September/October	1995	37	Ill-used and abused	by Ed. A. Panting
November/December	1995	0	Editorial Comment	GOB…new Traffic Management Plan
November/December	1995	2	Governor General's Christmas Message
November/December	1995	3	Prime Minister Christmas Message
November/December	1995	4	Newsbriefs	Belize City Port to undergo expansion; Deputy Prime Minister attends ACS meeting in Guatemala; Belize College of Agriculture students briefed on Development; Salvadoran Delegation observes Belize's human rights; CARICOM Doctors to work with Belizean counterparts; Police Mobility increased, New Water System for Sittee River; Local Health System for Benque Viejo; William Quan and Company donates fishing gear to CYDP; Programmes between Belize and Mexico reviewed; Ministry of Agriculture promotes contract farming; Douglas Flood victims return home; Pilot projects to test viability of YSP; Korea's Ambassador presents credentials; New National Stadium is Inaugurated;
November/December	1995	8	Agriculture Officials brace the country against Avian Influenza
November/December	1995	12	Stop Measles Campaign
November/December	1995	15	Cover Story	Seat belt to become mandatory for drivers and passengers
November/December	1995	20	National Youth Policy	Government recognizes youths' role in developing Belize
November/December	1995	23	New Land Information Centre to facilitate Land Distribution and Development
November/December	1995	25	Mining in Belize
November/December	1995	27	British Aid in Belize
November/December	1995	28	Music Industry	The Magnificent Trio
November/December	1995	29	Government Anti-crime programme successful major crimes decline by 31%
November/December	1995	30	The Forest Planning and Management Project (FPMP)
November/December	1995	33	Picture in the News
November/December	1995	0	Hurricane Preparedness supplement 1995
January/February	1996	0	Editorial Comment	The cry for reform
January/February	1996	2	Newsbriefs	Kudos for the security forces; Minister of Energy approves Offshore Agreement; Dangriga Production Oasis is launched; New Bank Act becomes effective on New Year's Day; U.S supports Belize's anti-drug efforts; 4-H holds graduation; CARICOM chief of staff meet in Belize; Prime Minister Esquivel participates in Central American Summit; Operation Unidas successful; Taiwanese High Ranking Officials visit Belize; Requiem Mass for former Venezuelan Foreign Minister; National Agriculture and Trade Show 1996; Symposium on the livestock industry
January/February	1996	6	Government approves revised policy for Permanent Residency
January/February	1996	7	Belizean Handicrafts gain access to U.S Market
January/February	1996	11	Police Launch New Internal Division
January/February	1996	13	Prime Minister New Year's Message
January/February	1996	15	The Social Investment Fund	A government strategy to reduce poverty
January/February	1996	17	Profile:	Donato Reyes
January/February	1996	19	The Central Bank of Belize
January/February	1996	21	Give a child a family!
January/February	1996	24	An overview of the livestock industry
January/February	1996	25	IICA inaugurates office in Belize
January/February	1996	27	Belizean Chronicles	Arbol de Lagrimas by T. Reneau
January/February	1996	29	Pictures in the news
March/April	1996	0	Editorial Comment
March/April	1996	2	Newsbrief	CARICOM rejects Helm-Burton Bill; New Water System for Placencia and Seine Bight; Belize to get Labour Information system; Baron Bliss relative visits Belize; Deputy Prime Minister inaugurates Belize's Consulate in the Dominican Republic; CATIE Specialist visits Belize; Belmopan Family receives new home; Forest Department host Scientific Workshop; Fourth training programme for youths; First Height Census a Success; B.D.F Helps Police Youth Corps; U.S Company to purchase Belizean Products; OIRSA Officials visit Belize; National Team reviews Poverty Report; The Queen Honors seven Belizeans; OAS Official conducts fact-finding mission in Belize
March/April	1996	6	Belize goes offshore banking
March/April	1996	8	Tough Anti-Money laundering law for Belize
March/April	1996	11	Decline of the economy arrested	Belize now on its way to recovery
March/April	1996	17	Major Poultry Producers chisel out plan to fight deadly chicken diseases
March/April	1996	19	Useful Figures
March/April	1996	20	Give your heart to a child
March/April	1996	21	First Tourism Summit to be held in Belize
March/April	1996	22	Unregistered persons who collect VAT are subject to a $10,000 fine
March/April	1996	23	B.C.A Produces Biogas from Human Waste
March/April	1996	24	Increasing Public Awareness on child Abuse Prevention
March/April	1996	26	National Plant Service Brought up to Mark
March/April	1996	28	The Gang Truce	One year after
March/April	1996	31	The Causeways of Caracol
March/April	1996	33	Printing Department celebrates 125 th Birthday
May/June	1996	0	Editorial Comment	The WTO: A watchdog for international trade
May/June	1996	2	Newsbrief	Prime Minister Esquivel attends inauguration of new Taiwanese President; Prime Minister Esquivel appoints task force for the Dept. of Correction; Minister of Economic Development discusses Belize's development constraints; Belize accredits first Ambassador to Jamaica; Belize improves agriculture strategy; Tourists to pay Conservation fee; O.A.S donates computers to Sacred Heart College; The Coastal Zone Management Project is reviewed; FAO provides grant for plant certification programme; Belize represented at the 49 World Health Assembly in Geneva; Technical Committee on Land Planning is appointed; First tourism summit for Belize; Human Rights Commission to hold series of workshops; Disabilities Week observed; Deputy Prime Minister leads delegation to Caricom Foreign Ministers meeting; U.S Embassy presents computers to DPP; CTU helps members to meet challenges of new technology; Social Investment Board of Governors hold firs meeting; U.S businesses interested in Belizean wooden furniture
May/June	1996	7	Central American leaders acknowledge advance of Peace and Democracy in the region
May/June	1996	9	Preparing Belize Against Hurricanes
May/June	1996	10	National Agriculture and Trade Show '96
May/June	1996	11	Ministry of Works creating our transportation network
May/June	1996	12	Unprecedented Management Plan for Columbia and Maya Mountain Reserves
May/June	1996	18	National Health Plan for Belize
May/June	1996	20	Belize Learns The Art Of International Trade
May/June	1996	23	Independence Village gets new Police Barracks
May/June	1996	24	Belize Enforces PACT for the Environment
May/June	1996	26	Developing a Competitive Edge - A look to the future
May/June	1996	28	Protect your Children Against Chickenpox
May/June	1996	29	Picture in the News
July/August	1996	0	Editorial Comment	Free Trade… No turning back… Brighter opportunities for Belize
July/August	1996	2	Newsbriefs	Prime Minister delegation to Encuentro 96; EU approves $265,000 for new design of Hummingbird Highway; National Assembly on six-week recess; Belize active in women development discussion; Unusual artifact of Maya God found in Orange Walk District; Belize and Cuba sign agreement to fight drug trafficking; Police week observed; Belizean Ambassador tops poll as judge for U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea; Belize and Solvak Republic establish diplomatic relations; Phase 1 of the Stann Creek Oasis Programme is completed; Joint Belize-Mexico Malaria Programme is launched; Ministry of Agriculture issues notice on the importation of animals; Workshop on the conservation of the region's biodiversity held in Belmopan; Mesoamerican Biological Corridors Project; Used tyres and clothing not allowed in transit through Mexico
July/August	1996	6	Belizeans to benefit from $5.0 million Electrification Programme
July/August	1996	7	Belize Kuwait cement relations with $10 million loan for airport expansion
July/August	1996	8	The Belizean economy on solid ground New Government Projects to be launched
July/August	1996	12	Greater Opportunities for Disable Children
July/August	1996	15	The History of CARICOM
July/August	1996	17	Caricom Single Market and Economy	An enlarge market … of 7 million people a combined GDP of US $13 billion dollars
July/August	1996	18	Celebrating 30 years of Pageantry in Belize
July/August	1996	21	Profile:	Ms. Juliet Vera, a "Belizean Dynamo
July/August	1996	23	CAIM ready to invest over US$26 Million in Central America
July/August	1996	24	The Impact of Climate change for Belize
July/August	1996	28	Oirsa: Facilitating the region's Agricultural Development
July/August	1996	30	Prime School Curriculum under review by Education Ministry
July/August	1996	33	Dangriga Bustling with activity
July/August	1996	35	The Banana Industry in Belize buy Belizean Products .. Buy Belizean
July/August	1996	37	Prime Minister Visit to Bacalar; Mexico (pictorial)
September-November	1996	0	Government's First Official Web Site
September-November	1996	2	San Pedro's New Water System Inaugurated
September-November	1996	5	Police Welcomes New Commissioner
September-November	1996	7	A bridge to the Caribbean	Interview with Prime Minister Esquivel
September-November	1996	9	GOB protects Belizean Interest…Buying a vehicle in U.S.
September-November	1996	12	Government launches TIPS to upgrade Belize's Trading capacity and competitiveness
September-November	1996	15	Belize and Mexico promote "Health without Borders"
September-November	1996	17	Developing a Population Policy in Belize
September-November	1996	19	September Celebrations in Belize City
September-November	1996	20	Government and Unions agree to Salary and Compensation Package
September-November	1996	22	The summit of Nations - An effort to eradicate hunger in the world
September-November	1996	25	15 years caring of the eye of Belize
September-November	1996	27	September Celebration in San Pedro
September-November	1996	28	September Celebration in Punta Gorda
September-November	1996	29	Belize Bureau of Standards
September-November	1996	31	September Celebrations in Benque Viejo
September-November	1996	32	CARDI's role in Belize's Agricultural Development
September-November	1996	34	September Celebrations in Corozal
September-November	1996	35	September Celebrations in Dangriga
September-November	1996	36	September Celebrations in Orange Walk
September-November	1996	37	UNICEF working for the Development of Belizean Children
September-November	1996	39	The Inexperienced Hunter by Ernesto Cal
September-November	1996	0	Hurricane Preparedness supplement 1996
January	2005	1	Editorial	A Positive View
January	2005	3	Women Shaping Belize's Future	Michelle Arana, Carla Barnett, Karen Bevans, Beidget Garbutt Cullerton, Florence Dillett, Hon. Sylvia Flores, Senator Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Nurse Margaret Juan, Maureen Leslie, Lois Young
January	2005	7	Energy
January	2005	9	Onion	local onions substitute for imports
January	2005	10	Regional Brief
January	2005	12	Cross Country Classics
January	2005	15	The Environment
January	2005	16	AIDS A killer in our midst!
January	2005	18	What do you want for your child?
January	2005	20	Lat a Pickchaz from a small country
January	2005	22	Tourism, Belize's Economic Juggernaut
February	2005	1	Editorial	The Issues
February	2005	3	The Economy:	Robust or Bust?
February	2005	5	The Environment	Forest fires ravage nature reserve
February	2005	6	An Investment with Ganas	High Tech Shrimp Farming
February	2005	9	Education is no one man show
February	2005	10	The Chicken or the Egg?
February	2005	12	Standards in the media
February	2005	14	Do our children have any rights? Yes? No?
February	2005	15	The Environment	Drought: the worst in many years
February	2005	16	Ageing with grace and security
February	2005	17	Spell Troglodyte
February	2005	18	The Toucan Trail, linking small hotels with the world
February	2005	20	Regional Brief
February	2005	22	Creative Belize
June/July	2005	1	Editorial	The Fell Good Catch Phrase "Poverty Alleviation"
June/July	2005	3	Breaking the cycle of Poverty - Or is it?
June/July	2005	5	Belize and Mexico	Goodwill Belize and Mexico strengthen brotherly bond
June/July	2005	9	Health	Polyclinics
June/July	2005	11	Development in Belize - Challenges and Critical Thoughts
June/July	2005	12	Dedication to rescue a one man's National Treasure
June/July	2005	14	Crooked Tree - a wildlife sanctuary
June/July	2005	16	Belize Tourism Board	Cooking and Brewing-up a storm!
June/July	2005	18	Land	Cumbersome lands department tries for image lift
June/July	2005	20	Belize's next generation of Poets
June/July	2005	23	Belize's finalist receives certificate form Conde Nast	Janine Usher essay contest winner
June/July	2005	24	High Drama Suspense with…	Tales of the fox and the crow; The Missing Cheese; The Singing Bird; The fox's Cheese
June/July	2005	26	The Miracle of Sight
June/July	2005	29	Regional Brief	Belize Prime Minister heads delegation to Brazil
June/July	2005	31	Softly, softly, national committee continues fight to protect children
August	2005	1	Editorial	Tightening-up!
August	2005	3	Sun Energy sparks rural Community
August	2005	5	Vital Statistics	Unveiling the numbers
August	2005	9	Forestry and the new Furniture Industry
August	2005	12	Rice Formula	Taiwanese researchers help to boost production
August	2005	14	The story of Sarteneja	From 'Tzaten-a-ha' to Sarteneja
August	2005	16	Oil Maybe
August	2005	18	The European Union's Betrayal	Government backs Millers and Farmers in their resolve to sustain the sugar industry despite
August	2005	20	Sugar's Flipside	Belize sugar Industry managing director upbeat
August	2005	21	Aids Drugs for Free	Int's Drug Co. adds ammo' to aids war
August	2005	22	'Fishy' Business in Belize's waters
August	2005	24	Archaeology	The Ancient Maya Sweatbath at Pook's Hill
August	2005	0	Belize Tourism	BTIA and BTB improving small business competitiveness in the Tourism Industry
August	2005	28	The voices of our Children	An overview of children and adolescent participation
August	2005	30	Regional Brief	Regional Climate Change Centre opens in Belize; Caribbean Court of Justice to hear first case; Belizeans get help with needless blindness; Prosser and ICC astounded by Miami Judge ruling
September	2005	1	Editorial	Unwept, Unhonour'd and Unsung
September	2005	3	The State of the Nations	Enduring the Acid Test
September	2005	8	The Nation's Capital Belmopan	A Garden City Hacked out of the Jungle
September	2005	12	Miracles in our backyard
September	2005	15	Being fat is in!!!
September	2005	16	More Power to Belizean Women	Recalling the past, looking to the future
September	2005	18	A Hands-on Forest Deal
September	2005	20	National Postal Service to receive international award from UPU
September	2005	22	Pledge	National Pledge Launched to instil pride
September	2005	23	A Universal Proclamation of Children who want Peace
September	2005	24	Regional Brief	Belize Nationals Days Celebration draws thousands; Police make record drug bust in Belize; Prime Minister attends SICA Summit; BTL union leaders talk big then whimper; Significant movement to end Belize/Guatemala Border row
September	2005	28	We Erred	Corrections to our story on Forestry and Furniture in our August Edition of Belize Today.Org
September	2005	29	The People of Belize	Dan Man; Leela Vernon; Princess Shirley
October	2005	1	Editorial	Privatization and the Re-nationalization of a utility company
October	2005	3	Surviving Domestic Violence
October	2005	4	Support groups for women
October	2005	5	Belize Tourism	Placencia
October	2005	7	Births Deaths on the rise
October	2005	8	The Millennium Development Goals and National Development
October	2005	10	What's on your menu?	Tutti Fruiti?
October	2005	13	The People of Belize	David Crawford
October	2005	16	Dam ready and rolling
October	2005	21	The people of Belize	Yolanda Montejo
October	2005	22	Water and Development	Waste not! Want not!
October	2005	26	Regional Brief	Chalillo Dam to be Commission in Mid-November; Belmopan cooperates with Washington on WMDs; Taiwan gives again! This time assistance in information technology, Artist dies in L.A; A monument to Hattie unveiled
October	2005	27	People of Belize	Bernard Richards
November/December	2005	1	Editorial	An Information Vacuum
November/December	2005	3	Festivals of Belize
November/December	2005	4	Dances of the Maya
November/December	2005	5	Hogshead Dance
November/December	2005	6	Pulsating African Drums and Rhythm
November/December	2005	7	Far East Dancers and Culture
November/December	2005	7	Boom and Chime Bruck am down
November/December	2005	8	Obscurity or Performance on demand?
November/December	2005	10	Growing Mushrooms
November/December	2005	12	Papaya	The Fruit of Choice
November/December	2005	14	The Target	Poverty: A top agenda item
November/December	2005	16	Half-Moon Caye Lighthouse Reef A World Heritage Site
November/December	2005	18	Spotlight	Violence against women
November/December	2005	20	The Trade Gap
November/December	2005	22	Regional Brief	Small plane crashes in Mountain Region of Belize- Three dead; Belize/Bahrain establish diplomatic ties; Chalillo Dam Officially Commissioned but with request for tariff hike; Anglicans get new bishop
November/December	2005	25	Statement issued by the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community on the European Union Sugar and Banana Regimes at the conclusion of the Conference, Sherbourne Centre, Barbados
November/December	2005	26	Self Discipline or bust
November/December	2005	27	Stop The Drowning! Look Upstream!
November/December	2005	28	The People of Belize	Angelina Cal; Turbia Bolon; Natasha Young; Frankie Reneau; Michael Gordon
January/February	2006	1	Editorial	Education and Communication
January/February	2006	3	Cotton in Demand	Belize sells to Japan
January/February	2006	5	Benque Viejo Del Carmen	A Frontier Town
January/February	2006	8	Tumulk'in	Where Education takes on a new meaning
January/February	2006	12	Tubal Vocational School	Reaching down
January/February	2006	14	Errata	Festivals of Belize the Mexican/European Fusion
January/February	2006	15	The General Sales Tax - What's the fuss?
January/February	2006	16	Cradleville	The role of the child in the formation of the man
January/February	2006	18	The Changing Forces in Education TVET	A nation demands new skills
January/February	2006	21	Education in Belize - The Need for Tertiary Reform
January/February	2006	22	In Praise of Women	Belize Woman elevated to high court while elsewhere women are ruling the roost
January/February	2006	26	Regional Brief	Days of rain cause flood in Belize; Municipal elections in Belize in March; Election results;
January/February	2006	29	The Big Safety Net	The Concept of National Health Insurance is to pay for the delivery of Primary Health care especially to the needy.
January/February	2006	31	Corozal Free Zone aka Employment Zone
January/February	2006	32	Belize's Guatemalan Albatross	Settlement at the International Court of Justice?
January/February	2006	33	Children's Photo - Graphy
March/April	2006	1	Editorial	'Guana Rain, The Senate Hearing and the DFC Investigation
March/April	2006	3	The Chiquibul under threat
March/April	2006	8	Behind the River Challenge
March/April	2006	11	A Blast from the Past	Homeboy wins
March/April	2006	12	The Buzz of Women - Leadership with vision
March/April	2006	14	Once upon a time: Storytelling and Early Childhood Development
March/April	2006	16	Reshape Business Codes says power lobby
March/April	2006	18	The National Budget - The poor man's Budget	No thunder and lightening but radical changes
March/April	2006	21	Illegal Cargo	A carrot and stick offer to declare
March/April	2006	23	Wanted Nurses
March/April	2006	25	The People of Belize	Carmelita Bol
March/April	2006	28	Regional Brief	Hold down water rates Government tells water Company; Oil Jackpot
May/June	2006	26	Editorial	Circumstances Oil, PSE Results, The Public Service and National Agriculture and Trade Show
May/June	2006	3	The South Explodes
May/June	2006	8	Oil	A force for change in Belize
May/June	2006	12	The Fight over VoIP
May/June	2006	13	Blue Creek	A farming community that can make a significant impact on the national economy with market potential and tax reform
May/June	2006	18	A tale of Big Fish	A story about the Tilapia and the Businessman
May/June	2006	20	Logging
May/June	2006	23	State owned oil company signs joint venture deal to increase energy security
May/June	2006	24	The Satim Controversy
May/June	2006	25	A Goose pimple performance - Award winning actress shakes Belize audience (Makeda Solomon)
May/June	2006	26	Revolution in Action
May/June	2006	28	4-H grows new crop
May/June	2006	29	Missing or Lost?	Hope for the sounds of their cries
May/June	2006	30	Regional Brief	Former labour Minister of Belize dies; UWI Vice Chancellor heads high level visit to Belize; Belize Government gets stringless loan from Venezuela; Venezuelan Company in joint venture to build oil storage facilities in Big Creek; Prime Minister calls for debate over Capital Punishment, two Belizeans get UWI Awards
May/June	2006	34	The People of Belize	Rodeo Cowboy, National Agriculture and Trade Show; Mr. Friesen; Ed Dyke and son
July/August	2006	1	Editorial	Freedom at Midnight
July/August	2006	3	Belize at 25
July/August	2006	5	Belize and the world	The Tempo of Change
July/August	2006	10	What will become of our Traditional Apparels?
July/August	2006	13	The Local Media through a looking glass
July/August	2006	16	Flashback 1981
July/August	2006	17	Landingstres	Contemporary Art form Belize and the region
July/August	2006	20	Karaoke Culture
July/August	2006	22	Photo essay
July/August	2006	23	Identity
July/August	2006	24	Flashback 1981
July/August	2006	25	Two Jewel of the South	Toledo's Uxbenka and Santa Cruz Village
July/August	2006	28	Photo vision
July/August	2006	29	Evolution of Pageantry in Belize: Beauty, Brains and Politics
July/August	2006	31	Photo vision
July/August	2006	32	Ten Questions for George Price
July/August	2006	34	The Maya Forest Garden and El Pilar
July/August	2006	36	Asking Assad
September/October	2006	1	Editorial	In the Geography of Nowhere
September/October	2006	3	The State of the nation: Back to Basics	A chalice of opportunity not a cup of despair
September/October	2006	5	Farming's Shifting Sands
September/October	2006	8	Places in Belize	Central Farm - The source of Belize's Bread Basket
September/October	2006	9	A Nation Alive	A Photo Essay
September/October	2006	10	Carnival Belize City 2006
September/October	2006	11	Jades of Belize and K'otox'ha (Ottoxha) Dance Group
September/October	2006	12	A nation alive	Photo essay
September/October	2006	13	Tribute to Belizean Patriots
September/October	2006	14	Independence Day 2006
September/October	2006	15	We are Belize - the music
September/October	2006	17	Taiwan Delivers
September/October	2006	18	The Significance of Independence to a small State in the Caribbean
September/October	2006	20	The Crystal ball for Children: What's their future?
September/October	2006	22	Coming of Age: Reflecting on the past 25 years at Archaeology
September/October	2006	26	A Perspective on National Debt	Watchout for the Banana Skin
September/October	2006	28	Oil Taxes	The more we are "Togeda
September/October	2006	30	The IMF report on Belize Highlights	Setting the stage for durable recovery of growth and employment
September/October	2006	31	The People of Belize	Dreads; Alex
September/October	2006	33	Regional Brief	Belize defects from Caribbean position on whaling-takes a principle stance; Belize joins Central American Bank; Chinese will aggressively search for oil under Belize's seabed; Pyrrhic victory for Satimm-big win for Attorneys Squared; Musa: "There is an unprecedented degree of National Unity." Barrow: "A harmony-in-Dissonance"; Torrijos cracked Latin bloc-gets Posthumous National Award; Belize Foreign Minister raps WTO
November/December	2006	1	Editorial	Matters of Concern
November/December	2006	3	the Periscope	Lobster Catch maxs out; AIDS: "A decrease in the increase; Belize in U.S crosshairs for trafficking GAO says policy is discriminatory; Belize - Regional Banana Producers want change in EU Banana deal;
November/December	2006	5	Contraband Business in Mexican Goods is worth $ Millions
November/December	2006	5	The Region	Worlds oldest man dies in Cuba; ILO reports reveals rampant sexual exploitation; Belize National Coast Guard has big mandate
November/December	2006	6	Smart Fishing to save the catch
November/December	2006	11	Belize National Coast Guard Small with a big net
November/December	2006	14	Operations anti contraband	Smugglers Square Mexican goods are hot!
November/December	2006	18	Hunting Caye	Not for exclusive use and enjoyment
November/December	2006	20	Expose on sexual exploitation of children in Belize
November/December	2006	23	Medical and Health Services - Changing Demands	Heart and other chronic diseases still the main killers
November/December	2006	26	Essay	Your Health is your responsibility
November/December	2006	28	Human Trafficking	Walking a thread - Thin line
November/December	2006	32	Regional Brief	Belize's Prime Minister Addresses Lords
November/December	2006	33	Re-enactment in Hopkins
November/December	2006	35	The People of Belize	Garifuna Drummer
November/December	2006	36	Banana Shake
November/December	2006	39	Crown Jewel Bankrolled
January/February	2007	1	Editorial	Poverty and Ethics
January/February	2007	3	The Periscope	Citrus Deal closes after major row but rebels fight on
January/February	2007	6	Interview	The Prime Minister Speaks
January/February	2007	13	Watina - set for worldwide take-off
January/February	2007	14	Belize's Barrier Reef A world heritage site under pressure
January/February	2007	20	The Forest as a Garden
January/February	2007	22	Regional Brief	Technology at the speed of thought Belize's Prime Minister addresses regional telecom pow-wow; Belize/Cuba work on Health Issues; Deputy Minister Suspended
January/February	2007	25	The Changing Language of Development- Now Biosafety
January/February	2007	26	People of Belize	Father and Child
January/February	2007	27	Telecommunication	Everybody's talking
January/February	2007	31	Citrus	The Tribal Rumble as citrus production tumble
January/February	2007	36	Tribal Warfare escalates in Pomona Valley
January/February	2007	38	A perspective from 2004 Citrus and the rebound
January/February	2007	39	Essay	Seeds of Discord - Fruits of Controversy
January/February	2007	42	The Legislature	Somersaults over Government Softening of the External Debt
January/February	2007	44	Bear Stearns Lauds Belize's Bond Exchange Success
March/April	2007	0	Editorial	The Maya Homeland issue the PET' Fund and Universal
March/April	2007	3	The Periscope	The National Budget Tops $700 million
March/April	2007	7	It's hard to be good without looking bad
March/April	2007	11	Mama Mia! It's hot Mama's
March/April	2007	14	The National Budget: A Proposal and a Spit-fire non-rebuttal
March/April	2007	17	Essay: The Maya Homeland Issue is it legit!
March/April	2007	21	Local Team wins cross-country
March/April	2007	22	Math Wizards clinch victory in first Olympiad
March/April	2007	24	Of Burnt Churches and a buried Sugar Mill	The Lamanai Historic Monuments Conservation Project
March/April	2007	29	A Tribute to George Gabb 1928-2007
March/April	2007	31	Book Review	Zee leaves another heirloom
March/April	2007	32	A little European Massage
March/April	2007	34	Local Investors want to cash-in on Soya Beans
March/April	2007	35	Libertad Mill Sold
March/April	2007	36	Women Achieving Gender Equality: the role of men
March/April	2007	38	GOB/UNICEF Programmes for Children
March/April	2007	40	Regional Brief	Belize becomes ultimate food lover's destination; Belize's Prime Minister meets with Central American Counterparts;
March/April	2007	44	The People of Belize	Maya girl
May/June	2007	0	Editorial	Without Prejudice
May/June	2007	3	The Mace
May/June	2007	4	The Periscope
May/June	2007	8	Medical and Health Care	Like Castor Oil and Brown Sugar
May/June	2007	12	Food	In Celebration of the Devil's Fruit
May/June	2007	15	Farmers of the year	The Salt of the Belizean Earth
May/June	2007	16	Women Farmer of the Year	Ms. Elnelda Scott from the village of Bomba
May/June	2007	19	Junior Farmer of the Year	Ms. Araceli Awaya from the village of Chunox
May/June	2007	22	Senior Farmer of the Year	Mr. Wilbert Ramclam of Red Bank Village
May/June	2007	26	Places in Belize	Chunox
May/June	2007	28	Women in Science	Compre' Gal Turns Scientist
May/June	2007	29	Andy Palacio	Watina #1 on World Music Charts
May/June	2007	32	Living on the Borderline
May/June	2007	34	Energy	More Juice
May/June	2007	37	Oil Money goes to special Fund
May/June	2007	38	Light bills going down
May/June	2007	39	Belize's Prime Minister calls on U.S for fair Trade and for the "Reinvigoration" of relations with the Caribbean
May/June	2007	41	A bridge not too far
May/June	2007	43	Education re-programmed	Regional Educators plug alarming increase in drop-outs
May/June	2007	45	As we go to Press: Mexico's President arrives on state visit
May/June	2007	46	Regional Brief	Shake-up in Belize Cabinet
July/August	2007	1	BNTU looks at a gift horse and open their mouths
July/August	2007	4	The Periscope
July/August	2007	9	Defence Diplomacy- The First rule of Conflict
July/August	2007	16	Places (that should not be) in Belize Santa Rosa
July/August	2007	19	Belize Archives and Record Service	Preserving our Heritage
July/August	2007	22	Women in Science	Gisco Abadi of Belmopan works on cure for Alzheimers
July/August	2007	23	The People of Belize
July/August	2007	24	"Dean" slams Belize
July/August	2007	30	Dean Wreaks over $100 million to the economy and people of Belize
July/August	2007	33	Prime Minister Musa tours
July/August	2007	36	A senator's Babble over the DFC
July/August	2007	37	Where are we with HIV/AIDS
July/August	2007	39	A showdown with Poverty
July/August	2007	44	Call for Proposals BRDP Grabt funds to promote Economic Growth and rural Enterprise Development in Belize
July/August	2007	45	Regional Brief	Belize Government ups push for betterment for women; Belize Government will build more than 140 miles of rural roads; House will consider Streamling Social Security; Belize Prime Minister in Dominican Republic for talks
September/October	2007	1	Editorial	Corruption and Preventing it
September/October	2007	4	The Periscope
September/October	2007	8	The new sea gold
September/October	2007	13	The fare of Flying
September/October	2007	19	Places in Belize	Punta Gorda
September/October	2007	26	Carnival 2007
September/October	2007	28	The State of the Nation	Looking Back: "it is not all hunky dory
September/October	2007	32	But no kissing only sulking for some
September/October	2007	35	Three Kings Inspire
September/October	2007	36	Prime Minister Musa tours
September/October	2007	39	Prime Minister Hails Court Ruling for Maya as "Landmark"
September/October	2007	40	Regional Brief	National Election! Get set!; Government will not dis' Marion; Belize's Government will Give More Help to Elderly
September/October	2007	44	The People of Belize	Fisherman
November/December	2007	1	Editorial	Oil and Politics
November/December	2007	4	The Periscope
November/December	2007	8	Get a Life	A bold and innovative anti-crime initiative
November/December	2007	11	Bacalar Chico - The National Park
November/December	2007	14	Bacalar Chico The Politics	Sharks or Dolphins?
November/December	2007	16	Places in Belize	Caye Caulker
November/December	2007	21	Being well connected
November/December	2007	23	Hot Mama's Foods Lands top International Food Award
November/December	2007	24	The Nanny's Purse	Government and Unicef renew strong partnership
November/December	2007	27	The Seventh Constitutional Amendment Changing the wigs
November/December	2007	29	Banking and Finance:	Follow the money
November/December	2007	32	Prime Minister Musa tours
November/December	2007	35	The People of Belize	Barranco
November/December	2007	36	Regional Brief	Public and Bank Holidays '08 declared; Cuba Winning Friends through medical diplomacy; Smooth driving on Belize's Southern Highway; Belize Government signs agreement for more communication jobs; New Personalities in Belize's news; Environment/Energy Minister of Belize Stresses urgency for energy sufficiency