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Timeline of Guatemalan ClaimTuesday, October 27, 2009207-1000 A.D.
Original inhabitation by Manche Chol, Maya who dominated the southern base of the Yucatan Peninsula including the area now known as Belize
Click here to download PDF… The Belize Elite; Land, Labour...1890Tuesday, October 27, 2009In 1890 British Honduras had a population of about 30,000 of which some 12,000 persons had resided in Belize and the Belize District. The remaining 18,000 comprised three main racial-cultural groups located in fairly distinct geographical regions throughout the towns and villages of the other districts of the colony.
Click here to download PDF… Samuel Vernon: Belize-Guatemala DifferendumTuesday, October 27, 2009This paper commentary was presented on March 24th, 2004 in Belize City at the University of Belize-University of San Carlos Conference: "Role of Higher EducationInstitutions in Central America and the Caribbean in Conflict Prevention, Resolution and Regional Integration in the Era of Globalization."
Click here to download PDF… Historic HurricaneTuesday, October 27, 2009October 31st marks the 47th anniversary of Hurricane Hattie. Read comments and newspaper articles compiled by the Image Factory.
Click on image to download PDF… Guatemala's Claim to BelizeTuesday, October 27, 2009GUATEMALA’S CLAIM TO BELIZE
In summary, Guatemala’s position involves the following assertions:
The area of Belize was originally included within the domains of Spain.
Within those domains, Belize formed part of the province of Verapaz within the Captaincy-General of Guatemala.
During that period, extending until the acquisition of independence in 1821 by the United Provinces of Central America( which included Guatemala), the only rights that Britain acquired in the area… Thomas Vincent RamosTuesday, October 27, 2009 This period seems to have been dominated by the work and zeal of Thomas Vincent Ramos who was born on 17th September, 1887 at Tulin, Puerto Cortes in the Republic of Honduras. Ramos married Elisa Marian Fuentes in 1914 and they migrated permanently to Dangriga, Belize around 1920. While in Belize, Ramos became a school teacher but he was also a visionary leader. He founded the famous Carib Development and Sick Aid Society (C.D.S) and later… Garifuna Clothing and FoodTuesday, October 27, 2009Garinagu can boast of a precious wardrobe of clothes: ten different wears to suit different occasions. First is the Arabutu, which is the gown used by women as common working clothes. The men on the other hand, would wear a khaki shirt, long or short sleeve and long pants. However, today men wear jeans pants and other common fabric materials for shirts.
Then there’s the Baramuda or daily wear usually worn at home after the day’s hard work. The… Dugu: Garifuna Thanksgiving CeremonyTuesday, October 27, 2009Dr. Joseph Palacio states that there are three main Ancestral Rites practiced by the Garinagu:
The Amuyadahani- Bathing the Spirit of the Dead
The Chugu- Feeding the Dead
The Dugu- Feasting of the Dead
Among these three rites, the most sacred elaborate and the one demonstrating the climax of the Garifuna respect, appreciation for and… Beluria: The Garifuna Nine Night CeremonyTuesday, October 27, 2009The Cielo is the altar or shrine that will be dedicated to the deceased for him to enter Seri (the land of the dead). At Seri, there is a gate that that all who wishes to enter must go through. St. Peter is the gatekeeper and entrance through the gate depends on his approval. The spirit must ask permission to leave and re-enter; failure to do so results in punishment by St. Peter.
Once a person dies, it is… History of Holy Redeemer CathedralTuesday, October 27, 2009
Figure 1: Holy Redeemer Cathedral: Belize City
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Holy Redeemer Cathedral was first constructed on land purchased from the Belize Estate Company. It was constructed in 1852 of wood. In a solemn ceremony in 1854 the church was officially named Holy Redeemer. Sadly, the wooden church was destroyed in the great fire of 17th July, 1856. It was not long after that a new church was built using bricks that were used as ballast in ships. This new church was… Historic Record of the Garinagu from 1,200 A.DMonday, October 26, 20091,200A.D: The Caribs invade and conquer the islands of the Lesser Antilles killing Arawak men and marrying Arawak women. The intermingling gave birth to the island Caribs.
1492: Columbus in the Caribbean Colombus and his Spanish crew meet the Arawaks and the Caribs. 1635: Arawaks and Caribs meet the Africans
The Caribbean Arawaks and the Caribs came in contact with the West Africans after two Spanish ships carrying slaves are wrecked at Becquia near St. Vincent. The intermarrying with these… Chief Librarians of BelizeMonday, October 26, 2009Leo Bradley, Senior, A.L.A., M.B.E., J.P. (1926-2001).
Born in Caye Caulker, Belize, on March 25, 1926, Leo Bradley received his early education at Holy Redeemer Primary School and St. John’s College. After serving in various departments of the Government of Belize, he was transferred to the Jubilee Public Library in 1950. In 1954 he earned the degree of Associate of the (British) Library Association, and completed further library studies at the University of Sheffield in England, and at the College… The Garifuna MusicMonday, October 26, 2009The Garifuna Music is a rich and creative amalgam of all the cultural traditions to which the Garifuna are heir.
In addition to the Amerindian and African elements, early French, Spanish, and English folk music contributed to their musical heritage. Other Afro-Caribbean peoples, such as, Haitians, Jamaicans, and Barbadians, have also contributed to the Garifuna musical stock.
Songs, dances, mime, plays, processions, story telling, and poetry make up branches of Garifuna performing arts. Everyone is encouraged to participate and full… The History of St. John’s Cathedral, BelizeMonday, October 26, 2009It was in the reign of King George III, on the twentieth day of July, 1812, when the King’s representative, Lieutenant-Colonel John Nugent Smyth, laid the foundation stone for the first church to be built in the British Settlement of Belize in the Bay of Honduras. This historical event began a new epoch in the history of the small and insecure Settlement and the church… Native son: Sammy HaynesMonday, October 26, 2009 Samuel A. Haynes was born in Belize in 1898. In 1916, as a member of the 2nd contingent, he went to war at the tender age of 18. Of his own activities in Mesopotamia little has been unearthed but he obviously spent some time in detailing the catalogue of humiliations, discrimination and racial harassment the black Belizean Contingents were subjected to in the Middle East. For it was Haynes who, as a witness to the Riot Commission… Garvey and GarveyismMonday, October 26, 2009Garvey: Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born on August 17th, 1887 in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, of humble parentage. His father, a master mason by trade and a deacon of the Methodist Church by calling, was also something of a “bush” lawyer, being unusually literate for one of his class. Marcus inherited his father’s love of words, both spoken and written, and after an elementary education became a printer’s apprentice in 1903. He left his home town in 1906 and… Philip S. W. Goldson Tribute by Dean BarrowMonday, October 26, 2009Belize is still reeling from the disaster of Hurricane Iris. Nevertheless, the country pauses to mark the passing of an Icon. And we that have gathered here at historic Holy Redeemer Cathedral do so not just to bury his mortal remains, but to begin the formal process of immortalizing his life and work, consecrating his memory to the glory of our nation.
Haven been asked to do the funeral speech made me feel a bit of an impostor.… Early Life of Baron BlissMonday, October 26, 2009Not much is known about the early life of Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss. He was an Englishman, born in England. Before leaving England, he lived at Quarry Court, Marlow, in the County of Buckingham, England. He was an Engineer by profession, and was married to Ethel Alice Baroness Bliss to whom he had left a settlement covenant before traveling abroad, and about whom he stated in his will that “my married life had been a very happy… How We Came to Celebrate the Tenth of SeptemberMonday, October 26, 2009The Battle of St. George’s Caye: How the celebration started.
An Editorial appearing in the Colonial Guardian newspaper of 1898 mentioned in part that “the subject of the celebration of the Battle of St. George’s Caye is now occupying the public mind. That such an event ought to be celebrated by the inhabitants of British Honduras with some pomp and circumstance goes without saying; for not only is it by far the greatest and most glorious event in… Outstanding Belizean WomenWednesday, October 14, 2009Floss Cassasola
Floss Cassasola was born in 1903 and became an elementary school teacher, rising to the position of principal. She also taught music and promoted Belizean culture through the writing of folk songs. She was president of British Honduras Federation of Teachers (BHFT). She embraced volunteerism and was active in politics. She was a member of the National Executive Council of the National Independence Party (NIP). In 1952 she ran and won a seat in the Belize City… Patriotic SongsWednesday, October 14, 2009The Belizean National Anthem
Words by Samuels A. Haynes Music by Dr. S. W. Young O, Land of the Free by the Carib Sea,
Our Manhood we pledge to thy liberty!No tyrants here linger, despots must fleethis tranquil haven of democracy.The blood of our sires which hallows the sod Brought freedom from slavery, oppression’s rod;
By the might of truth and the Grace of God,no longer shall we be hewers of wood. Chorus:
Arise! Ye sons of the Baymen’s clan,
Put on… Interview with Antonio SoberanisFriday, September 4, 2009Oral history is not history as it is found in documents but as it is passed on by word of mouth. Oral history does not pretend to be unbiased; it gives one person’s view of events. In the following interview with Mr. Antonio Soberanis we hear about the first Belizean nationalist movement from the mouth of its founder and leader.
Question: Mr. Soberanis, could you tell us a little bit about the circumstances that led up to… |
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