Prime Minister addresses the nation on the occasion of Independence

Prime Minister Hon. Dean Barrow has addressed the people of Belize on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of Independence.  In his address, which ran for 45 minutes, Mr. Barrow said that thirty years after Independence, Belize’s democracy is strong and getting stronger.  The Prime Minister also addressed a number of national issues and made [...]

PUP Leader pays tribute to George Price in his Independence Day address

Leader of the People’s United Party (PUP) John Briceño has paid tribute to the Father of the Nation Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price.  Mr. Briceño used the occasion of the official Independence Day ceremonies to pay tribute to the former Prime Minister of Belize. 

Official Independence Day Ceremonies

The Official Independence Day Ceremonies were held at the steps of the National Assembly building on Independence Hill in Belmopan.  If you missed it, here is a recording of the official ceremonies.  

Prime Ministers forum a big success

For the first time in Belize, all the former and current Prime Ministers sat down on Wednesday night for a discussion on the country’s attainment of independence from Great Britain.  The two hour long forum gave Belizeans a chance to hear first hand from the men who have led the country since Independence about their [...]

Tenth celebrated in grand fashion

The Tenth holiday weekend was full of activities.  Whether it was the multi cultural fair, the official ceremonies or the citizens’ parade, there was something for everyone on Saturday.  Here is a brief look back at the sights and sounds of Belize’s celebration of the two hundred and thirteenth anniversary of the Battle of St. [...]

Multi-cultural fair set for Saturday

The Belize City Council has partnered with a number of organizations to provide Belize City residents with entertainment as Belizeans prepare to celebrate the 213th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye.  On Friday night the BTL Park will be the venue of a concert while on Saturday the MCC grounds will be the [...]

Grace and beauty on stage at Tenth ceremonies

Official Tenth ceremonies held at Memorial Park

Sound Fest lights up Bird’s Isle

The Bird’s Isle in Belize City will be the venue for the 10th annual Sound Fest.  President of the Association for Belizean Artists First Tony Wright said this year’s show promises to be grand. Jorge Ernesto Babb is the Vice President of the Association and also one of the performers. The bands that will be [...]

Belizean artist announces latest musical release

Belizean recording artist Lisa Pike has released her latest single just in time for the September celebrations.  Pike spoke with Love News about the song. Lisa Pike has distinguished herself on the international music scene by performing alongside several top names in the Caribbean music industry, including Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires.

Belmopan September celebrations kick off

September Celebrations activities are set to kick off today in the nation’s Capital.  Trecia Pelayo is the events coordinator at the Belmopan City Council. Pelayo says the events for the September celebrations will be held at various locations around the capital city; but the official ceremonies for the tenth and twenty first of September will [...]

An evening of patriotic songs planned

As a part of the September celebrations, the fourth annual evening of patriotic songs and poems will take place next week.  Greg Solis is the event coordinator.

Taiwan money to bolster September Celebrations

Activities continue as Belize turns thirty in less than a month, and today the National Celebrations Commission received funds that will make the celebrations all the more festive. The Ambassador of the Republic of China, Taiwan to Belize, His Excellency David Wu handed over a check for forty thousand Belize dollars to the Commission. The [...]

Frankie Reneau in concert in Belize

The annual concert featuring accomplished pianist and composer Frankie Reneau is scheduled for Friday September second at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts. Today, Love News caught up with Frankie Reneau at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts and he told us what the public can expect and who will be joining him [...]

September celebrations in full swing

The September celebrations are in full swing.  These snapshots are provided courtesy of the National September Celebrations Commission.                    

Queen of the Bay pageant on Saturday

It will be more than the Carnival Road March that will take place on Saturday.  The Bird’s Isle will come to life at seven o’clock on Saturday night when the nine candidates compete in the four-segment event.  The sixty-sixth pageant will see the introduction, talent, march and curtsy.  Past queen and Committee member, Karima Card, [...]

September celebrations about to kick off

It is that time of the year again. Soon the airwaves will be saturated with the sound of “Baymen’s Glory”, “Abel’ March” and “It was the Tenth Day of September.”  And right on cue, the September Celebration Commission is already tying up loose ends to make sure that the major events get the most media [...]