Culture

Culture August 3, 2007

The Angelus Press' Grand Back to School Parade

The Angelus Press celebrated the upcoming school year with a parade featuring three marching bands through the city streets.

Culture August 3, 2007

Miss Belize is Miss Costa Maya 2007

Maria Jeffrey from Belize won the Reina de La Costa Maya Pageant, keeping the crown in her country for the second time.

Culture August 2, 2007

The Funeral for Sir George Brown

The funeral for Sir George Brown, former Chief Justice of Belize, was held at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church in Belize City.

Culture July 30, 2007

Lord Rhaburn's Jazz Fest Highlights

The annual Lord Rhaburn Jazz Fest showcased performances from Belize's big band era at the Bliss Center on Friday night.

Culture July 27, 2007

7NEWS Meets 2007 Costa Maya Pageant Contestants

contestants from five countries arrive in Belize for the Costa Maya Festival beauty pageant ahead of the event next weekend.

Culture July 26, 2007

Sir George Brown, Dead at 65

Sir George Brown, former Chief Justice of Belize, passed away at 65 after suffering from epilepsy.

Culture July 26, 2007

Mahogany Masqueraders Choose Queen to Raise Funds

The Miss Mahogany pageant will take place at the Parish Hall to raise funds for carnival costumes and the band.

Culture July 24, 2007

200 Children in Eder Alamilla Art Camp

The third annual Eder Alamilla Memorial Art Camp began at the Bliss Center with 200 children participating and led by 25 volunteers.

Culture July 24, 2007

Steven Okeke Throws in the Towel

Steven Okeke has ended his fundraising efforts for the Phillip Goldson bust-sculpture after five years, offering refunds to contributors.

Culture July 23, 2007

Merging Energies of Agriculture in Latin America

agricultural bodies from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Belize for a conference on marketing and sustaining natural resources systems.

Culture July 23, 2007

John Bain's Story of Surviving 55 Hours Lost at Sea

John Bain recounts his harrowing experience of surviving 55 hours lost at sea after a diving accident in Belize in 2005.

Culture July 23, 2007

Okeke on Albert Street Soliciting Funds to Complete Bust of Phillip Goldson

sculptor Stephen Okeke is soliciting funds on Albert Street to complete a bust of Belizean patriot Phillip Goldson after five years of fundraising efforts.