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Video from the DJ Championship Nationals in Dangriga. DJ Iconic is all over it.   "It was a great 2019 Belikin Dj Championship Series. 
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The Social Security Board is having their annual Ride Across Belize fundraiser the first week of July. The riders will get into Cayo on Thrusday, July 5th, and ride to Dangriga on Friday, July 6th. All proceeds will go towards helping with dialysis treatment. Thanks, SSB!  "It's that time of the year! SSB's staff initiative, Ride Across Belize is back!! Contact us to sign up or donate."
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Joshua Arana spoke at TedX Belmopan, and not only does he give a lesson on the drums and their differing sounds, he talks a lot about Garifuna culture. He plays and sings a little too.
"A powerful performance talk, Josh Arana tells us the story of how drumming taught him the value of women in the Garifuna culture, and women on a whole. Joshua Arana is a proud graduate of Ecumenical High School in Dangriga. As a child, he was always passionate about his drums. He loved drumming so much that it got him into trouble many days for playing on the desk.
He made a career out of his passion and today that career has landed him in over 20 countries all over the world to places like Japan, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, and Switzerland. His drumming led to his current job as the Coordinator of the Stann Creek House of Culture."
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If you were wondering why Bex didn't win at the Miss Universe pageant, this might fill in some of the backstory. This series of articles - link is to the 5 and last part, and it's worth it to start at part 1 due to the amazing, incredible, and almost unbelievable story of the last year in Miss Universe Belize history.
Bex DID WIN! Remember that she brought a nation together, and her current mission is to do her best to keep it together. Have a wonderful year, Ms. Rath, and thanks for all you are doing to make Belize, and the world, a better place.
"There is something you need to know about Rebecca Kathleen Rath, better known to everyone as Bex. She is fiercely competitive, but only when challenged. She will laugh, joke, and have fun playing any game. But let there be consequences, let there be some adversity and the beast comes out. When she was 15, Bex was already known in Dangriga as a promising volleyball player. But all the action in this sport was in Belize City under the coaching of Lupita Quan, the godmother of volleyball in Belize. Lupita was always scouting talent from around the country and had heard about a tall teenager in the South. One weekend, she asked Bex and a few other players from out-district to come for an open tournament in Belize City."
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The Western Ballaz will be traveling to Dangriga on Saturday to play the Warriors. This weekend marks the start of the second half of the season, so it's all rematches at this point. The game will start at 9:00pm, and will be televised on Channel 5. The bus is $5, and leaves at 5:30pm. We beat the Warriors 63 to 52 the last time, and here are the pictures. In related news, it's Jaime Cabajal's 18th birthday today. Happy birthday, Jaime! Its the rematch between the Dangriga Warriors and Cayo Western Ballaz! Make sure to be at Y-Not Island this Saturday March 29th. Game starts at 9.p.m.
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The Western Ballaz organizing committee, the SHC/SHJC community, the fans, and the sponsors, really came together and made the first home game a complete success. 3 and 0 makes the Ballaz the best team in the league. The players and the coach proved their skills. It was a great time for all. The cheerleaders did a great dance for halftime - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=747927418564466 - and there were raffles and even a half court shot prize attempt. Great food and drinks too. The Ballaz travel to San Pedro this weekend to play the Tiger Sharks, and host the Belize City No Limit the next week. Thanks to Adma's Photography for the great pictures.
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The Western Ballaz, who were on Sports Zone tonight, have their schedule out. Their first two games are on the road, and they'll face the Corozal Heats and Orange Walk Running Rebels. They'll play their first home game at the SHC auditorium on February 21st, and they'll take on the Dangriga Culture Warriors.
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Feelgood news of the day. 26 Belizean youths went to El Salvador to attend a youth conference that focused on contributing to the community.
"Twenty-six Belizean Youth Attend Conference in El Salvador to Learn to Contribute to Their Community. Youth from six communities in Belize travelled to El Salvador over this past weekend (2 - 5 August) to attend a Bahá’í Youth Conference. They returned Monday night full of excitement to execute the plans they made for themselves to serve their communities of Corozal, Belmopan, Belize City, San Pedro, San Ignacio, and Dangriga. This Conference was attended by 660 youth ages 15 to 30 from Belize, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. It was one of 114 similar Regional Conferences being held from July through October around the globe on all continents and many island groups. The purpose of these gatherings is 'to summon today's youth' of all faiths and backgrounds 'to put the needs of others before their own' in order 'to aid the spiritual and social development of those around them, especially ones younger than themselves.'"
Some were interviewed on Open Your Eyes: http://youtu.be/2wKUDu5qorY
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The Rotaract Club of San Ignacio, along with the other Belizean Rotaract clubs, attend the bi-district conference in Honduras. The Orange Walk club captured the fun times they all had representing Belize. Congratulations to Stephanie Acosta, who was named Rotaractor of the Year, Grisel Carballo, who was named Miss Rotaract 2013, and Kevin Lewis, who was named Mr. Rey Feo.
"Belize was well represented by Belize City Club Mr Hershel Armstrong, Belmopan Club was Represented by Mr. Leon Castillo, Cayo Club was Represented by Predisendt Miss Astrid Salazar Silva, Miss Debbie Alfaro and Mr Frankie J. Montero while Dangriga Club was Represented by Mr. Kevin Evil Angel Lewis represented as Acting President and Represented Belize for the Mr Rey Feo (Mr Rotaract) Pageant. Our Country was filled with pride since we won four Awards for the Country: Miss Stephanie Acosta Won ROTARACTOR OF THE YEAR. Miss Grisel Carballo Won Best Costume for the Arabian Night as well as Miss Rotaract 2013 and Mr. Kevin Lewis Won Mr Rey Feo. GO BELIZE WE WERE REPRESENTED WELL CONGRATS GUYS. Job Well Done."
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Cool little article about the Hummingbird Highway, and what one sees while travelling on it. One of the most scenic drives in the world.  "Belize's Hummingbird Highway is widely considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. Gary Peterson accompanies you along this stunning stretch of road from Belmopan to Dangriga...  You pass through many small villages, and it seems like every home has either a Coke or Belikin Beer sign advertising cold drinks and hot barbecued food.Along the way you pass local families on the side of the road, selling coconut water, corn,  and fruits."
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Video of the day. Chef Sean Kuylen presented at the TedxBelmopan, and it was all about Belizean food, and not just the standard fare either. From chaya to chocolate to casava, he covers it. You'll love his sense of humor: "Here we are living in Belize, we are craving KFC, McDonald's, and we want Contraband beer, Shelly!"
"In a comedic performance, Chef Sean Kuylen teases our taste buds and summons nostalgia as he calls Belizeans to better appreciate their local cuisine. Kuylen calls us to 'think globally but cook locally.' Chef Sean Kuylen was born in Corozal Town and later relocated to Dangriga Town at age 7. He attended Garifuna schools and began to relate to their culture, music and way of life. At age 18, he founded and performed with the Griga Boyz Band and later the very popular Punta Rebels Band as a Garifuna Drummer.
In 2004, after college, he left Belize to pursue his Culinary Degree in San Francisco, California. He did his culinary internship at Disney World in Orlando, Florida and eagerly returned home to work in Hopkins Village with a new look on Belizean cuisine. He currently owns a mobile kitchen that caters and showcase his 'Inspired Belizean Cuisine.'
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Happy Garifuna Settlement Day! NICH has put together many cultural videos, and the one about the Garifuna was their first. Enjoy!
"The Belize Cultural Celebrations Series comprises of educational posters and short videos produced by the National Institute of Culture and History through the Institute for Social and Cultural Research. Yurumein is the first in the series, featuring images, video footage and interviews that were collected by a team of cultural activists. The materials were gathered from the communities of Libertad, Belize City, Hopkins, Dangriga and Punta Gorda on November 19th, 2013. "
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The Rotaract Club of San Ignacio hosted this year's Iron Group Competition. Spoiler alert, Dangriga won. Looks like everyone had a great time coming together. "Today July 18th San Ignacio hosted the Iron Group Competition at the Macal River Park in San Ignacio. Rotaractors from all the District of the country of Belize came together for a day to compete to win the title of Iron Group. Games included Volleyball and Basketball. Congratulations to this Year winners : ROTARACT CLUB DANGRIGA!! who will be hosting the games next year. Thanks to all those who came out!! "
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The Western Ballaz, who are tied for first place, play the Belize City No Limit on Friday, at 9:00pm. The opening game will be between SHC and Benque. There will be plenty of food and entertainment, along with gate prizes and a $250 half court shot attempt. The after party will be at Meluchi's. Come out to the SHC auditorium for another great night of basketball. "If you thought the game against Dangria was great, then just wait until this Friday when Western Ballaz goes up against Belize City No Limit. It's going to be CRAAAAAZZZZYYYYYYY Fun!!!!!!"
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The Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation is having their Librarian Resource Description and Access Workshop Preconferences in Belmopan. They started today, and will go until next Wednesday. Next Thursday, COBEC is having their Winter Conference in Dangriga.
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The Belmopan International Women's Group is having their yearly fundraiser tomorrow night at the George Price Centre. The theme is 'White Havana Nights,' and they'll be serving traditional Cuban food, and will have Carlos Perrote playing for the event. As always, they'll have a silent auction and many door prizes. "The Belmopan International Women's Group strive to make a positive difference in Belmopan and neighboring villages, extending as far as San Ignacio and including institutions such as the Dangriga Cancer Center. Once a year they hold a major fundraiser, a themed night filled with music, food, dancing and of course, wonderful company! Please join us and help play a part in making a difference in lives of your neighbor!"
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Pictures from the Rotaract Club of San Ignacio, chronicling the three Rotaractors from Cayo, Astrid Salazar, Frankie Montero, and Debbie Alfaro, and many others from Belize as they represented Belize in Honduras at the Bi-District Conference last week. Looks like they had a fun time while doing so. Congratulations to the 4 winners!
"Rotaractors from the 5 Rotaract Clubs in Belize represented our country at the 18th Rotaract/Interact BiDistrict Conference 2013 in Honduras from May 1-5, 2013. We are proud to say that our beautiful country won 4 Awards at this year's Conference. Rotaractor of the Year: Stephanie Ayuso Acosta from Orange Walk Rotaract Club; Rey Feo: Kevin Lewis from Dangriga Rotaract Club Best Arabian Costume: Grisel Rosseli Carballo from Orange Walk Rotaract Club and; Miss Rotaract 2013: Grisell Rosseli Carballo from Orange Walk Rotaract Club."
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The 9th annual Ride Across Belize comes to Cayo today. Tomorrow morning, it leaves Cayo, and heads to Dangriga. The Ride Across Belize is a fundraiser, and is sponsored by the Social Security Board.
"This year we know that the big issue in the news is crime, and we try to align ourselves with what is happening in the country of Belize. So this year, we decided to ride for 2 organizations that are trying to assist with that problem. There is no shortage of nay-sayers and critics, but we decided that perhaps, the way to address it right now - because everybody wants to improve the situation - is to help an organization that is already making the effort themselves. So, we chose Crimestoppers and Belize Emergency Child Response."
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