Soccer is not the only Growing Sport in Belize
Table tennis in the Central American country of Belize is growing at a rapid rate. Arguably the speed of growth is as fast, if not faster, than anywhere else in the world. Accepted they do not have players who as yet can grace the world stage and contend for the highest honours in the sport [...]
Paradise in Belize turns sour for Ashcroft
Michael Ashcroft, the Tory peer and donor who is masterminding a key part of David Cameron’s election strategy, has been denounced in his adopted homeland of Belize for using his money to “subjugate an entire nation”. In an extraordinary attack, the Prime Minister of Belize accused Lord Ashcroft of being “predatory” and implied that he [...]
Belize History: The Maya, Spanish, and British Occupation
Belize is formerly known as British Honduras and is a small country of approximately 280,00 people. It is the only English speaking country in Central America and is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy that recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as sovereign. Belize, as with other Central American countries (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador) and southeastern Mexico, [...]
7 steps to Belize Cultural Immersion
There are many ways to enjoy and immerse you in this wonderfully diverse country in South America. There are many ways to enjoy this wonderfully diverse country in South America. Belize is a small country just south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Belize is bordered by Mexico and Guatemala and to the east by the Caribbean [...]
Legends of Belize — La X’tabai
This folk story came to my attention by chance and la X’tabai fascinated me with her story as an enchantress, encantadora. The legend of this beautiful young girl of Indian descent with her long straight silky black hair is found in San Pedro. Many men have seen or met this young woman, the results varying, [...]
